Comical ad for local funeral home leads to Netflix show
“Buried by the Bernards” will debut Feb. 12 with eight episodes on Netflix, the world’s largest streaming subscription service.
Herrington: What’s wrong with Ja Morant?
Beyond the frustration, the Grizzlies guard Morant also is missing some of his usual partners in the team’s lineups.
Braille more than a language lesson for Collierville students
When Shelandra Ford took her visually impaired grandson to Tara Oaks Elementary School, she found not only needed educational supports but a loving community as well. Now a group of fifth-graders are learning Braille alongside their friend.
The Haven will provide comfort, resources for those with HIV/AIDS
Friends for Life opened The Haven, its larger HIV/AIDS outreach and support center, near the University of Memphis Sunday, Feb. 7, on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Coronavirus: 319 new cases and 7 additional deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 319 new coronavirus cases and 7 additional deaths on Sunday, Feb. 7.
Pandemic a challenge for criminal justice system? Guilty as charged
Even under so-called normal conditions, the criminal justice system encounters delays and backlogs. The COVID-19 pandemic takes it to a whole new level.
Calkins: Alex Lomax deserves to lead Memphis back to the NCAA Tournament
Alex Lomax said it would be a “dream come true” to lead Memphis back to the NCAA tournament. Against ECU, he kept that dream alive through sheer force of will.
Grizzlies lose third straight as Pelicans surge late
Jonas Valanciunas had 23 points and seven rebounds in his return from COVID-19.
Memphis escapes upset-minded ECU
Tigers stage another dramatic finish in a game marked by more inconsistency.
Opinion: Explore Memphis as a pilgrim, not a tourist
Once we have gotten to know the people who have called Memphis home through the good and the bad, we can start to understand this place we inhabit together.
Metro
The Early Word: Messy math at U of M and another Grizz loss to shoulder
MLGW is staying Downtown, MSCS board recall efforts are underway and Phillip Ashley Rix shares his chocolate secrets.
City of Memphis MLGW looks to bring solar, battery storage onto the grid
Premium City of Memphis How much time is Edmund Ford Jr. facing?
City of Memphis Edmund Ford Jr. placed on leave from city job
Business
Inked: Convenience store takes over former Jerry’s Sno Cones spot
Former Jerry’s Sno Cones on Wells Station Road to become a convenience store; Home Dash furniture store moves into former American Freight space.
Transportation & Logistics Nonstop Cancún flights return to Memphis this summer
Business AutoZone reports Q2 revenue growth but falls short of estimates
Public Safety Memphis gynecologist charged with conducting unnecessary medical procedures
Sports
Ja Morant says he shouldn’t have played in loss to Oklahoma City
The Grizzlies say they made progress despite a loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night. But Ja Morant’s shoulder injury grows more concerning. Thunder show why they’re first in West by trouncing GrizzliesRelated content:
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Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis athletics nears stadium renovation fundraising goal
Premium High School Sports Gryphons coach Dee Wilkes saw his team’s potential early on
Food
Proposed tenant identified for former Houston’s space
Recent documents filed with the Division of Planning and Development said a local restaurant group is the proposed tenant for 5000 Poplar Ave.
Suburbs
Germantown considers eliminating holiday decorations ordinance to resolve lawsuit
Germantown may eliminate its holiday decorations ordinance as part of a resolution to a federal lawsuit.
Arts & Culture
Playhouse 2025-26 season includes ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ more
Seven musicals will be presented, including a regional premiere of “Come From Away,” the Tony Award-winning musical.
Opinion
Calkins: Richard Shadyac Jr. on his legacy, the future, Memphis — and some sports stuff, too
Will Hoops for St. Jude be back? How does Shadyac want his tenure as CEO of ALSAC to be remembered? Some parting thoughts as Shadyac steps down after 16 years.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.