Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era isn’t over. But this is sad.
When Memphis lost to East Carolina in 2016, it was the beginning of the end for Josh Pastner. This loss is different. What will it mean for Penny Hardaway?
What we learned about the Tigers after another heartbreaking loss
After dropping the game to ECU, it’s basically win the AAC tournament or bust for the Tigers.
ECU stuns Tigers at buzzer as they squander double-digit lead
Poor 3-point defense and even worse free-throw shooting doomed Tigers in the AAC game.
State receives $38M for Arlington’s West TN Veterans Nursing Home
A $38 million federal grant will help with construction of the West Tennessee Veterans Home in Arlington. The 126-bed facility has been planned for years.
Saturday prep report: White Station, Arlington pick up wins in Bartlett girls showcase
Spartans hang on against tough Millington team in the I Have a Dream Girls Elite Showcase, while the Arlington Tigers end a two-game mini-skid.
Box score: ECU 72, Memphis 71
Jan. 15, 2022: The East Carolina Pirates defeat the Memphis Tigers in Greenville, North Carolina.
House committee questions TVA power rates
A nine-page letter from Capitol Hill questions a central tenet of TVA’s pitch for Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division to remain the federal agency’s largest customer for electric power.
U of M social justice grant canceled
The grant program would have funded faculty members who are redesigning their curriculum to align with the university’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Friday prep report: CBHS downs Briarcrest to improve to 19-0
Chandler Jackson leads with 22 points but gets plenty of help.
Scouting report: Short-handed or not, Memphis can’t afford loss to ECU
If Memphis wants to deliver ECU its first home loss, the Tigers must shore up their 3-point defense.
Grizzlies’ winning streak ends in sloppy show vs. Mavericks
The 11-game run ends with a blowout loss to the Mavericks on Friday night at FedExForum. Related story:
Herrington: A franchise-best winning streak in the books, and by the numbers
Here are some key numbers and facts to remember from the historic run.
WATCH: Conversation about violent crime about to heat up
Josh Spickler, of the criminal justice reform group Just City, said on WKNO’s Behind The Headlines that there is another side to allegations the county’s criminal justice system is a ‘revolving door.’
Guest column: TVA’s empty coal ash promises
Nobody wants coal ash in their backyard – but it’s even worse when the folks dumping the waste don’t evaluate all the risks and keep the community in the dark. That’s what happening now in South Memphis.
Metro
Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.
Public Safety Two off-duty Memphis cops arrested for drag racing, department says
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Business
Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Prolonged eye contact, flashy watches, late arrivals and long pauses: The shipping giant returns to humor in new brand campaign.
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Sports
Hardaway pushes American Conference to schedule strategically
Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway wants American teams to play nonconference games that will help the conference.
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Food
What to order: Sushi for breakfast at Kitchen Laurel
Hold the wasabi and ginger, because all the cake roll needs is warm syrup for dipping.
Suburbs
Former youth pastor spared prison for child sexual battery
A former high school coach and youth minister at a DeSoto County church pleaded guilty to sexual battery with a minor, but her sentence was considered too lenient by District Attorney Matthew Barton.
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s happening this week
On this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Awards and the unofficial beginning of the Tigers basketball season.