Former Breakers coach John DeFilippo accepted the Memphis Showboats head coaching job after New Orleans wasn’t awarded a spot in the new UFL, whose first dispersal draft is Friday.

“We hear our citizens loud and clear,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young. “They want to see action. They want to see us strategizing and figuring out how we’re going to reduce the chaos, the hurt and the pain that we see in our community.”

The Washington native scored 23 goals in the past two seasons while playing in USL League One.

This week, artist Vera Reed celebrates her 90th birthday, the Metal Museum offers a “taste” of the metal arts and there’s a one-mile race to kickstart your resolutions.

Bartlett High and Houston High will host games Friday and Saturday.

Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin break down Memphis’ recent struggles and preview the Tigers’ AAC schedule. 

Ready for some fun? Today’s sudoku is a hard one! 

Wordrow is similar to Wordle — but with a twist. 

Memphis’ largest craft brewery is joining the near-beer trend.

Ja Morant spoke on the criticism he faced following the “Rock Ya Hips” dance he did during a win over New Orleans on Dec. 26.

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Box score: Raptors 116, Grizzlies 111

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Box score: Raptors 116, Grizzlies 111

Memphis women’s basketball team uses a strong fourth quarter to catch UAB, but the Blazers pulled away in final minute to drop the Tigers to 0-2 in league play.

Unusual at Memphis-area Mexican restaurants, the chips and salsa are to order rather than appearing at the table gratis. But they’re worth it, and the basic salsa can be supplemented at a self-serve salsa bar with a dozen varieties.

The project follows years of discussions between citizens and city officials on how to address the problem of rising nuisance properties, often associated with rental properties. 

Based in Tacoma, Washington, Stellar Industrial Supply distributes more than 90,000 maintenance, repair and operation products and tools from more than 1,500 brands for metalworking, safety, marine supply and other industries. 

The veteran midfielder will begin transition into coaching during the next two seasons.

The Tigers open an AAC schedule full of pitfalls with a road matchup against Tulsa on Thursday.

When the Schweighofer family moved from Manhattan to Memphis, they struggled to find a coffee shop open on Sundays.

Jordon Hankins was the defensive coordinator in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl as the Tigers’ defense held Iowa State to zero rushing yards in a 36-26 win. 

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The first woman to lead the state’s highest court will oversee negotiations between lawyers for Nicole Freeman and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr., Chief Jailer Kirk Fields and Shelby County government. 

Darko Rajakovic said his stop in Memphis was instrumental in preparing him for his first NBA head coaching job with the Raptors.

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This week on Sound Bites, Chris Herrington and Holly Whitfield sift through various national food trend stories to weigh in on topics such as “vegetable forward” restaurants, looking for Memphis connections along the way. 

Shelby County Criminal Court Division 7 Judge Lee Coffee made the decision during a motion hearing Wednesday, Jan. 3, after Abston’s attorney filed a change-of-venue motion, specifically requesting a jury from Davidson County.

The Bartlett planning commission endorsed annexation of three parcels off Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential industrial development for BlueOval City suppliers.

Macon Moore was chosen to lead Southaven’s police department in 2019 following a national search.