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.
A note about reader comments
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Metro
Trial begins for Memphis doctor over $41M in reimbursement
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is charged with dozens of medical-related crimes and then billing Medicare and Medicaid to get reimbursed.
State Government State challenges National Guard ruling
City of Memphis Memphis library workers might need to reapply for jobs
Food The AM/DM podcast: The return of Jennifer Chandler
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Business
Road improvements could derail The Waters at Bartlett project
The Bartlett Planning Commission endorsed the mixed-use project on the east end of the suburb, despite the developer wanting to avoid improvements at a nearby intersection.
Health Care Trial begins for Memphis doctor over $41M in reimbursement
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Sports
Silverfield’s exit puts Tigers in tough situation heading into early signing period
Former Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield left the Tigers three days before the NCAA’s early signing period begins. Two former Tigers weigh in on how that might impact the Memphis program.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis plays New Orleans
Premium Memphis Tigers Football The next coach at Memphis? We have thoughts.
Downtown The need-to-know for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
Memphis Tigers Football Five Tigers earn first team all-conference honors
Food
The AM/DM podcast: The return of Jennifer Chandler
Food writer Jennifer Chandler has brought her “Recipe Exchange” back to The Daily Memphian.
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Suburbs
Road improvements could derail The Waters at Bartlett project
The Bartlett Planning Commission endorsed the mixed-use project on the east end of the suburb, despite the developer wanting to avoid improvements at a nearby intersection.
Premium Collierville A Collierville farm supply store is changing owners but keeping its roots
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Oscar contender ‘Hamnet’ and a super-sized ‘Kill Bill’
A potential Best Picture winner starring a Best Actress candidate comes to Memphis theaters. Plus, the Paradiso will be participating in a national IMAX “sneak preview” screening.
Visual Arts December exhibitions showcase Memphis via photography, painting
Opinion
Echols: ‘Discovering what we are called to be’
“How can I do this life well? What is it that you can pass on to me so that I will not have to relearn the same lessons at the expense of my own heart, mind, body and relationships?”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘The moral obligation to extend hospitality to the migrant and the stranger’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The return of Jennifer Chandler
Food writer Jennifer Chandler has brought her “Recipe Exchange” back to The Daily Memphian.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Behind the scenes with The Daily Memphian’s food writer
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 1
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?