Season One, Chapter 12: Penny Hardaway and Memphis get a statement win
Memphis smashed UCF in front of a raucous crowd at FedExForum to give Penny Hardaway a statement win.
City’s history, bicentennial review draws crowd to library
The start of a Memphis Public Libraries lecture series on the city's bicentennial draws a standing-room-only crowd, while the Memphis Pink Palace museum prepares for a March opening of its own bicentennial exhibit.
Tennessee’s next education chief starts in February. Here’s how she’s prepping
Penny Schwinn is scheduled to take the reins Feb. 4 of Tennessee’s education department, where she’ll oversee 600 full-time employees and work on new Gov. Bill Lee’s agenda for public education.
Tigers’ defense follows the game plan and throttles UCF offense in FedExForum
The Memphis Tigers followed assistant coach Mike Miller's scouting report in the 77-57 win over UCF.
Three pillars of Local Seed working together to grow company
Retail operations within the Local Seed Co. umbrella is helping the Memphis agricultural firm build its customer base.
Grizzlies Postgame: Hugs and kisses as Gasol, Conley help Grizz beat Pacers, break eight-game losing streak
With their franchise future in doubt, Marc Gasol and Mike Conley led the Grizzlies to a 106-103 home win over the Indiana Pacers, breaking a season-long eight-game losing streak.
Metro
Ask the Memphian: Who was Monk?
An unlikely local celebrity, Anthony “Monk” Cassata was known by thousands, and he spent decades walking the streets of Memphis with a heavy cane, big cigar, orange cap and multiple coats.
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Metro This Week in Memphis: School’s out, and redistricting is back in court
State Government Law firm that helped reverse affirmative action may aid TN in defending new congressional maps
Business
‘An existential threat’: Supreme Court ruling on freight brokers could impact smaller operations
The Supreme Court ruled that freight brokers can be held liable in injury cases caused by carriers they hire. But a lack of “guardrails” could still leave an uphill battle for smaller companies in Memphis.
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Health Care Two Memphis hospitals get poor rating from federal government
Health Care Gaining by reducing: St. Jude receives $1 million for energy-saving projects
Sports
Herrington: Notes from the NBA Draft Combine and playoffs
Who looked good at the Draft Combine and who could be pulling out of the draft? Who’s moving on in the playoffs and what former Grizzlies have bowed out?
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway ‘feels better’ about Tigers roster now than at this time last year
Food
Recipe Exchange: Greek Fest’s spanakopita
Don’t be frustrated or scared to use phyllo dough, said one of the co-chairs of the Memphis Greek Festival. It is a lot more forgiving than people think.
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Suburbs
Mississippi state Rep. arrested in Hernando
A DeSoto County state legislator was arrested in Hernando. He said he was heading to address a family emergency.
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Arts & Culture
Kooky, crazy and eclectic: ‘Imagination runs wild’ at the Mary Sims exhibition
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens pieced together a retrospective of Mary Sims, who, despite having sold works to celebrities like Jane Fonda and Burt Reynolds, remains mostly a local treasure. For now.
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Opinion
Opinion: With redistricting, ‘Memphis is defined by the people who stay and fight for it’
“Memphis has never been defined by the people who pass through it or pass judgment on it.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?
As we prepare to go into our new work week, it’s with summer on our minds.
Behind The Headlines The fast track to the August state and federal primary elections
Games
Sudoku: May 18
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?