Grizzlies unravel, blow 17-point lead to Portland
The Memphis Grizzlies were doubled up in the fourth quarter and blew a 17-point lead against the Portland Trail Blazers in a loss on Saturday. Related story:
FACS wins D2-A title on Cello Jackson’s late bucket
Crusaders win second title in three years with comeback win over Providence Christian Academy.Related story:
FACS basketball gallery: ‘Dream come true’
With two seconds left in the game, First Assembly Christian School’s Cello Jackson drove the winning basket Saturday, March 2, bringing a victory in the TSSAA BlueCross Division 2-A boys title game in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Briarcrest topples Brentwood Academy for D2-AA state title
Sophomore Fred Smith dominates inside as Saints win state for the first time in five years.Related story:
Briarcrest basketball gallery: A day to remember
Briarcrest Coach John Harrington is proud of his team, especially Cooper Haynes, all-time leading scorer in Saints history and the all-time leading private school scorer in Memphis high school history.
Tigers women’s basketball getting hot at the right time
A 21-point victory over UAB on Saturday was the fifth consecutive win for Memphis.
Tennessee Education Commissioner faces heat at town hall
Lizzette Reynolds, who discussed school vouchers, drew criticism. Other speakers included Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis and Mayor Paul Young.
Tigers expected to hire Lee Marks as new running backs coach
Lee Marks will replace former running backs coach Sean Dawkins, who is now at Cincinnati.
What to expect in Tigers’ final home game of season
Memphis will face UAB at FedExForum. The Blazers beat the Tigers in late January. “It’s personal,” Nicholas Jourdain said.
Studiohouse on Malvern art gallery opens doors
Studiohouse on Malvern, located at 418 Malvern St. in Midtown, hosted its second annual open house March 2. It featured owner-artists Keiko Gonzalez and Mary Jo Karimnia as well as other artists and performers.
State Sens. London Lamar, Brent Taylor debate on bail reform, proposed laws
Two state senators, both from the Memphis area and both members of Tennessee’s Senate Judiciary Committee, agree on many aspects of the city’s crime problem even though they see different paths for solving it.
Penny Hardaway humbled him. He nearly quit. Now Trey Jemison’s Memphis journey comes full circle.
Trey Jemison almost gave up basketball for an internship with a construction company. Now one of Penny Hardaway’s former AAU players is with the Memphis Grizzlies.
New videos show violent encounters in Shelby County Jail
The newly released footage shows other altercations between inmates at the Shelby County Jail and corrections officers. Related stories: Jail cell photos, autopsy show ‘intolerable treatment,' lawyer says
Local coffee roaster wins international blind taste test
“To do the Forward Lottery, you buy a ticket and they don’t tell you anything about the coffee. I don’t know the origin, the processing or anything. You roast it and then you ship it back to them by a certain due date.”
Volunteer coach among 56 homicide victims since Jan. 1
Adrian Goodrich, also known as ‘Coach Skeet,’ is one of the people killed in January and February, according to data provided by Memphis Police Department. In the same period last year, there were 54 slayings.
Young’s second ‘One Memphis’ town hall continues focus on crime
The meeting at Gaisman Community Center focused on the Latino community in the area who complained that they are being targeted by criminals and ignored by police.
Lakeland plans for future explosive growth
“I do worry about the amount of growth that is coming,” said Kimley-Horn engineer Doug Swett, citing the impact of Ford’s BlueOval City.
Leaders sound off on sales-tax increase to fund new jail
Some local leaders, including Shelby County Commissioner Amber Mills and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, approve of funding the project through a sales-tax increase. But others say it would disproportionately impact impoverished citizens.
Hike in sales tax could pay for new Shelby County jail
A draft bill obtained by The Daily Memphian shows how Shelby County could pay for a new jail — the state would give the county permission to increase the total sales tax rate to 10.75%.
FACS advances to second state title game in three years
The Crusaders keep their cool after a torrid Silverdale Baptist start.Related story:
Portland dominates interior in win over Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies were blown out by the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The same teams will run it back on Saturday.Related story:
Sudoku: March 2
Today’s sudoku is a killer.
Movers & Shakers
UTHSC’s College of Medicine, Colliers and the Soulsville Foundation announce promotions and additions.
Metro
Type O blood donations needed during shortage, major nonprofit says
Vitalant says it needs thousands of blood donations to keep Memphis hospitals stocked, due to the lowest supply in two years.
City of Memphis City Council’s light agenda includes renewed grants program
Metro The AM/DM podcast: New housing and a beer garden, too
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Business
A $765K cleanup grant clears way for proposed Manassas Market project
The grant will help remediate the former Chism Trail grocery site in Uptown Memphis, which includes buildings that have been vacant for about 30 years.
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Sports
Red, white and the blues: World Cup fans gather for US vs Belgium at AutoZone Park
Soccer fans gathered at Autozone Park for a free watch party, hoping to witness the United States Men’s National Team advance in the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they watched history repeat itself.
Memphis Grizzlies Quinten Post to sign offer sheet with Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant traded, Summer League preview
Sports AutoZone Park to host World Cup watch party
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘This is the warning’: Inside Hana Haden’s plan to rebuild Memphis around confidence and shooting
Food
Memphis was ripe for this idea: Growing and selling tomatoes right here
Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Tous les Jours headed to the Square
Suburbs
State of Mississippi defends Elon Musk’s Southaven turbines
Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment.
Real Estate New owner sees ‘gold’ in Southaven strip mall
Arts & Culture
5 must-see concerts in July
Acclaimed musicians from as close as North Mississippi and as far as England are bringing their sounds to the Mid-South this July. Here are five highlights.
Premium Arts & Culture Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t confuse nationalism with patriotism
“American exceptionalism becomes dangerous when it suggests America is beyond criticism.”
Opinion Opinion: Why does my electricity go on vacation more than I do?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant traded, Summer League preview
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Morant to Portland and set up for Summer League 2026.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more WYXR’s director about music, AI and the evolution of the station
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Arlington football’s new facility
Today’s puzzle features the weight room in Arlington High’s new $10 million football practice facility, taken by Michael Waddell.