Calkins: There’s no quit in Precious Achiuwa and the Memphis Tigers who remain
On the day James Wiseman was supposed to return from suspension, the Memphis Tigers rallied to beat South Florida by refusing to give up.
Aug. and Nov. ballot candidates begin campaign moves
Republican Charlotte Bergmann, who is seeking to once again challenge Democratic Cong. Steven Cohen this election year, kicked off her campaign this weekend at a gun-shooting range. Other contenders in other primary races on the August 6 ballot are making their moves as well.
Saturday storms take down trees, power throughout Memphis area
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division representatives say they hope to have all power restored by the end of Monday after storms Saturday knocked out power for many across the city and county.
Big guy Jonas Valanciunas has big night as Grizz win fifth straight
Jonas Valanciunas had 31 points and 19 rebounds as the Grizzlies pulled away from the Golden State Warriors in the second half for a 122-102 win.
A quiet, contemplative tradition in Frayser comes to an end
As Christmas approached and 2019 came to a close, the last Catholic contemplative monastery in Tennessee quietly closed.
‘Chauncy’s Chance’ teen charged in murder of neighbor
Chauncy Black, a Memphis teen for whom a viral fundraiser brought in nearly $350,000 to help Black's struggling family in 2016, has been charged with murder four years later.
Camper hopes for Medicaid expansion, voucher repeal as 2020 session arrives
House Minority Leader Karen Camper is seeking a different outcome on Medicaid expansion and the Education Savings Account program as the 111th General Assembly reconvenes this week.
Metro
Most of UTHSC occupational therapy faculty resign amid abuse allegations
Five of the seven members of UTHSC’s occupational therapy faculty resign, allegedly over school’s handling of a professor accused of mistreating students.
Elections Democratic contenders for sheriff call for big changes
Education MSCS board makes Richmond ‘interim’ again, punts on takeover alternative plan
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Most of UTHSC occupational therapy faculty resign amid abuse allegations
Five of the seven members of UTHSC’s occupational therapy faculty resign, allegedly over school’s handling of a professor accused of mistreating students.
Real Estate Downtown board backs incentives for law firm, church and former Puck Food Hall
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Sports
Buckley: Painter. Air Force reservist. Bride-to-be. Rachel Heck isn’t just a star golfer from Memphis anymore.
With the sport Heck has loved since she was 4 on the back burner, her art, military service and wedding plans are what keep the former Memphian busy these days.
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Food
Table Talk: Patio season, please!
As warmer days make another attempt to dominate the calendar, it’s time to focus on patio season.
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Suburbs
‘He is our hero’: DeSoto captain honored after rescuing teens from submerged car
A DeSoto County sheriff’s deputy jumped into a swollen ravine last fall to save two teenage girls and was recognized for the rescue.
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Arts & Culture
Buckley: Painter. Air Force reservist. Bride-to-be. Rachel Heck isn’t just a star golfer from Memphis anymore.
With the sport Heck has loved since she was 4 on the back burner, her art, military service and wedding plans are what keep the former Memphian busy these days.
Arts & Culture Immersive museum on Mud Island sets new May opening date
Opinion
Calkins: Penny Hardaway is back. It will take real change — from him — to bring back Memphis basketball.
“Penny Hardaway is returning as Memphis coach. How can he fix things? He can start by accepting that the disaster that was this past season wasn’t some ‘one-off.’ ” Tigers will bring Penny Hardaway back for ninth season Three Memphis assistant basketball coaches not returning next seasonRelated content:
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For the past year and a half, Jerry Lee Lewis’ Nesbit ranch has been open to tourists.
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Sudoku: March 17
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