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
All that ‘city glitter’ isn’t gold: How Cooper-Young said Hell-o
When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.
2026 Elections Elections A guide to the 13 races for Shelby County Commission
Metro Gemstones, triceratops bones and dino poop
2026 elections Elections Meet the 2 Democrats running for Memphis’ school board election in District 8
2026 elections Elections Voter guide: Here are the Democratic Memphis school board candidates running in District 6
Business
The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
As the Baptist Heart Institute reached 500 heart transplants recently, doctors and nurses say the science behind that procedure has changed.
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Sports
Tigers finish ‘probably the best spring’ coach Huff has been part of
The Tigers have completed all 15 spring practices, and coach Charles Huff is pleased with the outcome.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis strands 11 in Saturday extra-inning loss to Gwinnett
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Food
New restaurant, bowling-alley rebrand latest in evolution of ‘eclectic’ Bartlett district
Several new businesses and rebrands are emerging along the Stage Road corridor west of Bartlett City Hall, bringing a mix of restaurants and entertainment to the area.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Owen Brennan’s bananas Foster
Suburbs
Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.
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Arts & Culture
Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market
Growlers, a locally owned and operated concert venue, occupies the building at 1911 Poplar Ave.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Why the national choreography center is stopping in Memphis
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies need some lottery luck. Maybe that will stop people from talking about Ja Morant.
Did the Grizzlies mistreat Ja Morant? No, of course not. But it’s telling (and unfortunate) that the question had to be asked.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Today, we’ll talk about what the documents could mean for the high-profile court case as well as xAI’s paused water recycling project.
Food News The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A new Second Line
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the exterior of the new Second Line restaurant in Laurelwood and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.