Season One, Chapter 16: Jeremiah Martin’s greatness lifts Memphis over Wichita State
In a tournament atmosphere on the road in a tough place to play, Jeremiah Martin does it again, carrying the Tigers to a win at Wichita State.
Banner year for Memphis tourism could be so-so year for hoteliers
Lodging industry consultant Chuck Pinkowski's forecast calls for occupancy and room revenue to fall at Memphis area hotels in 2019 as room supply increases and the convention center is modernized.
Germantown parks panel likely to recommend purchase of country club
The Germantown Parks Commission is expected to recommend Thursday that the city purchase Germantown Country Club.
Alternative sites for Memphis in May festival latest point of contention
Memphis in May International Festival officials on Friday released the Downtown Memphis Commission's list of six alternative sites for the premier outdoor festival, including Beale Street and two on Mud Island, unbeknownst to the Downtown organization.
Road Recap: Jeremiah Martin scores 37 points and Tigers win 88-85 at Wichita State
Jeremiah Martin stayed hot, scoring 37 points, and lifting the Memphis Tigers to an 88-85 win at Wichita State to improve to 9-6 in the American Athletic Conference.
Memphis Express fall to Orlando Apollos despite improved play from QB Mettenberger
The Orlando Apollos defeated the Memphis Express despite Zach Mettenberger replacing Christian Hackenberg at quarterback and throwing two touchdowns.
Metro
Seven candidates stake out positions at Democratic county mayoral forum
The candidates each talked about their differences with each other as the campaigns move past introductions.
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
Premium Public Safety Ask the Memphian: Can a class of 6 CBU students help solve 2 cold-case murders? A grieving family hopes so.
Premium Public Safety Task Force driving down suburban crime, officials say
Business
The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Faculty sets a tone: Bodies will be treated with dignity. Usually, however, students don’t need the reminder. At the end of the semester, many even linger to say goodbye to their bodies.
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
Premium Health Care St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
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: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
After the Memphis Safe Task Force was deployed last fall, the Collierville Police Department did something unexpected.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Tackling for the NFL and deciding not to run for office
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.