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.

Jackson’s “double triple” in the game — three 3-pointers and three blocks — remains an unusual feat, just not so much for him. He did it six times last season alone, in a year where he shot poorly. 

Panthers grind out a victory to set up a semifinal home game against Hendersonville Beech. Covington and MASE also advance.

Memphis’ performance featured encouraging and discouraging aspects and everything in the middle. Here’s what we loved, liked and hated about the Tigers’ loss to the Billikens.

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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. 

The University of Memphis women’s soccer team shut out Mississippi State, 4-0, in an NCAA tournament second-round match, Friday, Nov. 18, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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

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.”

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

“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. 

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

The Daily Memphian asked three college basketball coaches about Hardaway’s recruiting, granting them each anonymity to get their unvarnished thoughts.