Pickleball Kingdom is taking over a former Memphis superstore and, with it, bringing indoor courts, classes and more.

The project will start in April and is expected to take two years. Ultimately a five-lane road will be the airport’s entrance.

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Hardaway, who was also nominated last year but ultimately not selected, is one of 44 North American nominees and one of 145 total nominees.

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It may be winter, but Kameisha Wilson of Kaye’s Pints & Scoops says that shouldn’t mean ice cream is off the table.

Here is a list of players who have joined the Tigers through the NCAA transfer portal since the end of the regular season and a list of Memphis players who have entered the portal. 

The company expects the transaction, which will produce two publicly traded companies, will be executed in 18 months.

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He’s the second inmate to die at the jail in less than a month.

Herring, who transferred to Memphis from Tennessee prior to the 2024 season, was a strong addition to a Tigers linebacker room led by Chandler Martin.

Fresh off Memphis’ 64-62 road win over Virginia, Tigers coach Penny Hardaway joins 92.9 FM (WMFS-FM) ESPN’s “Jason & John” show.

The Daily Memphian awards the boys and girls Runner of the Year. Plus, Collierville’s girls coach is recognized after the team’s runner-up finish at state.

This week, art-crawl through the Edge District, take your dog to meet Santa Paws and sashay into Christmas with “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” 

Joshua Carlucci says a Mediterranean wood flame grill is at the heart of Ali Baba’s traditional — but unforgettable — menu. 

Two semi-recent postseason meetings between the two teams have stirred up fiery exchanges.

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Maureen Fraser has lived in many places across the country. But when she finally landed in Collierville, she spent years investing in the suburb. Now, as the new mayor, she’s ready to help it flourish. 

He may not be Santa, but Thermon Knighten runs the jolliest packing and shipping store this side of the North Pole. Not only that, he does weddings. At The UPS Store. How jolly is that?

Plus, a look at Christmases past and the only holiday on record to see measurable snowfall in Memphis. 

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On Wednesday, Memphis became the only team in college basketball to earn more than five Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins. And it happened in large part due to yet another crucial Hardaway adjustment.

It makes sense why visions of a March Madness run might have been fresh on the minds of Penny Hardaway and his players on Wednesday night in Charlottesville.

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Box score: Memphis 64, Virginia 62

Transfer DeeDee Hagemann scored 19 points and led an inspired effort against visiting Tennessee in her Memphis debut. 

A host of community members, local activists and some local officials gathered at the National Civil Rights Museum to express their thoughts on the DOJ’s report.

Led by PJ Haggerty’s 27 points, five assists and five rebounds, the Tigers overcame a performance that saw them shoot only 37.5% from the floor and 21.7% from 3-point range. 

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Box score: Memphis 64, Virginia 62