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
Bailey: Round one of the race for a full-time mayor in Germantown is complete
Now that early voting is complete, campaigners have one more shot on Tuesday’s Election Day to sway Germantown residents on whether the mayor should transition to a full-time job.
Education County Commission to meet on funding for MSCS lawsuit against takeover
2026 elections Elections Lee greenlights special session for redistricting next week
2026 Elections Elections Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
2026 elections Elections Early-voter turnout spikes in last days
Business
Collierville sues over unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing
The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.
Premium Business Memphis-based event agency acquired by private equity firm
Premium Business Ted Townsend out as Chamber president
Premium Business Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial breaks ground on $27M Fayette County hospital
Sports
Friday prep report: Tipton-Rosemark holds off late St. Benedict charge
Lanie Howe gets the victory and drives in three runs as Rebels secure their place in the next round of the Division 2-A postseason.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers land a big man in transfer portal
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Viral sensation Luke Almodovar brings high-flying talent to Memphis
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Southern Miss’ Tylik Weeks commits to Memphis
Memphis Tigers Basketball Kansas State’s strength and conditioning coach joining Tigers staff
Food
Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
It’s all openings this week with TacoNGanas, Bloom Bakery & Cafe, Playa Bowls and Brain Food Memphis.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Kat’s Sourdough’s lox bagel
Suburbs
Collierville sues over unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing
The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.
2026 Elections Elections Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Meet Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s featured designers
Runway at the Museum includes six featured designers, most of whom are local.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more For local Fashion Week, ‘Memphis is the host’
Opinion
Calkins: The best young athlete in Memphis? Noah Schepman is an inspiration on wheels.
When Noah Schepman was one, his dad built him a tiny wheelchair. Now Schepman’s tennis coach calls him “the fastest kid — on feet or wheels — that I’ve ever seen.”
2026 elections Otis Sanford Sanford: Time for Big Shelby to come to the table — and vote
Podcasts
For local Fashion Week, ‘Memphis is the host’
For Ramona Sonin, her life in fashion started when she was a kid and got her first pair of white go-go boots. She joins Eric Barnes on this week’s “The Sidebar” podcast to talk about Memphis Art & Fashion Week 2026.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: NBA Draft guard prospects
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Farmers market flowers
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of flowers at the Hernando Farmers Market and was provided by DeSoto County Tourism.