Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
Calkins: For old times’ sake, Memphis wins with defense
The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.
Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
Saturday preps report: Early results are promising for MUS and Briarcrest
Owls and Saints both off to undefeated starts.
On Twitter: Memphis fans highly displeased in sludgy performance vs. Navy
Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense.
‘A Betor Way’ offers help to drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County
A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise ahead of another potential surge
From Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 28, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 391 cases and 4,113 test results a day yielding a 9.5% positivity rate.
Shelby County reports 519 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The 519 coronavirus cases came from 5,714 test results, yielding a 9.1% positivity rate. Overall, the Health Department has reported 47,215 total coronavirus cases and 659 deaths, classifying 43,181 cases as inactive/recovered.
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to play in Power 5
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller became the first woman to participate in a Power Five conference football game when she kicked off to start the second half against Missouri on Saturday.
Memphis falls flat in loss to VCU
The Tigers looked out of sorts in their second straight loss, leaving the Crossover Classic 1-2.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway faces his first real crisis as Memphis coach
After losing two straight games in South Dakota, he said the problem was “bad coaching.” It’s impossible to disagree.
Metro
Memphis’ secret: Pink Ribbon Open near and dear to one Memphian’s heart
With FedEx Corp. as a backer, the Pink Ribbon Open has quietly brought LPGA players to Memphis for more than three decades quietly raising money for breast cancer awareness in Shelby County.
Education County Commission approves moving all MSCS board seats to 2026 ballot
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: The Central High band was banned from a game. So they fought back — with kazoos!
Spirit of Memphis When NICU patients, parents and medical staff meet again, the reunion has all the emotions
Business
When NICU patients, parents and medical staff meet again, the reunion has all the emotions
Nurses, patients and more gathered at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Saturday, Sept. 20, for a neonatal intensive care reunion.
Business These small business owners found their purpose. Then they found success.
Spirit of Memphis At Saint Francis Hospital, a team of heroes hand-crafted hope
Premium Business Hyde Park housing plan ‘an answered prayer’ for some residents
Sports
Memphis’ secret: Pink Ribbon Open near and dear to one Memphian’s heart
With FedEx Corp. as a backer, the Pink Ribbon Open has quietly brought LPGA players to Memphis for more than three decades quietly raising money for breast cancer awareness in Shelby County.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers subtract from — and add to — basketball roster
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: The Central High band was banned from a game. So they fought back — with kazoos!
Memphis Tigers Football Another SEC team bites the dust. Can Memphis ride the wave to a league title?
Food
Sweet Musings opens new location with new menu items
Sweet Musings first opened last year in Cordova with from-scratch pastries made daily.
Suburbs
Cost of Collierville library expansion plans now $12M
Collierville’s library budget has grown from $8 million to $12 million.
Arts & Culture
Calkins: The Central High band was banned from a game. So they fought back — with kazoos!
The Central High band was banned from a football game Friday night. So how did they respond? With kazoos! A protest story for our time.
Opinion
Calkins: The Central High band was banned from a game. So they fought back — with kazoos!
The Central High band was banned from a football game Friday night. So how did they respond? With kazoos! A protest story for our time.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The first of fall and the beginning of the Greenline
In this look at the week ahead, The Daily Memphian’s Mary Cashiola and Bianca Phillips talk about two related proposals in front of the Memphis City Council and Shelby County Commission, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony and how the Shelby Farms Park Greenline started oh-so-many years ago.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Comic Expo
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features an image by Brad Vest from the recent Memphis Comic Expo.