Calkins: Kendric Davis was promised the NCAAs. Now it’s close to coming true.
Penny Hardaway texted Kendric Davis prior to Sunday’s game. After the win over Cincinnati, Davis and the Tigers are one step closer to the subject of that text.
Tigers so near, yet still far away from dream
When Memphis pulled out a close win over Cincinnati at FedExForum on Sunday, it marked another step toward securing what Kendric Davis has wanted all along: a trip to the NCAA Tournament.Related story:
Memphis defensive back entering transfer portal
Ladarian Paulk played in nine games while logging eight starts for the University of Memphis Tigers.
Griggs buzzer beater gives Memphis women’s basketball sixth straight win
Sunday’s win marks the first 18-win season for the Tigers since the 2015-16 season. Also, Memphis has 10 road wins for the first time since 1985.
GiveCamp Memphis returns in-person, links tech experts with local nonprofits
The event gave local nonprofits the ability to seek help from tech professionals for things like website development, logo revisions and social media campaigns.
‘To save lives, you’ve got to try to intervene.’
Youth Villages’ Memphis Allies outreach program officials “lost sleep” over Ezekiel Kelly, who was indicted for charges connected to the September 2022 shooting spree. Now, they hope to rescue others like him while they still can.
Art Gilliam’s WLOK radio stations still stand for activism
Gilliam’s influence allowed many Black voices to be heard through WLOK.
Collierville gauges population growth, impact on schools
Collierville Schools hired consultants to study the projected growth within the district. The study also reviewed whether current facilities will fit the expected needs.
Grizzlies demolish conference-leading Nuggets
This battle between the West’s two top teams evened the season series 1-1, with a third and final (for now) meeting coming next Friday in Denver.Related story:
New dad Tyus Jones breaks slump, gets postgame assist
The best assist of all came after the final buzzer, from pint-sized point guard in training Tyus Jones Jr., the toddler who climbed into his dad’s lap at the postgame dais and got things started.
Six former Tigers inducted into M Club Hall of Fame
Former basketball star Omar Sneed, former football offensive lineman Wade Smith and four other former players were officially inducted into the University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame.
Agriculture and technology merge at Mid-South Farm and Gin Show
Three hundred thirty exhibits help attendees deal with ever-evolving issues including environmental challenges, international trade issues and supply chain problems. Memphis Farm and Gin Show plants seeds for next generation of farmersRelated story:
Horn Lake outlining long-range goals
The DeSoto County town’s planning department is plotting a comprehensive course, the first in about two decades.
Saturday prep report: Whitehaven ousts Southwind in region quarterfinals
Overachieving Tigers close game on 9-2 run; Briarcrest advances to the Division 2-AA semifinals, and Maggie Graham becomes Memphis’ first four-time state wrestling champion.
Echols: ‘I know that peace that they’re talking about’ at Asbury University
“I’ve experienced all of that, and Scripture backs those descriptions as by-products of walking with Jesus. Once you’ve seen stuff like that, it’s hard to keep it to yourself. It’s kinda like this: When you have tasted Pancho’s cheese dip, you can’t not tell other people about it when they come to our city.”
Haltom: Remembering my hero and friend Tim McCarver
“Tim McCarver became my favorite player not just because he was a great catcher, but also because he was from Memphis, my hometown.”
Hutchinson: Made in the USA isn’t always true
If it’s important to you that a product is truly made in the United States, research the reputation of the manufacturer or marketer making the claim, including with the BBB, to be sure they’re trustworthy.
Movers & Shakers
Westminster Academy, Memphis Goodwill Excel Center, Tioga and Lehman-Roberts and sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel announce promotions and additions.
Westwood shooting leaves one dead, four injured
Officers said they arrived at Methodist South Hospital around 4 a.m. Sunday, where five shooting victims had been transported by private vehicles.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Judge Coffee is out of court, and Santi is off our court
Education Federal judge orders halt on MSCS takeover
Premium Education Job ready: Some Youth Villages students get hands-on with a forklift
Premium Education TCAP 2026: These 6 charts show how Memphis-area students stack up
Business
Merger results in wealth-management firm overseeing $10B in assets
A Memphis-based wealth management firm just completed a merger with firms based in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Here’s what that means for its clients.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Youth Villages names chief of staff
Business SpaceX’s internet service cuts rates for Memphis-area customers
Premium Transportation & Logistics More funding needed for MATA, transit advocates say
Sports
Herrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama trade
The Grizzlies dealt forward Santi Aldama to the Dallas Mavericks, essentially for three draft picks and as part of some typically complex NBA financial maneuvering. But what does this all mean for the team moving forward?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis athletic department sets fundraising record for second straight year
Premium Sports LeMoyne-Owen names new athletic director
Sports U of M women’s soccer opens regular season on Aug. 12 vs. Kennesaw State
Premium Spirit of Memphis A year after a car crashed into the patio, World Cup fever is helping Celtic Crossing score
Food
$15 Deal: The Beauty Shop’s Thai Cobb salad
The Thai Cobb salad was one of The Daily Memphian’s late food writer Jennifer Biggs’ favorite things.
Food News Coletta’s to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years
Suburbs
DeSoto County supervisor suing the state about special judicial district created last year
At issue is the passage of two Mississippi laws last year giving DeSoto County two additional judgeships.
Public Safety Former DeSoto County teacher sentenced for child pornography
Arts & Culture
Independence Day fun, ‘Incognito’ art and beer mile that’s not really a mile
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to get red, white and boozy and how to see Kirk Whalum play for free.
Visual Arts Anti-AI show-and-tell is all about generating interest in ‘real artists’
Opinion
Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
“The Grizzlies have finally traded Ja Morant, the biggest star they may ever have. But by the end they just wanted him gone.”Related content:
Opinion Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Will Memphis be a Champion or a Challenger? Or neither?
What will happen to Memphis’ spot on the PGA tour and one of Memphians’ favorite events?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the new Memphis Art Museum
Games
Sudoku: July 1
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