Calkins: In his moment of triumph, Hardaway thinks of the city
Penny Hardaway signed the No. 1 recruiting class in the history of Memphis basketball. But all he could talk about was how much that means to the city he calls home.
Harris withholds election commission funding until talks held on processes
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said he’s not proposing additional funding for the Shelby County Election Commission until all parties – his administration, election commission and county commission – have further discussion on improving the election process locally.
What’s one word that describes Memphians?
The European architect leading the design of the new Memphis Brooks Museum of Art said months of research will take place before building shapes and materials are considered.
Fino’s will reopen on June 6
Opening date for Fino's in Midtown has been set for June 6; all the favorites are coming back and breakfast will be added.
Rhodes addresses AutoZone’s strong Q3, tariffs
AutoZone Inc. posted third quarter earnings Tuesday with higher net sales compared to a year ago and a 10.7% increase in net income.
New leader at Teach for America-Memphis plans to focus on alumni
Teach for America has welcomed more than 1,200 teachers over the past 13 years in Memphis, who have a commitment to stay in the classroom for two years. About 500 alumni of the program are still in Memphis, according to recent numbers from the organization. Nafeesha Mitchell will take over in June.
Metro
Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
The Memphis Riverline Hotel, which is connected to the Renasant Convention Center, will operate as an independent flag associated with Marriott until it meets brand standards when it will become an official Marriott hotel.
Education These five Memphis schools will close this summer
City of Memphis Local nonprofit, ACLU sue city over MPD records
Collierville Latoshia Daniels sentenced for shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor
Shelby County County Commission begins restructuring minority-business effort
Business
Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
The Memphis Riverline Hotel, which is connected to the Renasant Convention Center, will operate as an independent flag associated with Marriott until it meets brand standards when it will become an official Marriott hotel.
Premium Real Estate Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
Real Estate Shelby Farms apartment complex moves forward
Transportation & Logistics FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss the NBA’s tanking problem and a big college basketball weekend for draft prospects.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Premium Memphis Grizzlies They flew 24 hours to see Kings vs. Grizzlies, seriously
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
High School Sports Long-range shooting lifts Bartlett over Collierville in district final
Food
Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Tan Tan noodles are extremely versatile as they can be made as a vegan or vegetarian dish.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Suburbs
Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
The electronics manufacturing company’s purchase of the Byhalia warehouse may spark new industrial development in the metro Memphis area.
Collierville Latoshia Daniels sentenced for shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Scream’ returns, a Cannes-winner from Iraq
Ghostface is back ... and so is Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar winner.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Guest Columnists Guest Column: Memphis is well placed for the next wave of growth
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss the NBA’s tanking problem and a big college basketball weekend for draft prospects.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 23
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