Calkins: Ja Morant shows flashes of the future
Memphis fans got their first real glimpse of Ja Morant Sunday. And what they saw was good.
Ja Morant electrifies in FedExForum, Grizzlies debut
Rookie Ja Morant showed off high-upside offense in his NBA preseason debut.
Memphis’ first punk rock club honored with historical marker
Historians, fans and former patrons gathered Saturday at the site of The Antenna Club in Midtown, Memphis' first dedicated haven for punk rock fans.
‘Mourning Memphis’ in Victorian Village
An exhibit about the elaborate grieving customs of the 1800s will be in place at Woodruff-Fontaine House until Oct. 27. Twilight tours and ghost-hunting sprees can be booked by appointment, and not just during October.
Memphis Tigers move up in Coaches Poll; enter AP rankings at No. 23
Memphis Tigers move up in Coaches Poll; gain a Top 25 ranking in the AP Poll after a 52-33 win over Louisiana-Monroe Saturday.
Memphis basketball Pro Day begins NBA scout frenzy this week
Between Tigers pro day and Grizzlies vs. Breakers, Memphis is the place to be for NBA scouts this week.
Metro
Legislation would strip MSCS board members of most duties and powers
A legislative proposal aiming to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools would give a state-appointed board of managers authority over the district for at least four years, according to a yet-to-be-filed legislative amendment.
Health Care TV’s Richard Ransom joins Methodist Le Bonheur staff
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Newlyweds flock to Southaven, and the ’90s are alive in CY
Public Safety Trump pardons former state Sen. Brian Kelsey
Business
More Medical District apartments and new Shelby County homes get OK
Plus, the Land Use Control Board approved preparation for Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s North Service Center facility expansion.
Health Care TV’s Richard Ransom joins Methodist Le Bonheur staff
Premium Real Estate Inked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis
Premium Business Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio
Sports
Houston baseball standout wins fan vote for spring sports athlete of the week
Ryan Mitchell is recognized after homering in victories over CBHS and St. George’s.
High School Sports Bartlett squeaks past Oak Ridge girls and into Class 4A semifinals
High School Sports Bearden rolls past Whitehaven in Class 4A quarterfinals
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ AAC Tournament quarterfinal game vs. Wichita State
Food
$10 Deal: Chukis’ hefty, cheese-wrapped Birriburro
A word of warning: This is not a “light lunch” situation. This is a commitment. You’re either going to need a nap afterward or a solid reason to walk around for the next hour.
Suburbs
Millington to break ground on new middle school
“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: How to celebrate St. Pat’s Day, plus daffodils and drag
This week, the owls are not what they seem at Crosstown Arts, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” hits the road and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
Opinion
Calkins: How an 11-year-old girl helped inspire Hardaway’s greatest season
Penny Hardaway was named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Tuesday. Is that because an 11-year-old girl gave him an unexpected gift? OK, maybe not. But he did just ask her for two more.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Tony Allen stories, Ja Morant’s surge and a winning streak
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Ja Morant’s recent surge, retell some of the best Tony Allen stories and talk about the Yuki Kawamura phenomenon.
Games
Word Search: Grit Group Fitness
Can you solve this week’s word search?