Box score: Tulane 81, Memphis 69
Box score for the NCAA American Conference Tournament game between the Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Buster’s owner, others file new lawsuit seeking to shut down The Station
Buster’s owner and others have filed a new lawsuit seeking to shut down The Station, the new high-end liquor store that opened Feb. 17 in East Memphis after a battle that has lasted more than a year.
Election Commission hasn’t verified all August ballot petitions more than 24 hours after deadline
The deadline to file qualifying petitions to get on the August state and federal primary ballot was noon Tuesday, March 10.
Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building
The company had promised to invest $86.9 million in its facility and create more than 400 jobs by 2027. That promise was fulfilled two years ahead of schedule.
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New Memphis restaurants could get reduced rent
The Downtown Memphis Commission is once again looking for restaurateurs to bring new life to empty storefronts — like the former Cafe Keough — along the Main Street Mall.
South Main hub for nonprofits could come to former Puck Food Hall
Efforts to breathe new life into a former events venue at 409 S. Main St. could be on the horizon, as the building owner has requested $60,000 in funds for improvements.
Court upholds conviction for man accused of killing rapper Young Dolph
A state appeals court has upheld the 2025 convictions for Justin Johnson, one of two men who killed rapper Young Dolph in 2021.
Former Bellevue pastor enters hospice care
Bellevue Baptist Church asked for prayers while the former pastor’s family deals with the latest health update.
Company with two Memphis offices hit in suspected Iran-based cyberattack
A medical technology company has been hit with a “global outage” cyberattack possibly initiated by Iranian hackers.
Table Talk: Pie, oh my — Pi Day is almost here
Mathematicians celebrate Pi Day for the number 3.14. The rest of us celebrate it for the pie.
Memphis students awarded for immigration reform documentary
Three high school students are being nationally recognized for “The Pursuit,” their documentary featuring American Dreamers and DACA recipients.
PGA Tour targets bigger fields in bigger markets as it moves closer to new model
Missing from CEO Brian Rolapp’s news conference on Wednesday were several key details, and he emphasized that nothing has been finalized, including what might happen to the FedEx St. Jude Championship played each August in Memphis.
Memphis VA Medical Center names new executive director
The new executive director will manage a system that serves more than 70,000 veterans in West Tennessee, North Mississippi and Eastern Arkansas.
Memphis basketball to open 2026-27 season against Iowa State
The Tigers will open against a power conference opponent to start next season.
Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame adding 13 new members
Acclaimed golfer Rachel Heck leads this year’s Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame class.
National Civil Rights Museum open seven days a week in March
The hope is that the change in hours will assist with the museum’s “youth-based initiative.”
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Protein bowls, salmon, avocado ice cream headline Babalu’s new menu
While some favorites remain, about two-thirds of Babalu’s menu has been updated or replaced with new dishes.
Inked: Grocery and coffee shop planned Downtown, and stingrays get new homes
Two buildings on Vance get a new owner and a new purpose; Memphis Zoo getting a new stingray home.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Way to go MDM investments on your Vance purchases and coming development. Both of those buildings are icons in their own way, especially for that neighborhood.” — Mike Todd about Inked: Grocery and coffee shop planned Downtown, and stingrays get new homes
“Now if we’d tax rental property at the commercial real estate rate instead of the single family owner occupied rate.” — John Malmo about ‘Homes not Hedge Funds’ passes state senate
“Vouchers divert crucial funding away from public schools, which are designed to serve children from all walks of life. Instead of helping those in need, voucher programs have consistently failed the students they claim to assist.” — Sylvia Cox about GOP push to expand Tennessee voucher program to 40K students clears first hurdle
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As forensic audit results loom, MSCS to update certain processes
Announced changes to business and records-keeping processes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools offer clues about what recommendations forensic auditors may soon publicize.
Briarcrest senior repeats as Mr. Basketball; Okoth makes Bartlett history
A senior Saint and a sophomore Panther win Mr. Basketball in their respective classes.
Grizzlies 25: As franchise’s first All-Star, Pau Gasol did it all
The Grizzlies’ first star may still be the franchise’s most under-appreciated one.
Sudoku: March 11
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Daily WordRow: March 11
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Daily Jigsaw: Go Tigers Go!
Today’s puzzle is the University of Memphis Tigers basketball team and was taken by Wes Hale.
Metro
Bill in state Legislature targets adults who coerce minors into crime
A bill sponsored by two local lawmakers would add situations where an adult coerced a minor into committing a crime to the list of reasons a sentence might be enhanced.
Shelby County County Commission fills Ford’s former seat
Business Mississippi moving too fast on xAI permit decision, NAACP says
Education Tennessee would be required to use federal funding to feed low-income students under new bill
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Business
Regional One Health gets green light for new Memphis hospital
Officials say the hospital should generate millions in economic growth by 2027 and also add thousands of construction and secondary jobs.
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Business BlueOval SK to see 150 layoffs as joint venture dissolves
Sports
Tigers unable to crack American Conference’s 2025-26 awards list
Memphis failed to land a player on the American’s all-conference first, second or third teams — or on the 10-player All-Newcomer Team.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball adds Dayton to 2026-27 nonconference schedule
High School Sports Girls basketball state tournament preview: Bartlett, Collierville face challenging draws
Sports Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker signs with Kansas City Chiefs
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis moving on from women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons
Food
Coffee shops spill the beans on why cafes keep opening — and closing
For each coffee shop closure, a new opening is on the horizon — or, sometimes, in the same spot.
Dining Guides New Eats: West Memphis’ food truck park has hot tamales, gizzards and more
Suburbs
The Standard’s tax incentive fails
A TIF for the Germantown redevelopment, which would replace Carrefour at Kirby Parkway and Poplar Avenue, failed by a 3-2 vote.
Public Safety Collierville officer resigns after Fayette County arrest
Arts & Culture
Overton Park Shell will ‘shell-ebrate’ 90 years over four days
The historic Memphis venue will honor its musical legacy with free concerts, local artists, a performance by Booker T. Jones and — of course — birthday cake.
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Opinion
Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
“Consumers have been scammed out of tens of millions of dollars in recent get-rich-quick schemes.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Ja talks, and the story behind it
Before this weekend, Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard, hadn’t spoken to the media since January.