Morant shines as Grizzlies beat Lakers, end losing streak
Rookie Ja Morant outplayed superstar LeBron James as the Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 105-88 win over the Lakers.
Tigers avoid disaster in win at Tulane
Memphis basketball outscored Tulane 14-7 in overtime to survive turnover struggles.
Memphis 901 FC concludes preseason with win over U of M
901 FC breaks camp with victory as loanee Matt Hundley scores a second-half goal to down the University of Memphis.
Talley’s call for repentence in Lenten season comes with list of accused priests
The new report and list lacks the detail that a trove of internal church documents and depositions released a decade ago show about how the Catholic Diocese handled allegations of child sexual abuse by priests over a half century.
Catholic Diocese releases list of 20 priests ‘credibly accused’ of child sexual abuse
Most of the names on the list Bishop David Talley called for soon after becoming leader of the Memphis Diocese were made public a decade ago in a trove of records released in a civil suit filed against the Diocese and the Dominican order.
Black-owned dance company could have moved from Binghampton
Collage Dance Collective's new facility on the intersection of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street will be 10 times the size of its current location on Broad Avenue.
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ will be a test for Christian Brothers High School
For the first time, the Broadway show will be staged by a group of high school actors.
Tops Bar-B-Q to open new Bartlett location this summer
Tops Bar-B-Q is preparing to expand with a new Bartlett location.
DoubleTree to become a Marriott ‘Autograph’ hotel
The 93-year-old hotel at the southeast corner of B.B. King Boulevard and Union across from The Peabody will become one of the upscale, boutique but independently owned hotels in Marriott's Autograph Collection.
Tennessee Supreme Court upholds caps on personal injury damages
In a 3-2 decision, the court upheld a 2011 state law capping damages juries can award in personal injury lawsuits, reversing rulings in two lower courts and drawing criticism from a Democratic Memphis lawmaker.
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
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.
Guest Columnists Outgoing FedEx St. Jude Championship leader: ‘To the city of Memphis — thank you’
Memphis Grizzlies Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally
High School Sports Panthers steam into Class 4A final; Whitehaven very nearly joins them
High School Sports Walker Valley ousts Whitehaven in Class 4A semis
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?