Memphis women start fast, defeat Jackson State in WNIT
The Tigers, playing in front of a loud, large crowd at Elma Roane Fieldhouse, never trailed. Memphis will play Ball State Monday in the second round.
Calkins: Kendric Davis is at the NCAA Tournament! Now what will he do next?
Kendric Davis has made it to the NCAA Tournament. Now he’s aiming to be one of the Memphis program’s all-time greats.
Morant expresses regret to family, team in full ESPN interview
In the full interview, Ja Morant said the negative publicity has been tough on him because he knows that his parents raised him right.
FedEx impacted by market softness but earnings beat expectations
FedEx says continued demand weakness, particularly at FedEx Express, affected its most recent earnings period.
Polling data shows Memphis mayoral contest is ‘anyone’s game’
An early unaffiliated poll shows Memphis NAACP President Van Turner, former mayor Willie Herenton and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. tightly bunched at the top of the crowded Memphis mayoral race.
Davis and Williams are the country’s ‘best one-two punch.’ How far can they carry the Tigers?
DeAndre Williams and Kendric Davis are a dominant duo. Penny Hardaway said they remind him of the days he played with David Vaughn. How far can they carry the Tigers? The journey starts Friday night. DeAndre Williams with a GoPro — and other tournament shenanigansRelated story:
Haywood holds off determined Ridgeway in Class 3A semis
Tomcats make enough plays down the stretch and end Roadrunners’ underdog run.Related story:
Giles County holds off Power Center Academy
Knights had a chance to win or tie at the buzzer but the Bobcats hang on and advance to Class 2A semifinals.
$10 Deal: Vegetarian friendly lunch at Sam’s Deli
Sam’s Deli, a Highland Avenue favorite, offers a nice veggie pita sandwich for a lighter lunch and half sandwiches for those who can’t put away a huge hoagie.
EPA proposes limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
PFAS are a class of more than 12,000 human-made compounds. They accumulate in the environment and human bodies over time and don’t easily degrade, which is why some call them “forever chemicals.”
Joey Dorsey’s second act in Memphis keeps Tigers ‘a step ahead’ as they enter NCAA Tournament
Joey Dorsey is headed back to the NCAA Tournament, 15 years after the end of his collegiate career at Memphis.
Ja Morant expresses remorse in ESPN interview, return plans in place
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addresses what’s next for the team’s star point guard. Ja Morant suspended eight games by NBA, can return to team March 20Related story:
Herrington: Morant’s coming back. Let’s hope he’s ready.
This is perhaps the biggest young star in the NBA, subject to a league gun investigation twice in five weeks. It’s a red alarm issue far beyond Memphis.
What to look for in Memphis’ NCAA Tournament 1st-round game against FAU
While some on the outside are already looking ahead, Memphis knows it can’t skip steps. The No. 8 seed Tigers are focused on preparing for No. 9 seed FAU ahead of Friday’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup.Related story:
The To-Do List: Cherry blossom picnic, puppets and where to get green beer
This week, we’ve got your St. Patrick’s Day guide. Plus, the Godmother of Soul is at the Orpheum, and there’s magic at the Halloran Centre.
Grizzlies Insider: Sacramento, Memphis in close race for second in the West
Just how tight is this race going to be? The computer models at several analytics websites project the two teams will finish within one game at the end of the regular season.
Officials work to increase juvenile transparency amid tight state laws
The limited access to juvenile court proceedings and case records may change as local leaders push for publicly available data and other case records. Related story: Advocate knows change is possible in Juvenile Court because she’s seen it
Political Roundup: Mayoral candidates discuss police director’s future at forum
Two contenders for Memphis mayor say they have already decided they will not keep Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis as Memphis Police director if they are elected.
Metro
County Commission has little appetite for giving itself a raise
While only two commissioners voted to get a raise, the panel showed more warmth to a proposed minimum-wage increase for county employees.
Shelby County County Commission stands pat on grants, but moves ahead on ethics board changes
Education Rally condemns legislative proposal for state to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools
City of Memphis Memphis City Council to dig more into fake MATA routes
Business
First Horizon makes largest donation to Baptist’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
First Horizon Foundation’s $1 million donation to Baptist Health Sciences University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, the first school of its kind in West Tennessee and the second in the state.
Premium Health Care Le Bonheur leader wants Heart Institute to be ‘center of excellence’
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Sports
Grizzlies remain winless in California this season with loss to Kings
The Grizzlies are now 0-7 in games played in California this season after a loss to the Kings. Can they gain momentum before the end of a long road trip? Grizzlies Insider: Bane sets his hate-watch schedule, Grizz NCAA tourney picksRelated content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Kings 132, Grizzlies 122
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘Next man up’: Depleted Tigers ready to fight heading into March Madness
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Memphis feels it got what it deserved. Was there ever any doubt?
Food
What to Order: Bog & Barley’s beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips
The Beer-Battered Fish N’ Chips at Bog & Barley are the real deal.
Suburbs
‘Harder than it looks': Newcomers give curling a whirl at Mid-South Ice House
About 30 people showed up to the Mid-South Ice House Saturday to learn the ancient sport of curling, taught by members of the Mid-South Curling Club.
Arts & Culture
Shelby Farms leader on the nonprofit’s past and future
Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes to discuss the controversies that once hung around Shelby Farms Parks and what’s going on inside it now.
Opinion
Calkins: The Tigers are No. 1 again! (But even better, they’re No. 5)
Maybe we shouldn’t have been surprised the Memphis Tigers are a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They’ve certainly earned the respect.
Podcasts
Shelby Farms leader on the nonprofit’s past and future
Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes to discuss the controversies that once hung around Shelby Farms Parks and what’s going on inside it now.