Memphis’ matchup with Vanderbilt Saturday marks the first of 16-straight games versus unranked opponents for the Tigers who will need to maintain their recent level of focus to avoid unnecessary slip-ups.
Tomlin averaged 10.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks and started all 36 games for a Kansas State team that finished 26-10 and made a run to the Elite Eight in 2022-23.
The Daily Memphian’s movie critic (if we had a movie critic) gives us his top 10 for the year as well as 15 honorable mentions and some special Jury (of One) prizes.
Here are a few holiday pop-up bars in the Memphis area that have decked the halls this year.
The Lake District continues to suffer financial problems, according to a report to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools leadership said Tennessee’s new letter grades for schools don’t “tell the full story.”
The Tennessee Department of Education released letter grades for schools Thursday. Results for the suburban schools varied.
The Grizzlies’ points per 100 possessions before Morant’s return were dead last in the NBA. In his two games back, they’re now the sixth-best offense.
Ja Morant was back at FedExForum Thursday. But you know what else was back? Fun! It suddenly seems like a whole new season for the Grizzlies. And in this season, the Grizzlies are a perfect 2-0.
In Ja Morant’s return game, it was all three of Memphis stars who pushed the Grizzlies to a win. Box score: Grizzlies 116, Pacers 103 Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup ‘What crime did he commit?’: Tee Morant talks Ja’s return on NBA XM radioRelated stories:
Plus, Kukuruku will open a second location in Memphis and Waffle House is headed to Millington.
The worn Big Bird and Cookie Monster, the Scotties and Flamingos, the typewriter and macramé angel, the stuff kids made, weren’t for the marketing target audience, they were for us.
Gloss Nail Bar to get its fifth location in Eastgate, Taziki’s comes to The Falls in Arlington, Five Below comes to the Commons and Air Fayre Memphis gets a distribution center.
Collierville has appointed Russell Dyer as its next superintendent. Dyer is the current leader of Cleveland City Schools, but has ties to the suburban district.
This week brings Christmas Day bowling at Bass Pro, a five-course dinner paired with a “Barbie” screening and last-minute shopping for art and other holiday gifts.
After withdrawing from the Collierville superintendent race in 2019, the time seems right for Russell Dyer to run the town’s school system.
Also, public art of a rat drew the ire of some council members. “We’ve got one guy who is sort of stepping in the poop, and we are all having to smell it,” Jeff Warren said.
Major importers in Memphis rely on the Canadian National Railway’s service from Prince Rupert because that route shaves 500 miles off the sail time from key Asian harbors.
Failure to secure permanent stadium proves costly, as the team will leave AutoZone Park for Santa Barbara, California.
Our Thanksgiving guide offers recipes to ease your menu-planning worries. And we’ve got a guide to turkey trots and holiday lighting events in case you need something to do besides eat and nap.
The Mississippi High School Activities Association issued a penalty to DeSoto Central on Nov. 4, including a one-year disciplinary probation for the team as well as a $100 fine.
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
The forum will address juvenile crime, bail, truancy and other factors with speakers including representatives from the Memphis Police Department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, General Sessions Court and the school system.
The Daily Memphian food, music and basketball reporter and columnist Chris Herrington joins Eric Barnes on Sound Bites to discuss his areas of expertise.