Calkins: Penny Hardaway calls out his players. But isn’t he as much to blame?
Penny Hardaway eviscerated his players after a crushing loss to Georgia. But isn’t he as much to blame?
Georgia upsets Memphis with late 3-pointer
A better showing on offense wasn’t enough to stop the Tigers from dropping their second straight.
Tony Allen faces domestic charges after incident in Collierville
Former Memphis Grizzlies star Tony Allen was arrested Sunday after a confrontation at his wife’s Collierville apartment, according to a Collierville police report.
Criminal justice groups demand bail reform, threaten lawsuit against county
Just City and the ACLU gave county officials until the end of December to respond to their letter and until the end of January to hold a “mediated discussion.”
City’s representatives in D.C. closely watching Supreme Court arguments on abortion
Reaction from the city’s two Congressmen and the state’s two U.S. Senators fell along party lines on the long-running political issue of access to abortions.
Analysis: Don’t hold it against Calvin Austin III if he doesn’t play Hawai’i Bowl
The Tigers stalwart-turned-NFL prospect has played with an ankle injury since early October. Now it’s time for him to take care of himself.
Six Tigers make AAC All-Conference; four voted first team
Memphis hasn’t had this many first-team selections since 2017.
Beale Street Music Festival tickets go on sale Friday
The festival will take place April 29 — May 1 at Liberty Park.
Former Memphis charter school officials indicted for stealing $400,000
“These thefts were carried out over a period of four-and-a-half years without scrutiny by the MAHS Board of Directors,” Comptroller Jason Mumpower said in a press release.
Arlington hires Collierville assistant Miller to lead football program
Miller, the safeties coach at Collierville, has been named the fourth head coach in Arlington history.
‘Chef Mo’ rocking new Biscuits & Jams breakfast spot in Bartlett
Business has been booming for Biscuits & Jams since they opened, and the restaurant could expand to other cities next year.
MATA celebrates Rosa Parks Day
The United States has celebrated Rosa Parks Day since 2000, and each year transit systems around the country recognize her stance.
Inked: Temporary lease makes space for pop-up shop; industrial sales; a Gus’s for Germantown
Warehouse Sale buys merchandise that was returned online, often purchasing it in bulk. It can then offer lower prices by skipping the retail markup process and selling directly to consumers at their pop-up events.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Taylor making instant impact for Spartans
Transfer shines in victories over Ridgeway and Cordova.
Tigers Football Insider: Who might face Memphis in Hawaii Bowl?
The Tigers are headed to Hawaii for their eighth straight bowl game.
Table Talk: A story behind the Jim’s Place story
When you talk to a 90-year-old about one story, chances are good you’ll get to hear another one or two, and what a privilege that is.
Officials near final plans for Summer Avenue improvements
Summer Avenue may soon receive some much-needed improvements between East Parkway and I-240 to become a “complete street” that is safer for everyone, including drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Ford Megasite: High-tech workforce training essential for Mid-South auto manufacturers
The technology matters. The capacity matters. But more than anything else, auto manufacturers understand they will only be as good as the training and workers with hands-on new gas-powered and electric vehicles.
Listen to Grizz writers discuss best scenarios for team while playing without Ja Morant
The defense is making strides for the Grizzlies, who are now 2-0 without their best player this season.
Grizzlies mailbag: Morant’s absence, Jaren’s minutes, player-media interaction and more
It might be time to rethink how to approach Jaren Jackson Jr.’s “foul trouble,” and glancing at what trade/draft options are out there.
Metro
Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
SB0336, sponsored by state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, would remove the requirements for persons convicted of certain felonies to have fully paid all court costs associated with their crime to be eligible to vote.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Richmond plans to revamp MSCS, and a Guru goes to jail
Metro Tennessee Valley Authority appoints a new CEO
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Business
FedEx laying off 200+ outside Nashville
The company is closing a site in Lebanon, Tennessee, as it is ceasing service to a key customer.
Shelby County Officials seeks public comment on xAI air permit
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Premium Bartlett Building relationships key at annual Bartlett business expo
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis can’t hide from magnitude of Warriors game
The Memphis Grizzlies have a standings board that hangs outside the exit of the locker room. It’s a reminder of how important Tuesday’s game has become.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers to cut capacity at FedExForum — and add sales tax
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Food
Wing Guru owner Billy Richmond indicted
The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show.
Suburbs
Wells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
Arts & Culture
‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Saint Joan’ among April theater openings
A Broadway version of classic Marilyn Monroe film — with plenty of tap-dancing — is one of several shows opening in Memphis theaters in April.
Opinion
Martin: In this Final Four, there’s a message for Memphis
Memphis won’t get the chance to get closure in San Antonio for the 2008 title game. That doesn’t mean that there still isn’t something for Penny Hardaway and Memphis to take from the last four teams remaining. Memphis forward Damarien Yates enters transfer portal, per reportRelated content:
Podcasts
The state of the Memphis dining scene
The owner of Biscuits & Jams, the owner of Cameo and Mary’s BOTE and the former owner of Edge Alley discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the industry this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Word Flower: April 1
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.