Penny Hardaway: ‘I can see the sun shining on us moving forward’
Freshman guard Lester Quinones wants a chance to play Cincinnati in the conference tournament next month, but the Tigers have a long way to go before that.
Cohen: President’s response to Hart ‘unfair, but typical’
The Congressman's defense of the former school board member comes eight years after she challenged him in the 9th District Democratic primary.
Shelby health department releases 9 from coronavirus observation
Eleven others who have returned from countries affected by the virus are still in quarantine.
Dogwood cell tower inches toward Design Review Commission vote
Germantown’s Design Review Commission will review the Dogwood Cell Tower Tuesday, Feb. 25. Commissioners have some concerns about the height of the enclosure around the tower.
Teen at center of 2016 fundraising drive in court for murder charge
Chauncy Black, the teen at the center of a fund-raising campaign, now faces voluntary a manslaughter charge in the death of his neighbor. A grand jury will decide if he will be indicted on the charge.
Democratic presidential camps emerge to boost early voting
The first numbers from the start of early voting are strong and much higher than the same point in early voting four years ago.
Right to Work resolution flies through Senate with Republican supermajority
Legislation setting the course for putting Tennessee’s Right to Work Law into the state Constitution passed the Senate on a 24-5 vote, with only Republicans backing it in a supermajority advantage.
Calkins: If only that block had been a charge
It was another miserable night in a miserable season for Memphis. Sometimes, that's just the way that sports goes.
Daisy’s Restaurant blooms with ox tails, ham hocks and neck bones
Home cooking is as personal as food gets, and Robert Taylor's Daisy’s on South Third offers real soul food and home cooking that you need to add to your list of soul food restaurants.
GPAC at 25 offers ‘dizzying’ lineup of national, international acts
The Grove at GPAC, an outdoor theater with a food pavilion, will be only the second performing arts center in the country to have a Daktronics video wall capable of simulcasting the performance inside to an outdoor audience.
Grizzlies Mailbag: The NBA history Jaren & Ja are on pace to make NBA history
Topics in this week's Grizzlies Mailbag include some history on the horizon, a trip down memory lane and speculation about new addition Justise Winslow and the team' summer plans.
Behind the Headlines Podcast: Tennessee Legislature
Tennessee House Minority Leader Karen Camper (D) and Tennessee House Representative Jesse Chism (D) discuss pending bills in this year's state legislative session with host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.
Metro
MPD investigating two back-to-back Downtown shootings
Two people were shot less than an hour apart Downtown Friday, March 20, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Premium State Government Republican bill clears way for private firearms in government buildings
Public Safety Memphis gun violence cost more than $1B, data says
Education Tennessee GOP advances bill to relax voucher testing rules for private schools
Public Safety Federal civil suit over County Jail inmate’s death gets new judge
Business
FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
AI, technological advancements and other improvements are expected to fuel revenue growth for the company this year.
Premium Real Estate Midtown’s Stomping Grounds aims for 901 Day opening
Premium Real Estate Blighted building owned by Tom Intrator being demolished
Premium Real Estate National bridal shop says, ‘I do!’ to Memphis
Premium Health Care Most of UTHSC occupational therapy faculty resign amid abuse allegations
Sports
Road return stings in Grizzlies loss to Hornets
Charlotte stars LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller were too much for rebuilding Grizzlies.Related content:
Update High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Hornets 124, Grizzlies 101
Guest Columnists Outgoing FedEx St. Jude Championship leader: ‘To the city of Memphis — thank you’
Memphis Grizzlies Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally
Food
Food Files: Central BBQ offers breakfast in Midtown, more
Central BBQ is rolling out several new offerings: breakfast at Midtown, plus value items and party wings in various locations. Also, news from Domino’s and Wild Beet.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Soup, dumplings and noodles from Little Petals Chinese
Suburbs
Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Axton Perry lead the way with 15 points as the Panthers win the second boys basketball state championship in school history and the first in 25 years.
Elections Contender joins race in Republican primary for Collierville Schools board seat
Arts & Culture
Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
Some celebrate triumph of good over evil, some celebrate leaving the past behind, some celebrate the changing seasons. Despite their reasons for celebrating, Holi is a colorful day for all.
Premium Visual Arts Buckley: Painter. Air Force reservist. Bride-to-be. Rachel Heck isn’t just a star golfer from Memphis anymore.
Opinion
Buckley: Hardaway, Tigers concerned about fans in the stands. What’s the plan to fix it?
Two days after deciding to retain coach Penny Hardaway, Memphis athletic director Ed Scott and Hardaway himself address dwindling basketball attendance.
Premium Education Calkins: Justice Amy Coney Barrett is speaking at Rhodes. It’s more complicated than it should be.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Games
Sudoku: March 20
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?