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In almost any previous era of our history, it would have been possible to begin a column two weeks after a controversial Supreme Court nominee was confirmed by writing, “Now that the dust has settled …” -
Memphis Tigers Football
Morning After: Three of many issues after Tigers loss to Mizzou
Memphis moved to 4-4, 1-3 in the American Athletic Conference with a 65-33 non-conference loss to Missouri (4-3, 0-3 SEC) in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday. The performance was the worst of the season for the U of M, which sits at .500. Beyond that there are injury concerns as the Tigers head into an open date before facing East Carolina. -
Arts & Culture
Annual Memphis Comic Expo featured something for all fans
Two Batgirls. A female Loki. Crush (the daughter of DC Comics’ Lobo). Ladybug (from Action Lab’s Miraculous). Harley Quinn (movie version, complete with baseball bat). The Riddler. A green-haired, pre-school Fropper (fromMy Hero Academia). Ghostbuster Spider-Man. Four Captains Marvel. -
Health Care
Couple turns infant loss grief into a gift for others
Emily Long was 38 weeks pregnant when she noticed her usually active baby wasn't moving. Long and her husband, Joel, called their doctor who advised them to come to the hospital immediately. -
Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies’ Garrett Temple was already living ‘Grit and Grind’
The 19-year-old rookie, the guy that was the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, showed out in his home debut as a Memphis Grizzly. He was fast and he was natural as he scored 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked two shots. -
Missouri rolls over Memphis 65-33 in Columbia
The Memphis Tigers suffered their second consecutive defeat and dropped to 4-4 overall, 0-3 on the road, with a 65-33 loss to the Missouri Tigers Saturday in Columbia. It’s the most points that Memphis has given up since 1947. -
Shelby County Justice Department ends federal oversight of Juvenile Court
The Department of Justice said Friday it has ended its six-year federal oversight of Shelby County Juvenile Court. -
Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies Postgame: Conley, Gasol get offense into gear in win over Hawks
It’s a first-quarter timeout at the Grizzlies home opener and Grizz, the mascot, comes through the tunnel with something in his hands. It’s an infant in costume, a bear-cub cutie. Grizz carries his cub to midcourt, “Circle of Life” from The Lion King playing. He raises the little one above his head, toward the rafters. The crowd -- appropriately -- roars. -
Business
Cordelia’s Market evolves with new words, paint and selections
The grocery store and gathering spot that has served Harbor Town for 20 years will celebrate its renovation and rebranding on Saturday. -
Bartlett
Suburban Dispatch: The closing of Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home in Bartlett
Quietly -- almost unnoticed -- last spring, the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home in Bartlett closed, ending an almost 70-year presence in the suburb. -
Real Estate
Chance to design bluff-top art museum draws global response
The two large passenger vans stopped at Union and Front on a gorgeous morning Wednesday and disgorged more than 20 architects from around the U.S. and world as well as Tennessee and Memphis. -
Business
Elephants, wolves and dogs, oh my! Canine trainers converge on Memphis
Elephants and wolves were very much part of the conversation among 300 dog trainers gathered at the Memphis Cook Convention Center this week. -
Chris Herrington
The Memphis 10: Crosstown crowned, Memphis in Chicago and (sort of) on the big screen, and more
Two weeks ago in this space, I suggested The Memphis 10 would be taking a two-week hiatus, one for some fall break family travels and a second for an NBA/Grizzlies opening-week workload. -
Geoff Calkins
Calkins: Grizzlies win just what the team and city needed
Jaren Jackson Jr. began the night by dapping up Young Dolph during the introductions. -
Health Care
Campbell Clinic expansion underway in Germantown
With an increasing demand of for muscular and skeletal services, Campbell Clinic is expanding its Germantown campus, almost tripling the current 60,000-square-foot location. -
State Government
Norris anticipates shift from lawmaker to enforcer
Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, after 15 months of waiting for confirmation to a U.S. District Court judgeship, is finding the move to a new position simultaneously “inspirational and motivational.” -
Arts & Culture
X-Men creator to be featured at Memphis Comic Expo this weekend
Chris Claremont has enjoyed legendary success writing comics and novels, including a 17-year run on X-Men that introduced fan-favorite characters Kitty Pryde, Mystique, Rogue, Gambit and the New Mutants. -
Geoff Calkins
Calkins: Kentucky or Memphis? Here’s what happened when James Wiseman asked Twitter where to go to school
What happens when the No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the country asks everyone on Twitter what college he should attend? -
Reviews
Andrew Michael hits 10 years in fine fettle
When the doors of Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen opened in 2008, the owners had a good idea where they’d be in 10 years but we diners did not. What we saw was a cozy Italian restaurant run by two baby-faced kids who surprised us by actually knowing what they were doing. -
Transportation & Logistics
FedEx announces agreement to buy Australian logistics services company
FedEx on Thursday announced an agreement to buy Australian logistics services company Manton Air-Sea Pty Ltd. -
Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies Game Day: A must-win home opener?
A home opener is supposed to be a day of celebration, whatever the future holds, not a time for the biting of fingernails. -
Music
Soul music is being celebrated this weekend at 4th annual Soulsville USA Festival
With the mission of tying Memphis’ soul music history to the city’s soul music of today, the Soulsville USA Festival is returning to College Street and McLemore Avenue. -
High School Sports
Wells, Briarcrest volleyball team write a storybook finish to their season
MURFREESBORO - Just like last year, the Briarcrest volleyball team entered this week's Division 2-AA state tournament as the team to beat. But unlike last year, they left the tournament with that status intact. -
Memphis Tigers Football
Personnel changes, adjusting strategies mold Norvell’s offense
Memphis quarterback Brady White stepped to the line in the Tigers’ win over Connecticut and quickly scanned the defense. The original play call didn’t look good so the redshirt junior checked, or called an audible, into a run play that ended in a Darrell Henderson touchdown. -
Transportation & Logistics
Port master plan envisions heavy capital investment, big rewards
A new master plan for the Port of Memphis calls for infrastructure upgrades to keep Presidents Island stable and a concerted push to maximize the potential of 2,300 undeveloped acres in nearby Frank C. Pidgeon Industrial Park.
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