“Penny Hardaway is returning as Memphis coach. How can he fix things? He can start by accepting that the disaster that was this past season wasn’t some ‘one-off.’”
The Memphis women’s basketball team hasn’t gone to the NCAA Tournament in almost 30 years. After firing Alex Simmons, the Tigers are searching for a spark. Local coaches and a former player weigh in on how to end the drought.
Tennessee educators and immigration advocates oppose the student immigration bill, criticizing the additional logistical burden schools could face and data privacy concerns in a state pushing increasingly hardline immigration policies.
A DeSoto County sheriff’s deputy jumped into a swollen ravine last fall to save two teenage girls and was recognized for the rescue.
The Memphis Tigers have decided to retain head basketball coach Penny Hardaway, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed Monday morning.
Hyosung HICO launches “Project Innovation East” as the next phase of its U.S. headquarters expansion in South Memphis.
Following some water damage delays, Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time has now scheduled an opening date for the first phase of the three-part project.
Herrington offers his thoughts on four Grizzlies topics: The team’s latest injury updates, the NCAA tourney and draft scouting, the standings and lottery odds “race,” and NBA expansion.
According to a news release issued by the Memphis athletic department, “... Hardaway announced structural changes within the men’s basketball program.”
Sam Bielich was famous in Memphis as the Medicine Man. Now he’s recovering from triple bypass surgery — and his old friends from the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity are trying to help.
Does Shelby County need a new hospital? And if so, how will it be financed? Skeptics raise questions.
Frank C. Roberts returns to his family’s Palladio roots, transforming the historic Midtown showroom into Memphis Water Gardens — a premier destination for koi ponds, fountains and a “fish bar.”
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, CBHS, Collierville, ECS and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.
Germantown is reviewing a sanitation contract, but prices will significantly increase due to inflation rates in the industry. A city administrator said Waste Pro has provided “Rolls-Royce-type” service.
The Memphis Zoo is planning to turn its North Parkway property into a 300-space parking lot. Exactly who it’s for, however, remains to be seen.
Also in the political roundup, make that five unopposed incumbents and scratch one of Cohen’s challengers. Plus, school board seats and the newest County Commissioner.
“The right call in my opinion. And I’m glad he’s willing.” — Frank Cantrell about Tigers will bring Penny Hardaway back for ninth season
“How many assistant coaches has Penny run thru this program???” — Paul Hall about Three Memphis basketball coaches not returning next season
“I have been unable to see how the current plan will be funded. I support Dr Coopwood’s sense of urgency to solve this enormous problem for Memphis in every way I can. I just call for a much larger group to be at the planning table.” — Scott Morris about Critics urge caution before biting off nearly $1 billion Regional One project
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Today’s puzzle is of model trains and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
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.
Some losses seem much more painful than others. Coach Penny Hardaway discusses the ones that hurt the worst.
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.
Garrison Gaming Hub is the latest such business to open in the Bartlett area, with extended hours for those interested in the hobby.
Earnestine Jenkins, an art-history professor at the University of Memphis for nearly 25 years, curated the exhibition “Black Artists in America: From the Bicentennial to September 11.”
“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.”
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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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.