For Memphis’ first COVID patient, early pandemic was personal
Baptist employee Marilyn Davis was the area’s first-known COVID-19 patient, collapsing at work on her way to the ER: “I was so sick, and I really thought I was going to die.”
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March 2025
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What to Order: Fish Pudding at the Lenten Waffle Shop
The fish pudding is anything but what you expect. It’s a classic Southern casserole made with flaky white fish and topped with a buttery, crispy cracker crust.
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Ja Morant, Desmond Bane carry load as Grizzlies hold off Pelicans
“For the fifth straight game, the Grizzlies trailed at the half. And the Pelicans, without its star and veteran backcourt, missed two 3-pointers in the final seconds that could have forced overtime. So … good win?”
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Morant and Bane help Grizzlies hang on to beat Pelicans 107-104
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Germantown Community Theatre new season includes ‘Nunsense,’ ‘Annie Jr.’
The eight productions in Germantown Community Theatre’s latest season include musicals, comedies, plays, a youth production, and the winner of the organization’s emerging playwright contest.
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Banged-up Tigers open AAC women’s tournament Sunday vs. East Carolina
Injuries have been a major factor for Memphis women’s basketball team and that will continue heading into Sunday’s game against East Carolina (6 p.m. Sunday, ESPN+) in the second round of the AAC Tournament.
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Ford family’s Memphis history extends back to Reconstruction era
The Ford political dynasty has deep roots in Memphis that stretch across three centuries and is littered with bribery and fraud charges. One family member was even wrapped up in the Tennessee Waltz sting operation.
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Why ‘Skip’ is more than a nickname to Tigers baseball coach Matt Riser
The day before the Tigers started their three-game home series against Southeastern Louisiana, baseball coach Matt Riser reflected on where his nickname originated. It dates back to his time at SLU before arriving at Memphis.
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Tigers beat SLU with walk-off hit to tie series
Memphis baseball will have a chance to start a season with four straight series wins for the first time since 1994 when the Tigers play the final series game against SLU on Sunday.
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‘What life is all about’: Hardaway earns redemption a year after hitting bottom
Memphis’ 84-68 win over South Florida on Friday allowed the program to claim the outright AAC regular-season title and gave Penny Hardaway the redemption he’d sought for nearly a year.
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Calkins: ‘What a difference a year makes,’ says Penny Hardaway — as he cuts down the net
After seven years, Penny Hardaway was finally able to celebrate a regular-season title at Memphis Friday night. He was finally able to cut down a net in the city he loves so much.
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In their words: Memphis-area leaders reflect on start of COVID-19 pandemic
While most Memphians were still oblivious to a virus spreading overseas, those charged with keeping the Bluff City safe were already alarmed in January 2020.
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Morant has huge second half to snap Grizzlies losing streak, tells refs he’s ‘sorry’
Ja Morant scored 31 points (24 in the second half) to help the Grizzlies end their four-game losing streak. Desmond Bane also had a big night: 27 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and six assists.
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Herbie Hancock to play at GPAC
More acts scheduled for the 2025-2026 season include Sutton Foster, Yonder Mountain String Band, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Kandace Springs, and The Hot Sardines.
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Hormel Foods plans distribution center in Southaven, adds 120 jobs
The company, with brands including Spam, Skippy, Applegate and Planters, will open a 280,000-square-foot facility at 8690 Tulane Road.
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State MSCS audit would look for irregularities that need ‘legal action’
Such an audit could cost more than $2 million, according to a spokesperson for the Tennessee comptroller of the treasury.
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What to watch in Memphis’ regular-season finale against South Florida
Memphis’ 75-70 road win against UTSA on Tuesday already allowed it to secure at least a share of the AAC regular-season title.
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The Early Word: Say adios to Cafe Ole and happy birthday to Memphis Pom
Edmund Ford Jr. has his first day in court, a DV crisis center abruptly closes and the old Happy Mexican will still be a happy place.
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Why the Southern Heritage Classic changed dates/teams
The Southern Heritage Classic in 2025 will feature new teams and a new date. TSU and JSU are gone, this year’s game — in late September — will feature Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alcorn State. What happened to cause the changes?
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With ruling, dozens of MPD second lieutenants could revert to previous ranks
A Shelby County judge ruled Thursday, March 6, that the City of Memphis violated its contract with the Memphis Police Association when it created the controversial rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
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Memphians ‘too hard on themselves,’ city crime consultant says
In his first interview since he came to Memphis last year, public safety consultant Fausto Pichardo said citizens should expect a further reduction in violent crime as the the police department builds cases against gang members.
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MPD consultant: ‘It’s not about throwing a net and grabbing everybody’
Looking at a city spanning 300-plus square miles, public safety consultant Fausto Pichardo has some thoughts about traffic stops, consent decrees and what needs to be done next.
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Food Files: New plans for Happy Mexican; JoJo’s Espresso opens new location
Memphis is getting a new happy place. Plus, a local bakery is on pause after a fire broke out.
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Calkins: How do you celebrate turning 50? If you’re Memphis Pom, you dance.
Memphis Pom is 50! Time flies when you’re having fun. So how is the group going to celebrate? With a reunion dance at Friday’s game, of course.
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Conaway: Of Katz and rats, dads and doughnuts, then and now
“Even though we were in those same places at the same time, we were not the same. My public pool was in the Fairgrounds; Howard’s was in Orange Mound. At Katz, he’d have his water fountain, and I’d have mine.”
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The To-Do List: Elvises descend upon Memphis, and the library gets jazzy
This week, dance all night to R&B hits from Colors Worldwide, warm up with whiskey and celebrate women in the arts.
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