The Grizzlies and Tigers both had surprising, big weeks. Geoff Calkins talks about it with John Martin. Calkins then talks with local sex therapist Jennifer Valli about her own breast cancer diagnosis. And author Charles Fishman shares his thoughts about SpaceXAI.
It’s been 50 years since thousands of Vietnamese refugees ended up in Memphis after the Vietnam War. Sunday, the Mekong Memphis Festival aims to celebrate their journey — and spark a revitalization of the neighborhood.
The Grizzlies took the wraps off not just a new season but a new era Wednesday night with a resounding 123-103 win.
It’s the start of another Grizzlies season! Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight have big thoughts. But what’s up with the lease, anyway? All that is on “The Geoff Calkins Podcast.”
“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”
At 44, Katie Barrett is the Shelby County Fire Department’s top recruit. Her message to anyone, especially women: “It’s never too late.”
Martha McAnespie just celebrated her 110th birthday. She had some thoughts about manicotti, the president — and what really endures.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young is the first guest on the Geoff Calkins Podcast. Why? “It is intentional for me,” he said. “I want people to understand I’m not ducking, dodging any question or any issue.”
The Memphis Police Department arrested Demarcus Dickerson, the guy who sells water at the corner of East Parkway and Poplar. Why? For doing what he does. And, yes it’s an outrage.
Memphis City Council member Chase Carlisle warned his colleagues: “It’s going to get pretty hot down there,” he said. That was before the council voted to postpone the data center moratorium. And then chaos broke out.
Memphians wanted extra cops. Memphis wanted help with crime. Memphis didn’t want to be a prop in a national sideshow. That’s why we are where we are.
“The State of Tennessee can’t even kill someone. But it can teach Memphis kids, run the Memphis airport and redefine who Memphis gets to vote for in Congress just because the president said so.”
The Federal Duck Stamp Contest is taking place in Memphis on Thursday and Friday. Pick the winner, and Geoff Calkins will buy you lunch.
Too many Memphians exploit the reality of violent crime for their own purposes. But the legion of people who made the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium possible decided the better response was to be like Liza and sprinkle hope.Related content:
“Two weeks after the University of Memphis apologized for the long lines and general chaos at the new Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s home opener, the school bounced back with a performance that didn’t leave a lot to criticize.”
Coach Charles Huff warned that the Memphis Tigers might get bludgeoned by Boise State. But he already has a new theme for the season. And it just might work.
How are you feeling about the city this 901 Day? Four Memphians weigh in. Photo Gallery: 901 Day on Beale Photo Gallery: 901 Weekend Kickoff at South Main Trolley NightRelated content:
It remains to be seen what Charles Huff will accomplish during the remainder of his tenure at Memphis. But no coach has gotten off to more exhilarating start.Related content:
In the long history of Memphis football, never have we known so little about a season that matters so much. Memphis vs. UNLV: No starting QB has been announced, and no depth chart released for either teamRelated content:
Quentin Ratliff, 39, was known in Olive Branch as “The Dancing Man.” He was killed by a car Friday morning. It was the latest tragedy in a brutal week for cyclists across the South.
Michael Cianciolo was shot down over Italy in 1943. More than 80 years later, his remains were buried in Memphis with full military honors.
It’s a bittersweet week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Every highlight comes with the awareness that there are only two more years of them. Every moment comes with the knowledge that they are now ticking away.Related content:
The PGA Tour is not including Memphis or St. Jude in its Championship Series after 2027. That’s a blow to the thousands of tournament volunteers who “do it for the kids.”
Collierville Alderman Charles Hall touched a nerve recently when he called cyclists “the spandex gang.” Hall says he didn’t mean anything by it. But Geoff Calkins says Memphis — and the world — would be a better place if it adopted the principles of the spandex gang.
Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.
“For nearly seven decades, the best golfers in the world have played in Memphis. Starting in 2028, that will no longer be the case.”Related content:
Ted Jones took it upon himself to write miniature, elegant obituaries on Facebook, celebrating the lives of attorneys and judges and anyone else he knew in the legal profession who had died. Jones, 67, died July 29.
A year ago, SpaceXAI committed to give Memphis-Shelby County Schools a gift a local pastor called “game-changing.” So far, MSCS has little to show for it. It’s time for that to change. SpaceXAI offered major construction upgrades to Memphis schools. What happened?Related content:
There is a beaver on the loose in Midtown. It’s big, it’s brown — and it’s not going to be easy to move.