Friday football report: Collierville thwarts Bartlett in Dandy Dozen showdown
Big plays lift Dragons to their third straight impressive victory.
Chandler Day’s late TD run helps Houston outlast Germantown
The Mustangs quarterback scores with 32 seconds left to end an instant classic between the city rivals.
Calkins: Ed Scott is the man for the moment. But can he save Penny Hardaway?
Scott said Hardaway would absolutely, unequivocally be back “based on every piece of information I have right now, today.” Tomorrow, the information could be different. Memphis AD: Hardaway will ‘absolutely, unequivocally' stay Tigers' coachRelated content:
Grizzlies sign four players ahead of training camp
The Memphis Grizzlies have added four players ahead of training camp. The additions should give the team more bodies to practice with as they enter the preseason.
Former Tiger Jahvon Quinerly announces retirement from basketball
The 6-foot-1 point guard who played for Memphis last season explained his retirement decision via Instagram.
Five must-see shows for September
A noted rapper takes her ‘Cinderella’ tour to Minglewood Hall, storied rock bands take the stage at Snowden Grove and the Radians Amphitheater, and a rising country-soul singer comes to Hernando’s Hide-A-Way.
Second Halbert ouster suit gets hearing next week
All sides in the ouster lawsuit are due in Circuit Court next week to sort out various motions including one seeking to declare Wanda Halbert in default for not responding directly to the complaint.
Macy’s at Oak Court sells for $7M
A group of investors led by Poag Development Group purchased the East Memphis mall anchor and will lease the 400,000-square-foot space back to Macy’s.
Memphis AD: Hardaway will ‘absolutely, unequivocally’ stay Tigers’ coach
Scott said Memphis has not gotten an update from the NCAA regarding the case stemming from Malcolm Dandridge’s eligibility status, whose findings Scott confirmed the Tigers self-reported to the NCAA.
Memphis vs. Troy: What to know as the Sun Belt and AAC clash
The Tigers are almost a three-touchdown favorite, but Saturday will still be a step up from the FCS competition it faced in the 40-0 victory over North Alabama.Related content:
No. 14 Tennessee looks to carry momentum into neutral site matchup vs 24th-ranked NC State
These teams have played once in this millennium: a 35-21 win by the Vols in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.
No. 6 Ole Miss prepares to host Middle Tennessee after offensive explosion in opener
Coach Lane Kiffin’s Rebels opened with a 76-0 win over Furman.
Mississippi State heads west to take on Arizona State
Arizona State and Mississippi State both had dominant wins in the season-opening weekend and now have a tougher challenge when they face each other on Saturday night.
Understanding the Memphis Tigers basketball mess
The Memphis Tigers basketball program is facing a whirlwind of staff departures and NCAA violations. So what exactly does this all mean? Memphis AD to appear on ‘The Geoff Calkins Show' amid basketball chaosRelated content:
Food Files: Waffle House may come to Forest Hill Irene, Gangsta Fried Chicken opens Downtown
Here’s a roundup of food news from around the Mid-South, including Amelia Gene’s reopening after two-week culinary vacation and a popular taco stand plans to open its ninth location in southeast Memphis.
Collierville planners approve mixed-use project on Houston Levee
Morrison Village could add apartments and businesses to the southern portion of Houston Levee between Tennessee Route 385 and Shea Road.
Conaway: Finally agreed — the boys can write
After my oldest brother died, my other brother and I began really talking and laughing.
Bailey: Fayette County, where a turf farm transforms into Buc-ee’sville
In Gallaway, just northeast of Arlington, a field of plush grass will transform into a destination point for travelers.
What Daily Memphians think*
“He hasn’t exactly excelled as head coach. Sure he’s got a name that’s kept the program in the media, but his results as head coach have been mediocre at best. Time to move on.” — Jason Byrd about Understanding the Memphis Tigers basketball mess
“I listened to Mr. Ed Scott, and he is an outstanding communicator and is confident. I believe he is a great hire.” — Steven Sheegog about Memphis AD: Hardaway will ‘absolutely, unequivocally’ stay Tigers’ coach
“There are two gas stations on opposite corners already. Not what’s needed here at all; hope it gets rejected.” — Chris Wilson about Neighborhood market, gas station could replace vacant Walgreens
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Thursday prep report: Late goal lifts St. George’s over ECS
Seconds from a penalty shootout, Mary Clark Consolo gives her team the victory in a rematch of the 2023 state title game.
Morris Park was transformed. Could the same thing happen in Victorian Village?
The area of spotty grass, situated roughly between Manassas and Neely, became a park by default in the 1960s when five Victorian homes were torn down, says Scott Blake, executive director of Victorian Village Inc. CDC.
King of Pop, man-eating plant, fairies in the spotlight
Whether it’s a 10-minute play, the story of jazz club in Detroit or a classic Shakespearean tale, Memphis theaters’ September lineup has a taste of everything.
5 by 5 crossword: Sept. 6
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Sudoku: Sept. 6
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Metro
Questions that made it on the Nov. 5 ballot so far
While Memphians might not vote on gun control, they will vote on runoffs for future mayor’s races, residency requirements for mayoral and City Council candidates and if the council can set its own pay.
City of Memphis Air-monitoring station headed to South Memphis
Business
Spirit adding nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale
Spirit entered this market in April 2022 with daily nonstops to Las Vegas and Orlando.
Education U of M rakes in record $100M with AI, drone and aquifer research
Sports
Memphis Tigers acknowledge anonymous allegations sent to NCAA
The University of Memphis confirms that an anonymous letter was sent to the NCAA alleging widespread rules violations in its men’s basketball program. Here’s everyone who has worked for Penny Hardaway — and what happened to them Penny Hardaway announces major changes to Memphis coaching staffRelated content:
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Food
Memphis chef Jackson Kramer dies at 44
The former chef at Interim and Bounty on Broad, who was at the forefront of the local farm-to-table movement, battled cancer four times in his life.
Suburbs
Germantown football to face city rivals in toughest game yet
Victory over South Panola should have Red Devils brimming with confidence as and defending state champion Houston visits to open region play.
Arts & Culture
Raised by Sound Fest includes Black Keys DJ set, Hurray for the Riff Raff
During the DJ set, The Black Keys will play “party music” and be joined by Memphis rap pioneers Tommy Wright III and Lil Noid. Lil Noid appears on the Black Keys song “Candy and Her Friends.”
Opinion
Calkins: Rick Stansbury is the latest to go — and the chaos is not ideal.
“Penny Hardaway has fired Rick Stansbury and three other staffers just weeks before a new season begins. The continuing chaos is not ideal.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Sweet LaLa’s cookies to be sold in almost 650 Love’s stops
A business built around ensuring “anybody who walks in ... feels love” is getting a boost from a different kind of Love.
Games
Word Search: Pronto Pups for all
Can you solve this week’s word search?