Calkins: Happy 25th opener, everyone! Because Ja was Ja.
Cedric Coward was perfect and Ja Morant was even better as the Grizzlies opened their 25th season with a win.
Cedric Coward was perfect and Ja Morant was even better as the Grizzlies opened their 25th season with a win.
Downtown Memphis is progressing with more projects, population and initiatives despite the “doom loop,” said Brookings Institution fellow Tracy Hadden Loh.
State troopers make lots of arrests, the County Commission considers a veto override and Silverfield thinks his Tigers can bounce back.
A blockbuster third quarter, a promising rookie debut and a vintage “Call 12” finale meant a fine time for home fans. And a “W” always leaves a good taste.
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As the Memphis Safe Task Force ramps up its presence, local elected leaders are focusing on a lawsuit challenging the state about sending National Guard troops to the city.
“This is a political moment that could determine, once and for all, if it’s time to pass the local baton from Baby Boomers to Millennials.”
The number Germantown residents enrolled this year is 170 fewer than last year. But 784 students who don’t live in the district are also enrolled, some the children of school employees.
It’s standard to see chefs, caterers and other food-related entities come together to create culinary experiences. But I’ve noticed a unique quality across Memphis’ food network: selflessness.
This is the fifth installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: A magical 2007-08 run included signature moments against name-brand programs, but UAB pushed Memphis’ beautiful season to the brink.
MLGW board member Mitch Graves was one of four Trump nominees to the TVA board that went to D.C. on Wednesday for introductions to the Senate committee that will be considering their nominations.
U.S. Marshals arrest suspect in the fatal shooting of a rapper outside the Westin Hotel in Downtown Memphis earlier this year.
“All of our hopes, goals and dreams are still in front of us,” Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said after suffering a loss to UAB. Now, nationally ranked USF comes to town.
Mayor Lee Harris vetoed the commission’s September vote that would move all nine Memphis-Shelby County Schools board seats to the 2026 ballot, shortening the four-year terms of office of five of the school board members elected last year.
Bubba Luckett is done coaching. Fred Horton can’t get enough. Now both high school basketball coaches and former Memphis Tigers are in the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.
A local man charged in a drug trafficking scheme last year will serve nearly four years in federal prison.
MUS enters following a victory, while CBHS is coming off a loss. But both teams will have a reason for optimism.
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Saints drop the first two sets against Christ Presbyterian Academy before rallying to win the match — while silencing the Lions’ faithful.
Not much shuffling in the rankings this week due to many teams not playing because of fall break.
“Wish we still had Steven. Hard to watch him playing for Houston last night being healthy and doing all the good Steven Adams stuff he does. We should have figured out a way to keep him. …” — Donmark McCulloch about Grizzlies 25: Celebrating the best players in Memphis Grizzlies history
“Thank you, lovely young children! It truly fills my soul with joy to see what you are doing for this country!! All love, all good things, I wish you unlimited success!” — Olivia Flasdick about Meet 3 young Memphians who are advocating for social justice
“‘An escalator can never break: it can only become stairs. You should never see an Escalator Temporarily Out Of Order sign, just Escalator Temporarily Stairs. Sorry for the convenience.’ - Mitch Hedberg” — Andy Ashby about Central Library escalates plan for new escalators
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“Failure to act will increase backlogs, slow investigations, and create questions regarding the reliability of forensic evidence in the courtroom. That is why a taskforce should be developed including key stakeholders and experts in forensics to build local capacity.”
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This puzzle features a photo of Jeremy Liu, an eighth grader at West Collierville Middle, who will spend his fall break roller skating in Beijing, China. It was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.
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On today’s episode, The Daily Memphian’s Samuel Hardiman joins editorial director Mary Cashiola to discuss the a new program for maintaining city streets.
The school consolidations would also impact about 60 school-level jobs.
The University building was sold fully furnished and features a lobby and reception area, an auditorium, a kitchen, offices and conference rooms.
Ja Morant’s 35 points led the Grizzlies, and a key basket at the end of the fourth quarter sealed the deal.
Tonica Downtown and Little Petals East Memphis are open to customers. Poppz Drinks & Sweets on Poplar will open in early November.
Collierville announced Shelby Drive will remain closed during construction instead of partially reopening.
“It’s your own little private party,” said Deidre Ellis, owner of The Studio Karaoke, which offers five soundproofed rooms and 80,000 songs to choose from.
“What should Grizzlies fans want out of the team’s 25th season in Memphis? A new lease on FedExForum.”
In a city known for music — where legends are born and blues once filled the streets — there will soon be a new place to sing.