The Grizzlies snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a win over the Rockets on Wednesday. After a sluggish first half, they dominated the third quarter and cruised to the finish. Box score: Grizzlies 113, Rockets 99 Ja Morant partners with Powerade for new commercial Ja Morant involved in mall altercation last summer Xavier Tillman’s play has created a dilemma. Will he go back to sitting out?Related stories:
Morant and up to nine people came to the mall after the mother of someone in Morant’s group was involved in a verbal confrontation with a Finish Line employee, according to the police report. Mall security asked Morant to leave the parking lot, and the incident escalated.
Jamirah Shutes led the Tigers with 14 points, while Madison Griggs added 13. Memphis will open AAC Tournament play on Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas.
The protests of proposed state laws that would outlaw drag various forms of drag shows came as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee attended the Wednesday, March 1, opening of the Whitehaven YMCA.Related story:
The unit consists of 10 newly appointed sergeants who are on temporary assignments.
Memphis will hope to use Thursday’s game against SMU to build momentum heading into this weekend’s matchup with top-ranked Houston. ‘A mixed bag of emotions': Kendric Davis returns to SMU for the first time as a TigerRelated story:
The court allowed the highest penalty based on the level of fraud.
A young cancer patient and her family will venture to the happiest place on earth because of the efforts of Brother International and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
TD has initiated discussions with FHN regarding a potential further extension of the outside date.
The First Horizon buyer is one of five banks that provided services to Stanford Financial Group over 20 years that have paid $1.6 billion to the victims of the Ponzi scheme.
“We feel confident, considering the significant interest that already exists inside and outside of Memphis, that strong candidates will continue to emerge.”
Seven new Memphis-Shelby County Schools teachers signed contracts today in advance of their graduation from the University of Memphis’ River City Partnership program, which specifically works to prepare students for positions within urban school districts.
A number of food events are just around the corner: Memphis Black Restaurant Week, Black Opulence, the Soulful Food Truck Festival, a Friday Matinee Menu, the Cooper-Young Chili Cookoff and a Whataburger giveaway.
“The best thing about that is now I’m not just helping myself. I’m able to give back and help my mom a little more. Able to help my dad,” University of Memphis Tiger Alex Lomax said during a panel about name, image and likeness opportunities.
Ja Morant stars in a new commercial for Powerade, which is set for a brand relaunch in 2023.
The flood watch goes into effect at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and lasts through Friday afternoon.
Some Collierville residents recently noticed their utility bills were unreasonably high, and after some digging, town officials realized one of their own employees was at fault.
Citizens got a look at Horn Lake’s early version of the city’s first comprehensive plan in 20 years and expressed their views for the suburb’s future.
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Tuesday that Xavier Tillman Sr.’s strong play since the All-Star break is going to force some “tough decisions” when Steven Adams returns from a knee injury.
The matchup in 2027 will be the first game between the two schools since the Tigers won a home game against Southern Miss 42-24 in 2012. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis rekindles an old series against Southern MissRelated story:
“Recent events and activity at City Hall have shown that Lakeland residents really care about how economic growth occurs in the city,” City Manager Michael Walker said.
Juvenile Court could move into the old CA, Bally splits with Comcast and the oldest swimmer to qualify for the Olympic trials was inspired by a Memphis pool project.
South Memphis residents were celebrating Tuesday as Sterilization Services of Tennessee left its home of nearly 50 years.
Pattie Gardner is out of a job as coach of the Collierville varsity girls basketball team and out of patience over what she calls “white privilege.”
While the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and SmokeSlam dominate Memphis’ May food-event lineup, there are other things to eat this month, too, from food-truck fare to high tea.
“Everybody is constantly focused on Memphis, Memphis, Memphis,” Tuggle said. “I will say something that’s probably going to shock you. The most violent criminals trying to get into our county are not coming from Memphis.”
Pedro Velasquez joined Eric Barnes to talk about LifeDoc’s mission, his family’s journey from Venezuela to Memphis, and the organization’s evolution nearly 20 years after its founding.
“Each and every one of us has an Elizabeth Lemmonds in our lives. Each and every one of us could be Elizabeth Lemmonds with just a few shifts of circumstance. How long will we wait for our turn at medical bankruptcy?”
Pedro Velasquez joined Eric Barnes to talk about LifeDoc’s mission, his family’s journey from Venezuela to Memphis, and the organization’s evolution nearly 20 years after its founding.