“When people know we’re coming, they show up in hot dog outfits, bring their weenie dogs, and that’s really all normal for us,” said one of Oscar Mayer’s hotdoggers. 

John Barker, deputy superintendent for strategic operations and finance, is retiring. Yolanda Martin, chief of human resources, is resigning. Both were investigated recently with no evidence of wrongdoing.

But the city’s financial commitment for the expansion USFL franchise appears to be minimal in the first year of what Mayor Jim Strickland hopes extends to a three-year contract.

Penny Hardaway “never thought” he’d coach two of his sons at the collegiate level but the fifth-year coach said the opportunity is “pretty cool.”

Negotiations are underway related to the Germantown namesake schools, but it’s unclear if an agreement will be reached prior to deadline. 

The Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation all rely on Twitter to get information out to the public. 

Memphians who have lost a loved one to suicide will gather on Saturday, Nov. 19, to find connection, gain understanding and share hope. 

Jermarcus Johnson, who was wanted for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, turned himself in today. 

Memphis’ football team is 8-0 against FCS opponents since 2013. The Tigers host North Alabama at 1 p.m. Saturday.

“I thought the support at the polls was overwhelming. We have nothing to hang our heads about,” Bartlett police officer Brent Hammonds said. 

Memphis goalkeeper Colin Welsh made five saves during the match.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the problems created by Desmond Bane’s absence for the Grizzlies. 

Memphis leaders haven’t publicly disclosed how the proposed sports venues enhancement funding would be allocated between the FedExForum, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, AutoZone Park and a proposed new soccer stadium. But it’s clear that the Forum and former Liberty Bowl are the top priorities. 

“These are the women who raised my generation — the boomers — and taught, supported and sustained us — and amazingly have received only history’s condescending pat on the head for the effort.”

Here are the TSSAA high school football regions for the next two seasons, which were approved at the state governing body’s board of control meeting on Thursday.

Tigers ask highest-level donors to contribute big bucks to the University of Memphis’ Name, Image and Likeness program.

In Memphis, and across the nation, people received services such as free meals, winter kits, haircuts and mental health services.

The fifth-grade teacher received the Milken Educator Award on Thursday which includes $25,000 for the winner to use as they choose.

The expected peak day is Sunday, Nov. 27, with 8,700 travelers expected to pass through the security checkpoint. Other expected peaks include Friday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 20.

Graduation took a huge chunk out of Bubba Luckett’s champion basketball team. But he believes the 2022-2023 crew is up for the challenge.

The TNT television analyst also received pushback for the comments on social media and from the rest of the crew. 

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