Calkins: Penny Hardaway is taking over the universe
Five-star point guard Boogie Ellis may be flipping from Duke to Memphis. It's just another day in an astonishing offseason for Penny Hardaway.
‘Social media giant’ will be a Memphis in May sponsor
Memphis in May's new partnership with a social media giant includes live streaming from the Beale Street Music Festival and will carry over to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
House session turns into fracas as Democrats try to leave chamber
NASHVILLE – In its final hours, the 2019 legislative session exploded into revolt as House Speaker Glen Casada, sergeants at arms and troopers allegedly tried to block Democrats from leaving the chamber in protest, leading to a physical incident involving Rep. G.A. Hardaway and other Democrats.
Nienaber steps down as winningest basketball coach in CBU history
Mike Nienaber stepped down Thursday as CBU coach after 20 seasons, leaving as the winningest basketball coach in school history. The school said he is pursuing another coaching opportunity.
Small but thriving high school water polo community isn’t for the faint of heart – or the selfish
Memphis is home to a growing high school water polo scene, where a sense of community is as important as winning. Well, almost.
Daily Briefs
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Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
Metro
The Early Word: A ‘most horrific’ neglect case and a tight spot for Grizz
A missing boy is found dead, an anti-immigrant education bill moves ahead and soul food is coming back to Ms. Girlee’s.
Premium Education New federal directive may punch $55M hole in MSCS plans
City of Memphis Environmental groups say xAI violating federal law with turbines
Public Safety Six shot, one killed in Hickory Hill, Memphis police say
Business
Logistics leaders bring ‘Challenge’ to solve industry issues
The Logistics Industry Opportunity Challenge is meant to help connect startups to local logistics companies, solve critical industry issues, promote entrepreneurship and attract new companies to Memphis.
Financial Services First Horizon and California firm ink wealth-management deal
Premium Real Estate Inked: Hilton Memphis listed for sale
Health Care Whooping cough case confirmed in Memphis
Sports
Grizzlies defense gets demolished in costly loss to Timberwolves
Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards each delivered all night. But the Grizzlies took the costly loss, one that will now make it much harder to avoid falling into the NBA’s play-in tournament. Timberwolves bury Grizzlies with 52-point third quarter Box score: Timberwolves 141, Grizzlies 125 Grizzlies Insider: With Memphis in a tight spot, where does Vince Williams Jr. stand?Related content:
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Food
Hi, Felicia! Long-awaited restaurant reopens in South Main Arts District
The menu at the new Felicia Suzanne’s will feature all of the restaurant’s old favorites plus an expansion beyond Low Country fare.
Suburbs
‘The future of Collierville starts today’
Collierville town leaders kicked off planning what the next 25 years in the suburb will look like.
Arts & Culture
Live long and prosper as Star Trek Day returns — with Will Riker and Quark
With video appearances by Trek luminaries Jonathan Frakes and Armin Shimerman, Star Trek Day returns to Memphis this Sunday. The event will also raise money for pancreatic cancer patients. Make it so.
Opinion
Guest Column: The untapped potential of food donations
“On one side, businesses have food to spare. On the other, thousands of families are struggling to put meals on the table. The good news? There’s a way to bridge this gap.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Huey’s, Pronto Pups and Lucero
Alex Boggs talks about Huey’s upcoming 55th anniversary celebration, the return of a beloved sandwich and the Sweet Cheeks barbecue-competition team on this week’s “Sound Bites.”
Games
Word Search: Love’s Travel Stops
Can you solve this week’s word search?