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
Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
Nearly 33,000 people are registered to vote in Germantown, but only 3,513 have voted, according to the Shelby County Election Commission.
2026 elections Elections Early-voter turnout spikes in last days
City of Memphis Man who attempted to kidnap Mayor Young indicted federally
Music The AM/DM podcast: Cue the music
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Ted Townsend is out, and Baron Von Opperbean is in
Business
Memphis-based event agency acquired by private equity firm
LEO Events announced it has been bought by Hoffmann Family of Cos. LEO Events employs more than 100 people.
Premium Business Ted Townsend out as Chamber president
Premium Business Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial breaks ground on $27M Fayette County hospital
Premium Real Estate Locals buy East Memphis hotel for $5.5 million
Sports
Memphis Tigers land a big man in transfer portal
Corneilous Williams averaged 12.2 points and 9.3 rebounds last season. He ranked in the 90th percentile nationally for offensive rebounding percentage at 12.9%.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Viral sensation Luke Almodovar brings high-flying talent to Memphis
Memphis Tigers Basketball Southern Miss’ Tylik Weeks commits to Memphis
Memphis Tigers Basketball Kansas State’s strength and conditioning coach joining Tigers staff
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: The best young athlete in Memphis? Noah Schepman is an inspiration on wheels.
Food
Food Files: Flame Ramen is back Downtown, paired with coffee and tea
It’s all openings this week with TacoNGanas, Bloom Bakery & Cafe, Playa Bowls and Brain Food Memphis.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Kat’s Sourdough’s lox bagel
Suburbs
Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
Nearly 33,000 people are registered to vote in Germantown, but only 3,513 have voted, according to the Shelby County Election Commission.
High School Sports Houston strikes twice late to salvage draw with rival Collierville
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Meet Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s featured designers
Runway at the Museum includes six featured designers, most of whom are local.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more For local Fashion Week, ‘Memphis is the host’
Opinion
Calkins: The best young athlete in Memphis? Noah Schepman is an inspiration on wheels.
When Noah Schepman was one, his dad built him a tiny wheelchair. Now Schepman’s tennis coach calls him “the fastest kid — on feet or wheels — that I’ve ever seen.”
2026 elections Otis Sanford Sanford: Time for Big Shelby to come to the table — and vote
Podcasts
For local Fashion Week, ‘Memphis is the host’
For Ramona Sonin, her life in fashion started when she was a kid and got her first pair of white go-go boots. She joins Eric Barnes on this week’s “The Sidebar” podcast to talk about Memphis Art & Fashion Week 2026.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies Podcast: NBA Draft guard prospects
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Farmers market flowers
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of flowers at the Hernando Farmers Market and was provided by DeSoto County Tourism.