Calkins: Elegy for TOM III, the last real Memphis Tiger
The University of Memphis said the tradition of having a live tiger at games “has come to an end.” It seems like the right decision, but it’s still a sad moment for Memphians.
The University of Memphis said the tradition of having a live tiger at games “has come to an end.” It seems like the right decision, but it’s still a sad moment for Memphians.
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the guidance change in August.
A judge in Washington has dismissed FedEx’s lawsuit challenging enforcement of certain export regulations overseen by the U.S. Commerce Department.
The University of Memphis had claimed it was not bound by local zoning for its plans to partner with a private developer to build student apartment buildings where houses now stand near campus. But the U of M changed its stance.
It has been eight days since football activities were halted because of COVID-19 test results.
Shelby County will offer grants up to $10,000 for limited-service restaurants closed during COVID-19; the application process begins Tuesday.
The Tigers have pulled even in class of 2021 recruit’s considerations.
The Shelby County Health Department also reported 160 new coronavirus cases on Friday, Sept. 18.
A pair of city meetings, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, and Metropolitan Planning and Design Review Commission, deliver approvals for several development projects including town homes in The Lake District mixed-use development near I-40 and Canada Road
Whitney Plantation in Louisiana is unique among those open to the public: it is the only one anywhere dedicated to the history of slaves and telling the story from their point of view.
On “Behind The Headlines,” Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. also said he sees an “appetite” for reform among law enforcement in general but has some hesitation about trying to codify reform measures he’s taken to apply to future sheriffs.
While some churches nearby shrink or close, St. Michael Church on Summer Avenue will soon start construction on a new, $2 million parish office, has begun building two more soccer fields, and has plans for a new parish hall.
The positive COVID-19 tests forced Memphis to take another week off, but here is an opportunity to see how its conference rivals look.
Indigo, which has its North American commercial operations headquarters in Memphis, has partnered with one of the nation’s largest craft breweries. The wheat used in Dogfish Head’s new beer can be traced to a climate-friendly farm in Kansas.
Miles Tamboli opened a restaurant just four months before COVID closed his dining room. With a degree in public health, he knows enough to know he’s not reopening it just yet.
Dragons look sharp despite just three days of practice. That’s bad news for the rest of the state’s Class AAA teams.
Collierville leaders showed interest as LRK presented a plan that could bring a hotel and parking garage near the square. Developers pitched the idea saying it would drive future generations to the area.
Poverty rates have fallen overall for both Memphis and Shelby County.
Gov. Bill Lee ordered the Economic and Community Development Department to go after private Chinese investment, especially in the electric car sector, the state’s commissioner said.
The Memphis airport has renewed its contract with Allied Universal for security guards, deflecting a protest that Allied’s local subcontractor, Top Notch Security, should be awarded the job.
Memphis basketball won’t have the prestigious tournament, but might have nonconference schedule flexibility.
The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage.
With cases declining statewide, Tennessee will allow nursing homes to lift restrictions for more visitation and activities as long as they show no new cases for two weeks.
New outdoor seating off South Main beside Puck Food Hall will be for dining, working or just gathering to enjoy a little distanced socializing and music.
The average number of new cases has risen from 121 to 164 in the early days of this week.