The best-kept secret of barbecue may be the VIPit Pass
You can do Barbecue, capital B, with the hoi polloi or, for $500, you can get a concierge experience to the festival with the VIPit crew.
Tragedy, failure, triumph: Showboats quarterback has experienced it all
Ten years ago, Cole Kelley was shot while driving and one of his passengers died. Five years ago, angry SEC fans booed him off the field. Today, he’s starting for Memphis in the USFL. The Memphis Showboats’ turnaround fueled by defensive takeawaysRelated story:
Judge pushes decision on release of more Tyre Nichols evidence
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on March 17 filed the motion to intervene in State of Tennessee v. Haley and the other defendants in the Tyre Nichols case.
Two rare Sumatran tiger cubs born at Memphis Zoo
Sumatran tigers are part of the Sunda tigers — a subspecies that existed across the Sunda Islands in Indonesia. The World Wildlife Fund estimates there are 400 left in the wild.
Six-week, citywide garden event begins with Cooper-Young
Over the next six weeks, garden enthusiasts will be able to visit hundreds of gardens at businesses, homes and organizations throughout the Memphis area.
Kendric Davis: ‘I’m a Tiger for life, so I’m grateful for that’
Former University of Memphis basketball star Kendric Davis spoke on a variety of topics during an appearance on 92.9 FM ESPN’s “Jason & John Show.”
Arlington not ‘throwing money around,’ board chair says
Arlington’s Board of Education chairman responded to remarks made by one of Germantown’s school board members in light of bumping custodial pay. Arlington and Germantown use the same custodial provider.
Lakeland approves first reading of fiscal budget with property tax hike
Residents could face a 15-cent property tax increase with the revenue covering the cost of a new YMCA and purchasing properties north of the Interstate 40 interchange.
MLGW streetlight proposal shines at second Bartlett fiscal budget workshop
LED streetlight conversion was a major focus during Bartlett’s second budget workshop ahead of next week’s final vote on the financial plan and property tax rate.
Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson were surprise guests at Memphis in May
Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson have teamed up to create a line of barbecue rubs, sauces and grill accessories. Where to taste test it? Memphis in May, of course.
Former Sam Houston kicker commits to Memphis
Former Sam Houston State kicker Seth Morgan made 15-of-21 field goals last season. He made all 14 of his extra-point attempts and completed 36 kickoffs with nine touchbacks as a sophomore.
Conaway: Memphis City Council — gutless against gunfire
“Instead of dealing with a deadly situation now — deadlier by the day — the council pushed a decision on the ordinances to a referendum in August of 2024 — more than a year from now.”
Swine time: Ms. Piggie Idol 2023 in pictures
Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand during the Ms. Piggie Idol competition on the second day of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Tom Lee Park on May 18, 2023.
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Memphis City Council to dig more into fake MATA routes
At its Tuesday, March 18, session, the City Council also takes first votes on the Cleveland Street redevelopment plan and a $300 a year blight fee on owners of abandoned and vacant properties.
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First Horizon makes largest donation to Baptist’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
First Horizon Foundation’s $1 million donation to Baptist Health Sciences University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, the first school of its kind in West Tennessee and the second in the state.
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Sports
‘Next man up’: Depleted Tigers ready to fight heading into March Madness
Despite being limited to nine available players, Memphis found a way to beat UAB in convincing fashion in Sunday’s AAC Tournament title game. Can it do more of the same in the Big Dance?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Memphis feels it got what it deserved. Was there ever any doubt?
Food
What to Order: Bog & Barley’s beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips
The Beer-Battered Fish N’ Chips at Bog & Barley are the real deal.
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Suburbs
‘Harder than it looks': Newcomers give curling a whirl at Mid-South Ice House
About 30 people showed up to the Mid-South Ice House Saturday to learn the ancient sport of curling, taught by members of the Mid-South Curling Club.
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Shelby Farms leader on the nonprofit’s past and future
Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes to discuss the controversies that once hung around Shelby Farms Parks and what’s going on inside it now.
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Shelby Farms leader on the nonprofit’s past and future
Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes to discuss the controversies that once hung around Shelby Farms Parks and what’s going on inside it now.
Opinion
Calkins: The Tigers are No. 1 again! (But even better, they’re No. 5)
Maybe we shouldn’t have been surprised the Memphis Tigers are a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They’ve certainly earned the respect.
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Shelby Farms leader on the nonprofit’s past and future
Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes to discuss the controversies that once hung around Shelby Farms Parks and what’s going on inside it now.