Memphis is out of the AAC tournament. What now?
What is in front of the Tigers is an agonizing wait to see what the NCAA selection committee has in store.
Calkins: If heart mattered — and free throws didn’t — this team would be headed to the NCAA Tournament
If passion and effort were all that mattered, the Memphis Tigers would be headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in seven years. But foul shots matter, too.
AAC semifinals: Memphis devastated by Houston — again
The Tigers came charging back in the second half, but their bad habit of turning the ball over stalled them. Related article:
Box score, AAC semifinal: Houston 76, Memphis 74
March 13, 2021: AAC semifinal: Houston 76, Memphis 74Related story:
More than 82,000 vaccinations performed in past 2 weeks
From Feb. 27 through Saturday, Shelby County Health Department reported 82,037 total doses administered, with 55,920 people receiving their first dose and 26,117 more received their second vaccination.
Shelby County returns to SignUpGenius
Due to glitches with the state’s VRAS vaccine signup program, Shelby County has reverted to SignUpGenius to schedule appointments, Mayor Jim Strickland announced.
Bugs in new appointment system driving residents batty
New COVID-19 vaccination system does not provide option for second doses for people who got first shots early; also does not recognize some underlying conditions.
Coronavirus: 5 new deaths in Shelby County
The Shelby County Health Department reported 130 new coronavirus cases and five additional virus-related deaths Saturday, March 13.
Memphis Black Restaurant Week: A&R Bar-B-Q
A&R Bar-B-Q has been around since 1983 and was one of 21 participating restaurants in this year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week, which concludes March 13.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
A look at the best images from this week. We met Memphis’ own answer to Dr. Fauci, a local music producer and a real estate prodigy. We also followed Arlington’s girls basketball team through their roller coaster week.
Memphis WR coach John Simon no longer on staff
Sources say Simon, one of the Tigers’ best recruiters, was placed on administrative leave three weeks ago.
Memphis season football tickets: $50 extra per seat in high-demand areas
In 57% of seats at the Liberty Bowl, ticket prices will be reduced.
Parkinson pushes Tennessee as ‘natural hair capital’
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton toured several of the city’s natural hair salons and schools Friday, March 12, with state Rep. Antonio Parkinson. Deregulation of the industry has been a contentious issue in the Tennessee General Assembly in recent years.
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Metro
XAI buys building for 3rd Memphis-area data center in Southaven
The company already has two Memphis data centers.
unlocked The Early Word The Early Word: Best food we ate in 2025 and new laws that start in 2026
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What Memphians think about the task force
Business TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
unlocked Metro Runners race round-the-clock in the Moccasin 24-Hour Run
Business
First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold
The building, which was built in 1962, sits next to the former Houston’s restaurant that closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation.
unlocked Business Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Business XAI buys building for 3rd Memphis-area data center in Southaven
Real Estate Buc-ee’s in West Memphis and Fayette County delayed
Business TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
Sports
Box score: 76ers 139, Grizzlies 136 (OT)
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
Memphis Grizzlies Philadelphia edges Memphis in tight overtime game
Sports Illinois tops Tennessee in last-second Music City Bowl kick
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis opens American Conference play against North Texas
Sports How quarterback Blake Horvath helped revive Navy football
Food
Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Marshall Steakhouse’s original location will not sell. The owner is keeping it and adding options so guests can stay a while.
Unlocked Dining Guides What to order: Belle Tavern’s prime rib — but only on Thursdays
Suburbs
Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Marshall Steakhouse’s original location will not sell. The owner is keeping it and adding options so guests can stay a while.
Unlocked North Mississippi Worth the drive: Hop in the car and give one of these Mid-South restaurants a try
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: A promising note on ‘Song Sung Blue,’ a ‘Plague’ in theaters
“Stranger Things” fans can watch the finale of the Netflix series in a communal, big-screen setting at Paradiso Cinema Grill on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day.
unlocked Spirit of Memphis For Monica Sanchez, Cazateatro is a labor of love
Opinion
Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
“As organizations set goals for the new year, there’s one resolution that belongs at the top of every leadership agenda: be ready to save a life.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘Now we must get serious about second-chance hiring’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What Memphians think about the task force
We know how many of Memphis’ elected officials feel about the task force, but what about regular people, just trying to live their lives? What do they think?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: 2026 begins
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 29
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?