Calkins: Memphis Express opener was cold, empty, unsuccessful – and shockingly fun
The Memphis Express opening game at the Liberty Bowl was cold, poorly attended, unsuccessful — and shockingly fun.
Defense falters in fourth quarter as Express falls in inaugural home opener
Defense plays well for three quarters, but can't hold off Hotshots as the Memphis Express dropped its inaugural home opener to Arizona 20-18.
Harris calls for focus to switch from tax breaks to more workforce investments
County Mayor Lee Harris gave his first State of the County address Friday, calling for a new direction in the economic development discussion.
UCF holds off Tigers, 79-72
The Memphis Tigers fell to 7-6 in American Athletic Conference play after losing 79-72 at UCF Saturday, despite 25 points from Jeremiah Martin.
Dozier named in Richmond list of priests accused of child sexual abuse
The late Carroll T. Dozier, the first bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, is among 42 priests named this week by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Virginia, as having a "credible and substantiated" allegation of child sexual abuse against him.
Daily Briefs
Metro
The Early Word: Say goodbye to Smart Mart and five MSCS schools
The Sheraton hotel has a new name, city library workers’ fate is in now your hands and MLGW explains why your bill is so high.
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
City of Memphis Seven candidates stake out positions at Democratic county mayoral forum
Elections Here’s who made the Shelby County primary ballot
Premium Education Busy year of hiring, firing, reassigning led to payroll problems at MSCS, audit finds
Business
The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Today, we’ll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we’ll chat about Dr. James Downing’s new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer.
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care Health insurance crackdown: New laws could help patients and hospitals stand up to unfair policies.
Business Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Sports
Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn’t drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
As this Grizzlies 25 countdown has moved into the Top 10, there are four players left on the list who were drafted by the Grizzlies or whose rights were acquired through the draft.
High School Sports Bartlett holds off Houston for district championship
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
Food
Comeback Coffee comes back — for one day
For nearly a year, Comeback Coffee has existed without couches, without conversations and without a morning crowd lingering at its Downtown cafe. On Saturday, Feb. 28, that energy will return to North Main Street.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Suburbs
Plans approved for condos replacing former Gus’s in Collierville
“It’s no secret I am concerned with vacant buildings around town,”one official said of the plans for the 35-foot-tall building. “I think this is a fabulous project that repurposes a property. ... This will enhance the area.”
North Mississippi Paving the way: DeSoto’s long-term traffic goals start with 4-year road plan
Arts & Culture
James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Arts & Culture ‘Bloom’ event celebrates spring at Memphis Botanic Garden
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Today, we’ll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we’ll chat about Dr. James Downing’s new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.