Trending in 2019: Cross country growing beyond the traditional power programs
The continued growth of cross country will be one of Memphis' trending high school sports topics in 2019.
Commissioners want more Juvenile Court reforms after DOJ report discussion
The Shelby County Commission discussed a Department of Justice report criticizing Juvenile Court's due process procedures.
Opposition buries proposed gravel mine for Rosemark
A proposed, 173-acre stone and gravel mine in Rosemark was unanimously rejected Thursday, Jan. 10, by the Land Use Control Board.
Tigers overcome slow start, defeat ECU 78-72
Starting five seniors didn't have the desired effect for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, but they wiped out a 15-point deficit for a 78-72 win over ECU.
Charges dismissed in hoodie incident at Wolfchase Galleria
Charges have been dropped in a "hoodie arrest" incident at Wolfchase Galleria last year, with the two men charged ordered to pay court costs.
Calkins: Grizzlies win! And like each other! (According to team source)
Grizzlies right their teetering ship as Gasol snaps out of slump in leading Memphis to a win over the San Antonio Spurs
Metro
‘A unified voice’: Memphis Chamber group makes itself heard in Nashville
Eighty-six members of the Greater Memphis Chamber traveled to Nashville to meet with state legislators, officers and cabinet heads to advocate for issues relevant to the local business community.
Education Memphians speak out against potential state MSCS takeover
Education Here are the charter operators applying to open or run schools in Tennessee in 2026-27
City of Memphis Ukraine supporters protest Trump at Poplar and Highland
Business
Sew long: Germantown Joann craft store to close
Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide, and liquidation begins at its Germantown location.
Health Care ‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Sports
Freshman Carter McKay shows early potential in Tigers baseball
Carter McKay has come a long way from swinging broomsticks at home with his brothers. He’s already hit a home run and recorded four RBIs in his first two career starts.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers pull away late to put away Rice
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 84, Rice 72
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Sew long: Germantown Joann craft store to close
Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide, and liquidation begins at its Germantown location.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.