Martin: From walk-on to starting NFL wide receiver, Calvin Austin III is a perfect Memphis story
“There’s one quintessential Memphis sports story that should make your heart smile, and it’s unfolding in Pittsburgh as we speak.”
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August 2025
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Penny Hardaway on Sincere Parker’s legal troubles: ‘We’re still gonna love him’
“Obviously, we leave that in the law’s hands,” said Tigers coach Hardaway, who spoke for on the case for first time since the transfer guard’s arrest. “But as far as the kid himself, we’re still gonna love him — we have to.”
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Tour rookie Aldrich Potgieter looks to shine in FESJC debut
Youth hasn’t hindered the 20-year-old South African in a successful 2025 season.
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Man accused of sexual solicitation of minors appears before Germantown judge
A 38-year-old Germantown man was arrested after an alleged incident of sexually soliciting minors at Howard McVay Park. He entered a not guilty plea Wednesday.
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Former DeSoto Central High standout assigned to Memphis Redbirds
Blaze Jordan, once a YouTube sensation, now finds his baseball journey coming full circle.
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Methodist University Hospital names new president
Methodist Olive Branch President David Baytos has served as Methodist University interim president since Tim Slocum left in January.
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Family bond between women propels wealth manager’s success
For Lindsey Donovan Rhea, owner of Alia Wealth Partners, the mentorship of her aunt continues to pay dividends.
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Three thumbs up for course renovation at TPC Southwind
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 golfer, thinks scores could be up this week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship following extensive renovation at TPC Southwind.
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Table Talk: Your next night out might be a collaboration
Huey’s is working with Muddy’s, Bar Limina is becoming Bar Lumpia and Feast & Graze is working with two other Memphis-area companies on a mixology class.
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Inked: ‘Midtown’s most stylish living room’ coming to Cooper-Young
Also, Hattiloo Theatre backs away from church redevelopment, and Memphis Glass Works bought 8,156 square feet of industrial buildings in Olive Branch.
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The Early Word: Librarians want to unionize; golf sends a caddie to college
The city will soon own a Downtown hotel, a former Tiger is fighting for his life and a new cafe offers Juiced What You Needed.
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A story that starts with lemonade continues on South Main
After Stephanie Feng started a small, local food trailer serving burritos, her lemonade became the star of the show.
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‘Not just a career ... a legacy’ — Hornyak retiring after 30+ years with Recording Academy
For someone who has spent their entire working life in show business in one capacity or another, Jon Hornyak has avoided the limelight. Until now.
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Redbirds Recap: Durham beats Memphis, 6-1, Tuesday at AutoZone Park
Former DeSoto Central High standout Blaze Jordan produced an RBI in his first home game for Memphis.
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Buckley: Why is Rory McIlroy not in Memphis? It’s simple — and complicated.
There is a reason Rory McIlroy, ranked No. 3 in the world and one of golf’s greatest, has chosen to not be in Memphis this week.
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William Whitlow Jr. unfazed by ‘big-time paychecks’ offered while in the portal
Multiple schools offered defensive lineman William Whitlow Jr. a major pay raise while in the portal. But, to him, the Memphis Tigers are worth the money.
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Calkins: Mongolian girl wins caddie scholarship. (It’s a golf story you won’t believe.)
Grace Amgalan came to Memphis from Mongolia because her little brother was a patient at St. Jude. What happened next is a story about golf, community — and what can happen when we lift up those who come to our shores.
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Arts Beat: GloRilla takes charge, with a festival of her own making
Memphian Gloria Woods’ “Glo Bash” is set for Friday, July 25, at FedExForum. The event lets the three-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum artist set her own agenda.
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Memphis-area UT Martin campus gets first approval
UT Martin passed its first hurdle to open a local campus, where it plans to expand its equestrian, veterinary and agricultural offerings.
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Man arrested for sexual solicitation of minors at Germantown park
Police responded to Howard McVay Park on Wednesday, July 30. A complaint was made about a man approaching children and requesting sexual acts.
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A birthday party and road paving on the way for Arlington
As Arlington prepares to celebrate its birthday, the town is working on some paving projects to make its roads smoother.
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Hot Topics: One idea to help rescue college sports from financial ruin
This is Part 4 of a four-part exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.
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Former Tiger Anthony Rice fights lung disease — the ‘hardest’ battle of his life
Days after a GoFundMe page created by Rice’s family made the rounds on social media, the former Tigers sharpshooter made an appearance on 92.9 FM (WMFS-FM) ESPN’s “Jason & John” show Monday.
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Overton Park 9 unveils Memphis golf history walkway
Overton Park has completed a project to recognize locals who have made an impact on the game of golf.
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Hot Topics: Washington wants a say in college sports, too
This is Part 3 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.
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