Ja Morant scores 52, makes history in win over Spurs

Ja Morant made Grizzlies history and another highlight reel with a 52-point performance Monday night.

By Drew Hill March 01, 2022

Calkins: 52 for history! A magical night for Memphis, Morant

On a mesmerizing night at FedExForum, Ja Morant became the first Grizzlies player to score 50 points in a game. He wound up with 52. And then Morant celebrated the feat with his teammates. And the whole city, too.

By Geoff Calkins March 02, 2022

High School Sports

Monday prep report: Arlington beats the buzzer and gets a fourth matchup with Bartlett

Tigers win an instant classic over Collierville on a 3-pointer by Alindsey Long. Then, Bartlett cools off White Station.

By John Varlas March 01, 2022

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New First Horizon owners say they’re committed to retaining talent

On a conference call Monday, Feb. 28, Toronto-Dominion group president and CEO Bharat Masrani announced plans to invest $150 million to keep First Horizon employees.

First Horizon sold; deal expected to close in November

By Rob Moore March 01, 2022

Elections

Chairman resigns from election commission

Brent Taylor is expected to enter the Republican primary race for Senate District 31, the seat currently held by Brian Kelsey of Germantown.

By Abigail Warren March 01, 2022

Public Safety

Democrats call for unity to defeat incumbent DA

Two of the three Democratic candidates running for Shelby County District Attorney came together Monday to call for unity and a change to the criminal justice system by defeating current District Attorney Amy Weirich.

By Yolanda Jones March 01, 2022

Shelby County

County Commission questions Memphis school system rebrand

The commission delayed votes to receive and file two financial reports from Memphis Shelby County Schools until it gets dollar figures on the rebrand.

Six apply for appointment to vacant state Senate seat

By Bill Dries February 28, 2022

Food News

Chipotle an unexpected addition to Summer Ave.

With two locations already in town, the fast-casual grill is opening a third in early March on a street already rich with Mexican food options.

By Jennifer Biggs February 28, 2022

Update Business

Hollywood Feed to expand into five new states with acquisition

Memphis’ Hollywood Feed LLC is acquiring a Columbus, Ohio-based pet-supply store.

By Neil Strebig March 01, 2022

Metro

MATA announces ‘3 new innovative steps’ toward expansion

Changes and improvements include a one-year expansion of on-demand Go901 service, implementation of the MATA tracker, and the obtaining of $46 million in funding toward its mConnect bus rapid transit system.

By Julia Baker February 28, 2022

North Mississippi

Olive Branch kidnapping case reenacted for TV

Olive Branch police were part of a television show production that will spotlight the kidnapping of a 14-year-old and how an Internet app contributed to the crime.

By Toni Lepeska February 28, 2022

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Grizzlies Insider: Steven Adams doesn’t give a bleep about the shine

“I don’t need a pat on the back. I just need to bloody win the game,” Adams said.

By Drew Hill February 28, 2022

Music

Megan Thee Stallion to perform at BSMF

Beale Street Music Festival, set for April 29-May 1, will be held at the Fairgrounds in Liberty Park as construction continues at Tom Lee Park. Memphis in May announced the single day line-up performances Monday.

By Jasmine McCraven February 28, 2022

Elections

Election precinct changes met with accusations of disenfranchisement

The county could see new voting machines by August of this year, but two issues indicate overall differences between the Shelby County Commission and the Election Commission.

By Bill Dries March 01, 2022

Mark your calendars

Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:

Game 6: Friday, May 13, Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 16, Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)

Business

Memphis mail problems affect businesses and bills

Months after a Postal Service slowdown in first-class mail delivery, the USPS estimate of 2.7 days to deliver parcels and letters doesn’t match what we heard from readers.

By Bill Dries March 07, 2022

Business

Bluff City Biz: Women in business with Martha Hample and Vonesha Mitchell

This week, we’re joined by Martha Hample, managing partner of Hampline Brewing, and Vonesha Mitchell, executive director of the Women’s Business Center South.

By Rob Moore March 01, 2022

High School Sports

Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 13

Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, Memphis Business Academy, Mitchell and White Station up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.

By John Varlas March 20, 2022

High School Sports

Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 13

Standouts from Bolton, Briarcrest, Collierville, FACS and Mitchell up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.

By John Varlas March 01, 2022

North Mississippi

New Eats: 2 Crazy Fellas and king cake equal bread pudding

Mix up a bread pudding with the flavors of king cake, top it with a cream cheese sauce and colored sugar and you have a party of a dessert.

By Jennifer Biggs March 02, 2022

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City of Memphis

Edmund Ford Jr. placed on leave from city job

Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who was indicted last week, has been placed on leave without pay from his city job, the City of Memphis said Tuesday, March 4.

Peabody to start $18M renovation in early March

Built in 1925 and reopened in 1981 after Belz Enterprises restored the hotel, The Peabody’s general manager said they are constantly renovating and upgrading all elements of the historic building.

By Sophia Surrett March 02, 2025

Business Memphis businesswomen say ‘Yes, and’ approach is key to success

Premium Health Care UTHSC helps researchers navigate federal funding changes

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Varlas: TSSAA has good intentions. But not everyone else will

State governing body for athletics faces potential headaches after passing a new transfer rule that’s ripe for bending.

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What to Order: Who Dat Catfish at Ragin’ Cajun

Ragin Cajun’s Who Dat Catfish combines fried fish and crawfish etouffee to make a dish worthy of Mardi Gras.

By Jennifer Chandler March 03, 2025

From hand puppets to Harvard, Arlington students get new opportunities

Legacy grants in the Memphis suburb cover some extras, including Arlington High Model UN students’ trip to Harvard Mock Congress in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

By Michael Waddell March 03, 2025

Babyface, Kraftwerk and more must-see shows for March

In March, musicians performing locally are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, Hollywood Walk of Fame and have earned Tiny Desk Contest, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Juno Award wins.

By Elle Perry March 03, 2025

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