Ja Morant, RJ Hampton battle in Grizzlies preseason action
A desired duel turned into more of a dud, as rookie Ja Morant and the Grizzlies easily handled top prospect RJ Hampton and the New Zealand Breakers.
Young players show there is no ‘correct’ way to the NBA
Ja Morant said every player has their own journey. His happened to be "getting it out the mud."
Major Trevor Joseph remembered as a humble hero
Major Trevor Joseph was honored Tuesday for his service in the Army. Joseph served as a medical services officer and medevac pilot.
Big splash in Mud Island’s Gulf prompts new look at use
Bigger crowds on Mud Island's south end during a hot summer made keeping people out of the Gulf of Mexico replica hard work. The Memphis River Parks Partnership will use the fall and winter to rethink how the Gulf should be used.
FedEx seeks to simplify e-commerce returns via Walgreens
FedEx Returns Technology will be deployed at FedEx pickup and dropoff locations inside about 9,000 Walgreens stores in time for the holiday peak season.
Despite ‘nonsense,’ Penny Hardaway says Memphis basketball is still ‘the hunters’
Penny Hardaway said despite all the nonsense in the air about his team, it won't change who they are and what they want to do.
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?