Tigers overwhelm ECU in decisive road victory
Memphis never trails as it blows out East Carolina on its way to its third straight victory.Related stories:
Martin: March magic? This Memphis team is showing it’s not done yet
In the midst of a season that went from shine to, well, you know what, in the span of a week, it is indeed time to start asking if the inverse is happening as we enter March.
Nearly 27,000 cast early ballots ahead of March 5 primary election day
The 12-day early voting period saw Democratic primary turnout drop to less than half what it was four years ago while Republican primary turnout was off by almost 1,500 from 2020.
Grizzlies Mailbag: How many Grizzlies are ready for a deep playoff run next season?
This weekend, the Memphis Grizzlies will play their 60th game of the season, and that means it’s time for a quarterly Grizzlies Mailbag. Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. approaches requirement for postseason honorsRelated story:
5 Fridays of Jazz and Crosstown Arts Jazz Month return to Memphis
Jazz concert series are returning in March to two Memphis institutions.
Lamar Avenue gas station deemed public nuisance
The Organized Crime Unit conducted an investigation into Gas Express from October 2021 to January 2024. Over that time period, police were called to the gas station 903 times.
Briarcrest boys basketball advances to Division 2-AA title game
Cooper Haynes leads with 21 points as the Saints defeat Pope John Paul II for their 30th win of the season.
Bail set at $1 million for mother charged in her daughter’s death
Brittney Jackson is charged in the death of Sequoia Samuels, her 4-year-old daughter who found dead last year following a city-wide manhunt after she was allegedly reported missing.
Petition filed in Lester Street Murders case claims false confession
Jessie Dotson was convicted of the six-murder scene in 2010 and currently sits on death row in Nashville.
Artists can receive unrestricted funding through new program
Through the pilot program called ARTSassist, at least 15 visual artists, dancers, filmmakers and musicians will receive a $5,000 grant.
Tigers, AAC announce full conference schedule
Memphis will open its conference schedule against Navy for the third consecutive year when the Midshipmen play host to the Tigers on Sept. 21.
Memphis man sentenced to 38 years in Southaven attempted-murder case
The case was the first DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton tried since being elected in November when he ran on taking a strict approach to crime committed by Memphians in North Mississippi.
‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ adds performance at Theatre Memphis
Theater fans can catch ‘Charlie Brown,’ ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,’ Broadway’s hit ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ and other shows on stages in Memphis this March.
$10 Deal: Tuyen’s shrimp on a stick and tofu vermicelli
At Tuyen’s Asian Bistro, the shrimp on a stick are visually fascinating. The crispy noodles are bundled tightly around the crustaceans like straight jackets, with the shrimp tails just barely popping out at the end.
The To-Do List: Rocker’s rockabilly, Whiskey Warmer, Poetry in the Park
This week, Joyce Cobb kicks off “5 Fridays of Jazz,” crafters swap supplies at Five in One Social Club and comedian Pete Davidson makes a stop at Minglewood.
Loflin Yard, Railgarten partner bringing similar project to Bartlett
“I think it’s going to be a benefit for Bartlett,” the property owner said of the upcoming development on U.S. 70. “I think Bartlett needs something that brings people here.”
Muddy’s Bake Shop ‘Leaps’ forward again — but with a step back
On her business’ fourth Leap Day, Muddy’s owner Kat Gordon doesn’t turn to entities that have expanded broadly for inspiration but instead looks to those businesses that have dug deep roots.
Honoring BHM
Memphis 1968 glows in stained glass at Clayborn Temple
New stained-glass images of the city’s turmoil in the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike were added to the historic church in September 2023.
Wanda Halbert’s revenue reports miss mark — for the third time
On Tuesday, Clerk Wanda Halbert submitted revised revenue reports to County Trustee Regina Newman, who said they were wrong. Meanwhile, a state audit team is due in Memphis to begin a review for the Tennessee comptroller.
The Titans are cutting a ribbon for their stadium. When will the Grizzlies?
Gov. Bill Lee and Metro Nashville officials are scheduled to cut the proverbial ribbon Thursday afternoon, raising the question of when Memphis and Shelby County officials will do the same outside FedExForum.
Sudoku: Feb. 29
Ready for a bit of a challenge? This sudoku is rated medium.
Word Search: Spoken Word
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Metro
Mother of inmate who died at 201 Poplar files lawsuit
The inmate, Ramon McGhee, 42, died in the hospital Jan. 12, 2024, two days after being found in his cell at 201 Poplar unresponsive and covered in bedbugs.
City of Memphis Memphians ask mayor questions about Elon Musk, MSCS and drive-out taggers
Shelby County County Commission approves Regional One land purchase despite $240K increase
Shelby County County Commission moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not its own
Business
‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Memphis is now one of six cities nationwide that is home to two public universities with the Carnegie R1 designation.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Premium Business Paint Memphis appeals lawsuit over back pay to former co-directors
Sports
Ja Morant leads Grizzlies to OT win over red-hot Suns
Morant’s floater with 1.4 seconds left in regulation tied the game at 137-all. Memphis closed the extra period with a 7-0 run to beat Phoenix.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 151, Suns 148 (OT)
High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 10
High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 10
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Barnes & Noble to open in Germantown
Germantown hasn’t had a large bookstore since 2011, when Borders closed in the Carrefour shopping center.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.