This Week in Memphis: St. Patrick’s Day and Hall of Fame for amateurs
Also happening this week: It’s spring break for most area schools, and Memphis Tigers football players show off for the pros.
Also happening this week: It’s spring break for most area schools, and Memphis Tigers football players show off for the pros.
South Florida, the American Conference regular-season and conference tournament champions, is a No. 11 seed and opens NCAA Tournament play Thursday against No. 6-seeded Louisville in Buffalo, New York.
Garrison Gaming Hub is the latest such business to open in the Bartlett area, with extended hours for those interested in the hobby.
In the first of a two-part series on the future of Regional One Health, advocates for a new facility say it is desperately needed to replace the aging campus in the Memphis Medical District.
The former Gameday Baseball complex in Cordova will be reborn as Wolf River RV Park. Amenities may include a dog-washing area and a pickleball court.
When the old Skateland Frayser burned in January, it was the latest change in a part of the city that has seen a lot of them over the decades. The neighborhood is still changing in the plans its residents are making and by the events that mark new opportunities.
The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.
In addition to progress being made on the Republicans’ immigration package this week, voucher expansion moved forward, Memphis Democrats were united while Nashville Democrats split and more at the state Capitol.
Elmwood Cemetery is Memphis’ oldest active cemetery, adding five to seven new residents a week. But Elmwood is active in another way.
Some losses seem much more painful than others. Coach Penny Hardaway discusses the ones that hurt the worst.
“With strong overall positive feelings about local police coupled with a very strong desire for more officers, we need a major effort to recruit and retain people of good character and a sense of public service to be in local law enforcement.”
Both baseball and religion are often dismissed as boring, tedious, and unexciting by spectators. However, this perception usually stems from an unfamiliarity with the nuances of each.
“The cacophony of languages rising from the upstairs coziness of this one tiny coffee shop in a small foreign village brings back wonderful memories for me as well as excitement for my children.”
Orion Financial, Reynolds and Bone & Griesbeck PLC, Alliance Healthcare Services and Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate announce promotions and additions.
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Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
“... I’m excited about the future that can be created in our community of Frayser.” — Teddy King about Skateland fire stirs memories, hope in Frayser
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“I have seen gunshot victims, stabbings, motorcycle/car wrecks, ODs, and many other things between those two bays at Regional One. Top notch staff who know how to handle a medical emergency” — Jonathan Metts about Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
“This year was simply a ‘swing and a miss.’ Penny AND his staff get one more year to show what they can do. If it is a repeat of this year, he needs to man up and hand it over to someone else.” — William Fox about Buckley: Losing stings. Some seasons hurt more than others. Penny Hardaway knows.
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Today’s puzzle is from the Region 8-4A tournament game between Whitehaven and Houston high schools and was taken by Greg Campbell.
The deadline to file qualifying petitions to get on the August state and federal primary ballot was noon Tuesday, March 10.
AAA announced Thursday, March 12, that Chez Philippe had earned its Five Diamond designation for the first time since the French restaurant opened in 1982.
An induction ceremony is scheduled for April 17 at the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex on the University of Memphis’ Park Avenue campus.
An opening of the long-empty San Diego Cantina in East Memphis seems to be on the horizon. Plus, a Petals of a Peony’s to-go restaurant is opening near the University of Memphis.
While both coaches were investigated, their departures are unrelated, the Germantown Municipal School District confirmed Friday.
The Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” is the best 2025 film to skip Memphis screens entirely, Chris Herrington said.
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.
Downtown Memphis Commission CEO Chandell Ryan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about an early spring on Beale Street and the city’s plan for enhancing safety.
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The Downtown Memphis Commission’s COO said the DMC is excited about upcoming projects but noted development in the neighborhood is challenging.