Saturday prep report: Briarcrest, FACS, ECS advance to Cookeville
Saints use another big run to eliminate MUS. FACS hangs tough to down Columbia Academy while ECS rolls past Goodpasture. And, Arlington wrestler wins state.
Backers of ‘End the Grocery Tax’ bill gather
Those in favor of the proposed House Bill 2043, which would eliminate the state tax on groceries if it passes, got together Saturday — where else? — outside a supermarket.
Women in Arts festival returns to Dixon, Theatre Memphis
Theatre Memphis and Dixon Gallery and Gardens are on their fifth year of conducting the partnership event that’s immersive to the public and centered around women’s art.
150-year-old image of dark-skinned Jesus finds home
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art was selected by Rhode Island leaders in the arts, historical preservation and Black history to receive the oldest known stained glass depicting Jesus as a person of color, also known as the “Black Gospel Window.”
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You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
What to expect in Memphis’ revenge game against FAU
Revenge is a dish best served cold. The day Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has been awaiting for more than 11 months has arrived.Related story:
Memphis women mark third straight win
The University of Memphis women’s basketball team moves to 11-15 overall and 7-8 in AAC play after the Tigers defeat the Tulane Green Wave.
Dandridge out against FAU as Memphis launches investigation
The University of Memphis is “gathering and reviewing information regarding a potential issue” that could have an impact on Dandridge’s eligibility.
Memphis Grizzlies waive Jacob Gilyard, sign Jordan Goodwin
The Memphis Grizzlies made a roster move Saturday to give them more backcourt options the rest of the season.
UTHSC Dental College will ‘Give Kids a Smile’
The event will provide free dental services to children who need them while giving dental students the opportunity to interact with patients and build clinical and interpersonal skills.
Broken Bottles: an update on smash-and-grab sting indictments, arrests
Fifteen people were indicted for allegedly organizing the enterprise, and dozens more were arrested.
Paul Young wants first budget to focus on crime, blight, potholes and more
Young said in an interview on WKNO-TV’s “Behind the Headlines” the budget will be “more firmed up” in the coming months. He will take a budget proposal to the Memphis City Council in May.
Southeast Memphis hotel could become apartments for veterans
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a charitable organization to support military veterans, has applied to the Land Use Control Board to turn a WoodSpring Suites into a multifamily apartment residence for veterans.
Road closures to affect Germantown traffic
This weekend’s partial closure of Germantown Road and Germantown Parkway near the Bobby Lanier Bridge will prepare for a longer closure. In a separate project, work is set to begin on Dogwood Road.
Even as Grizzlies fall to Clippers, some are ‘hungry’ with ‘a lot to prove’
Memphis has confirmed what everyone expected: The players currently available are the same ones that will play at least until the waning days of the regular season.Related story:
Grizzlies feature Memphis artists in Black History Month exhibition
Memphis muralist and painter Jamond Bullock curated the NBA team’s exhibition, which showcases artistic diversity in a variety of mediums.
CBU opens packaging lab, showcases power of thinking inside the box
By the end of the year, CBU is hoping to have a certified thermal testing lab. In 2023, there were only 11 in the world.
Five must-see shows for March 2024
A Brooklyn DJ comes to Growlers, a folk legend returns to the Orpheum Theatre, an indie-rock veteran comes to Minglewood Hall, a jazz saxophonist and guitarist come to the Green Room and more.
Tigers look ahead: ‘Can’t do anything but play hard’
Memphis will have its first chance at revenge when Florida Atlantic visits FedExForum on Sunday for the teams’ first-ever game as conference mates. Last season the Owls knocked the Tigers out of the NCAA Tournament. Penny Hardaway provides status update on David Jones, othersRelated story:
Hutchinson: Ponzi schemes run gamut, from postal coupons to emu farms
Charles Ponzi gave his name to a type of investment scheme, but they were around before him and are with us still. Here are some red flags from the SEC and BBB.
Grizzlies feature Memphis artists in Black History Month exhibition
The exhibition includes work from visual artists Khara Woods, Frank D. Robinson and Richard Echols and multi-disciplinary artist Siphne Sylve.
Guest Column: Celebrating community voice in superintendent search
“The inclusion of community feedback exemplifies a process that is both inclusive and reflective of our community’s values. This alignment between the Board’s actions and community expectations sets a strong foundation for the collaborative work ahead.”
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This Week in Memphis: Downtown Dining and drinking at the Hu. Hotel
Also happening this week: Some schools are closed for Veterans Day, and the new Sultana Disaster Museum opens.
Education Did the Tennessee midterms complicate Marsha Blackburn’s voucher expansion plans?
Business
More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Local doctors say it’s important to see if you qualify to get screened.
Premium Business Midtown Autowerks moving a few blocks to Liberty Park area
Sports
Buckley: Respect won’t come easily for these Tigers. Two wins are a good start.
“After following up a season-opening upset win over preseason No. 18 Iowa State with Saturday’s home-opening win over VCU, however, the days of laying low are about done for the Memphis Tigers.”
Memphis Tigers Basketball Jayden Reid’s free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU
Food
Mid-South Food Bank scrambles to fill the gap as SNAP rules tighten
Under new federal rules, states with SNAP payment error rates over 6% will be liable for the costs of those mistakes. As Tennessee grows more cautious, families feel the pinch.
Suburbs
Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remains undecided as Democrat Scott Colom’s lead continues to grow. Outstanding affidavit and absentee ballots in DeSoto County and across the state are a key reason why.
Arts & Culture
The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
Opinion
Echols: The naked headlines and the name of Jesus
“The hiccup is not the presence of sin in our local news – we all see that. Rather, it is the presence of cunningly subversive sin in my own life, and frankly, in yours.”
Podcasts
Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.