Buckley: Penny Hardaway senses trouble. Time to cut it off at the pass.
“We can’t get over the hump to be professional enough to come out and compete,” Memphis Tigers coach says after Saturday’s win over Austin Peay.
Memphis pulls away late to pick up win over Austin Peay
Nae’Qwan Tomlin contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds to help the Tigers overcome several struggles offensively. Related story:
Paul Young projects hope at pre-inauguration parade and block party
The Saturday parade and block party on Tiger Lane is one of four events in three days that includes Paul Young taking the oath of office as mayor of Memphis Monday at the Cannon Center.
Martin: The best is yet to come for Memphis basketball
Now that Memphis is about to enter American Athletic Conference play, John Martin looks at where these Tigers are headed.
‘Everyday People’ showcases historic Black photos
Memphis Museum of Science and History will feature a longtime art teacher’s solo exhibition: A collection of studio and candid pictures from the 1920s through 1950s.
Tigers fall to Tulsa in AAC opener
Despite a fast start, the Tigers would not be able to match the hot shooting of the Golden Hurricane and suffered the 71-62 loss.
Strickland exits as a tough political foe and dominant force in local politics
With an ability to cross racial lines, the outgoing Memphis mayor was a boss who knew how to delegate and trust experts but did not abdicate responsibility for making decisions.
Tigers cap 10-win season with AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory over Iowa State
Seth Henigan’s 364 yards passing and 4 touchdown passes help the Memphis Tigers win bowl and help Henigan set a school career passing record. Silverfield gets big ‘finish’ against Iowa State, thinks bigger for 2024Related stories:
Buckley: Seth Henigan and the Tigers felt disrespected. It showed.
The Memphis quarterback went 24-34 for 364 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, winning game MVP honors in a win over Iowa State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Memphis restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
After more than a decade away from Memphis, Guy Fieri’s popular Food Network show returned to the Bluff City — and Whitehaven’s Trap Fusion is already feeling the effects.
Global Cafe named a fastest-growing inner-city business
Crosstown Concourse’s Global Cafe, where immigrant and refugee food entrepreneurs serve up authentic cuisine representing their home countries, is a 2023 Inner City 100 award winner.
Memphis Current closing venue after two years
Quarterly print art magazine Memphis Current will end its run at 497 N. Hollywood St. with a farewell event on Sunday. The next issue of the magazine is expected sometime before spring 2024.
Bailey: An end of the year list of thanks
With the slow pace of the holiday season upon us, it is time to recognize those who pull together our coverage of the suburbs every day to provide information you won’t find elsewhere.
Sound Bites: Best of 2023
Eric Barnes, Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington take turns this week paying tribute to some of the most memorable food experiences they had in Memphis this year.
Hutchinson: FTC cracks down on addiction recovery companies
“Doctors peddling phony promises should know that the FTC will use its strengthened authority from Congress to stop them from exploiting Americans struggling with addiction.”
Sudoku: Dec. 30
Today’s puzzle is medium. Enjoy!
Metro
Martin: Haggerty’s potential exit? An existential threat for the Tigers
PJ Haggerty’s entry into the NCAA transfer portal isn’t just about this new era of college athletics, which like most things in our society has gone through seismic changes. It’s about what Haggerty’s potential decision to leave suggests about Memphis basketball’s place in it.
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Business
Health care logistics facility awarded 10-year PILOT
The company expects to invest nearly $21 million in the project with more than $3.1 million for renovations and site improvements and $18 million in equipment and personal property.
Business CEO of Memphis-based paper company retires
Real Estate Mud Island project receives funding
Financial Services First Horizon reports strong first quarter performance
Sports
Martin: Haggerty’s potential exit? An existential threat for the Tigers
PJ Haggerty’s entry into the NCAA transfer portal isn’t just about this new era of college athletics, which like most things in our society has gone through seismic changes. It’s about what Haggerty’s potential decision to leave suggests about Memphis basketball’s place in it.
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Food
Millington bar gets friendly fresh start from Midtown owner
Louis Connelly, owner of Louis Connelly’s Bar for Fun Times and Friendship, officially took over Kickstart in March.“We’d love to keep growing, buying more neighborhood bars like this that have character and history,” he said.
Suburbs
Bailey: Candidates for public office need to answer questions
“If you don’t call us back when we reach out for an interview, you can’t say that we didn’t present your side of a story on campaigns.”
Arts & Culture
Gallery: NLE Choppa reads his new book to Porter-Leath students
Potts has 13 platinum singles and one platinum album.
Opinion
Memphians should absolutely pull for the Grizzlies to win Friday. Right?!?
Memphis NBA fans are facing an unprecedented dilemma Friday: Is it better if the Grizzlies win or lose? Herrington: Grizzlies have at least one game left, but may have already taken the lossRelated content:
Podcasts
The expanded Sultana Disaster Museum moves closer to reality
The museum, which is run by the Sultana Historical Preservation Society, has raised $10 million so far as it moves toward a full opening on the 161st anniversary of the disaster next April.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: April 18
You don’t have to buzz in to play this quick crossword.