Buckley: A rough season for Penny Hardaway. Personally. Professionally.
Trying times at home and an early exit from the AAC Tournament leaves Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway hurting.
Tigers’ season-saving rally comes up short in AAC Tournament loss to Wichita State
Memphis falls behind by 14 points and rallies to take the lead, before falling to Wichita State and ending the Tigers AAC Tournament.Related story:
Hardaway says there’s ‘zero’ chance Memphis accepts potential NIT bid
“I’m just making that (clear) right now,” U of M basketball coach Penny Hardaway said. “I’ll talk to the (University of Memphis) administration, but I’m not looking to play in no more NITs, man — I’m sorry.”
State calls for Memphis judge’s removal
The vote comes as Boyd, who was elected in August 2022, faces felony charges of coercion and harassment, in addition to professional discipline for an ethical lapse and addiction to drugs and alcohol.
House subcommittee spikes sales tax hike to fund Shelby County Jail
A state House subcommittee has rejected a bill for this session that would have given Shelby County residents an opportunity to vote for a sales tax increase to fund a new jail.
State Senate passes law preventing local jurisdictions from banning traffic stops
“When local governments restrict police officers from carrying out their sworn duty to uphold our laws, we make every community in Tennessee more dangerous,” said State Rep. John Gillespie, who sponsored the law.
Ridgeway rolls into Class 3A semifinals
Fashion-plate Brian Carter leads the way with 23 points as Roadrunners leave no room for doubt against David Crockett.
MUS soccer standout voted athlete of the week
Worrick Uhlhorn scored both goals in season-opening victory over University School of Jackson.
Former sheriff’s office captain recommended for decertification
A former Shelby County Sheriff’s captain failed to show up for her hearing with the POST Commission on Thursday leading to a recommendation that she be decertified as a law enforcement officer.
As prices double for two new high schools, questions arise, too
The cost of building new high schools in Cordova and Frayser has more than doubled since the projects were first proposed. The debate about what to do involves money, equity and what amenities are needed for a state-of-the-art school. From MLK Prep to Trezevant and back againRelated stories:
Mississippi Senate passes early voting bill
The Senate bill was sent to the Mississippi House for consideration, would replace the state’s in-person absentee voting system and open early voting to anyone who is registered, regardless of whether or not they meet absentee requirements.
Time for Memphians to root for Kentucky. And Tennessee. And Kansas. Yes, really.
Kevin Kane, the president and CEO of Memphis Tourism, says he’ll be happy no matter which eight teams are assigned to Memphis for the NCAA Tournament. But if Kentucky, Tennessee or Kansas are included? He expects “a tsunami.”
Riverbeat Music Festival releases daily schedules
The five-stage music festival May 3-5 includes a diverse lineup and lots of the city’s mix of music.
Douglass stays perfect, advances to 2A semifinals
Red Devils improve to 34-0 in a foul-plagued affair.
Grizzlies Insider: Bane’s return, Morant’s assist and Goodwin’s tooth
Desmond Bane has been updated on the Memphis Grizzlies’ injury report, Marcus Smart is mentoring Jordan Goodwin and Luke Kennard has new Nike Ja 1 sneakers.
2024 Southern Heritage Classic tickets go on sale March 15
The game between the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Tennessee State University will kick off at 6 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
The To-Do List: St. Patrick’s fun, Scorsese films and a JT album drop
This week, an old Young Avenue Deli staple gets the band back together, Scarface offers a look behind the Tiny Desk and you can read books in silence at Novel.
$10 Deal: Global Cafe’s sambusas, soup and sandwiches
Nearly all of Global Cafe’s starters are under the $10 deal mark.
Sound Bites: New Memphis guide book shares must-eats
In this week’s episode of Sound Bites, Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield discuss “100 Things To Do In Memphis Before You Die”.
Guest Column: In memory of Jerome Makowsky
“Sometimes in our race to the finish line, to complete the demands of the day, we forget to stop for a moment to appreciate the folks who spent a lifetime before us trying to make Memphis the place where we want to live.”
Sudoku: March 14
Today’s sudoku is a killer one.
Metro
With his sense of fairness, Brother Terence integrated CBHS
The oldest Lasallian Brother in the United States, Brother Terence McLaughlin, who integrated Christian Brothers High School in 1963, died Sunday. He was 102.
Music GPAC selects new director
Premium Education Feagins alleges defamation, contract breaches in updated lawsuit
Public Safety Federal sentencing dates set for former cops charged in Tyré Nichols’ death
Business
Ashlar Hall gets more time for renovations
Ashlar Hall was approved for a use variance in 2023 to allow an event center on the property. However, that variance was set to expire in September.
Transportation & Logistics Saddle Creek Corp. is closing
Food News Bahama Breeze files layoff notice two weeks after closing
Premium Health Care No one bid on Shelby County’s autopsy contract. Here’s what happens now.
Sports
Melrose High to vacate 2024 football state runner-up finish
Penalty comes after TSSAA finds the Golden Wildcats, who reached the 2024 state championship game, used an ineligible player in eight games — including all five postseason contests.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway’s Orlando Magic uniform auctioned for $52K
Sports Tennessee knocked out of Women’s World Series by Texas
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Four lessons from an Oklahoma City-Indiana NBA Finals
Food
Side Porch owners open Bartlett’s Pharmacy Coffeehouse
The owners of the Side Porch Steakhouse are adding a coffeehouse in the former pharmacy building next door to their restaurant.
Suburbs
Multiple arrests made at large house party in Collierville
Collierville police answered calls over the weekend to a large gathering leading to the arrest of eight people on various drug and firearms charges.
Arts & Culture
Can you spell and drink at the same time?
Those who fancied themselves good spellers gathered Saturday at Crosstown Brewing Co. for the Drunken Dictionary Spelling Bee.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”