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.
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Metro
The Early Word: Game over for Tigers, but liquor stores aren’t giving up
District 93 House seat has no candidates, Germantown changes its tune on mayoral rules and a former food hall may be getting a new life.
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Education As forensic audit results loom, MSCS to update certain processes
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Business
February home sales up with a busy spring expected
Shelby County recorded 897 homes sold, followed by 68 in Fayette County and 46 in Tipton County.
Business Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building
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Business Collierville delays Chick-fil-A vote
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Sports
Buckley: The season was a ‘failure.’ A somber Hardaway reflects on what’s next.
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway plans to meet with athletic director Ed Scott following an early exit from the American Conference Tournament.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis ends dismal season on sour note against Tulane
Spirit of Memphis Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame adding 13 new members
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Food
$15 Deal: Barksdale’s chilaquiles fries
Instead of using chips as the chilaquiles’ base, the geniuses at Barksdale’s use long, crispy, shoestring fries.
Food News Protein bowls, salmon, avocado ice cream headline Babalu’s new menu
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
The Standard could have been Germantown’s first TIF, or tax increment financing, district.
Premium Germantown Germantown still must decide language regarding full-time mayor’s outside employment
Arts & Culture
St. Patrick’s Day fun, Brazilian food and unlimited coffee
In this week’s To-Do List, Crosstown Arts opens spring exhibitions, the daffodils come in all colors at the Dixon and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Oscars (finally) arrive, Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’
Opinion
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
The Standard could have been Germantown’s first TIF, or tax increment financing, district.
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Games
Sudoku: March 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.