Madness and agony: Memphis gets its moment in NCAA Tournament
Tears flowed after Houston beats Texas A&M and Clemson knocks off Baylor in NCAA Tournament games at FedExForum.
Houston punches ticket to Sweet 16 in overtime
But, Texas A&M wouldn’t go down easy. Houston had to earn every bit of this victory. Clemson holds off Baylor, advances to Sweet 16Related content:
NCAA box score: Clemson 72, Baylor 64
NCAA box score: Houston 100, Texas A&M 95 (OT)
Clemson holds off Baylor, advances to Sweet 16
Clemson is headed to Los Angeles and a matchup against Arizona after withstanding a late rally from Baylor Sunday in an NCAA Tournament second-round game at FedExForum.Related content:
NCAA box score: Houston 100, Texas A&M 95 (OT)
NCAA men’s basketball box score for Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second-round game between the Houston Cougars and Texas A&M Aggies.
Memphis car show puts attendees in the driver’s seat
At the Memphis International Auto Show, eligible attendees got the chance to drive some of the latest car models on the main road outside the Renasant Convention Center.
Undefeated Melrose set standard for high school hoops in 1974
The Golden Wildcats’ first state title laid the foundation for decades of success in the TSSAA’s largest public-school classification.
This Week in Memphis: Kinfolk opens and Showboats season kicks off
Also happening this week: Judge Melissa Boyd is due in court, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter.
Indoor pickleball facility opens in a theater near you
Bluff City Pickleball, the first indoor pickleball facility in Memphis, officially opens at the former Malco Bartlett Cinema, transforming all 10 theaters, the concession stand and projector rooms.
Understaffed and underpaid: Top jailer cites reasons for security issues
A December 2023 deposition provides testimony from assistant chief jailer George Askew about the state of the Shelby County jail and how it’s run. Former sheriff asks why 201 Poplar seems to be going backwardRelated story:
Rhodes College unveils National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza
The plaza commemorates the nine historically black fraternities and sororities founded at American universities during the 1900s.
Landers Center funding leaps to more than $84M
DeSoto County supervisors boost budget for expansion of the Southaven convention facility from $35 million approved in 2021, to $84.1 million.
Decades into Velsicol cleanup, community remains skeptical
At a rare community meeting Thursday evening, tensions between about 30 community members and a couple company representatives boiled over. One message was clear: The community doesn’t trust Velsicol.
Echols: ‘Where we learn about the fun side of God’
“When you get to be an adult, laughter can feel like an add-on like whipped cream, a free mint or pressing snooze on the alarm clock.”
Greenstein: ‘Religion without humor isn’t healthy’
“The observance of today’s Jewish holiday lends tremendous insight into the Jewish mind, namely the ability to accept life with a sense of humor is a key ingredient to healthy living.”
Sudoku: March 24
Ready for a bit of a challenge?
Crossword: Wizardry
Try your hand at this crossword.
Movers & Shakers
Saint Francis Medical Partners and Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis announce additions.
Metro
Charges dropped for 14-year-old involved in St. George’s case
Chargers were dropped for a 14-year-old accused of aggravated rape at St. George’s Independent School.
City of Memphis City Council approves big changes to city impasse procedure
Public Safety Memphis student detained by ICE ‘not doing well,’ lawmaker says
City of Memphis Memphis police chief echoes mayor on youth curfew enforcement
Premium State Government Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Act heading to state Senate floor
Business
Tennessee will need 8,500 new nurses by 2035. So Methodist Le Bonheur made a pipeline.
A celebration unfolded at Methodist University Hospital as students sign to a registered nurse apprenticeship program in hopes to get more nurses into the local health system.
Premium Real Estate Bakery moving into former Midtown Muddy’s
Real Estate Morgan Steel expanding locally, adding more than 100 jobs
Premium Health Care Sixth faculty member at UTHSC resigns over fellow professor
Premium Real Estate Fantastic Fans building is gone but owner still fixes wobble
Sports
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke ruled out for season
Not only are the star point guard and backup center out for the season, but the Memphis Grizzlies announced that starting center Zach Edey had another procedure.
Sports Munford baseball rallies to defeat Arlington
Premium Memphis Tigers Football What to know about the Tigers’ new offensive scheme
Memphis Tigers Football Safety Ian Foster shines on first day of Tigers spring practice
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies shellacked in 39-point loss to Hawks
Food
Third McDonald’s approved in Collierville
Collierville approved a third McDonald’s in town. It has little jurisdiction over the one that remains vacant.
Premium Real Estate Bakery moving into former Midtown Muddy’s
Suburbs
Charges dropped for 14-year-old involved in St. George’s case
Chargers were dropped for a 14-year-old accused of aggravated rape at St. George’s Independent School.
Collierville Third McDonald’s approved in Collierville
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is for the kids (of all ages), Prince and Dylan duel
Also opening this week in wide release are two horror-comedies: “They Will Kill You” with Zazie Beetz (“Atlanta”) and Myha’la (“Industry”), and “Forbidden Fruits.”
Premium Arts & Culture Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Opinion
Opinion: Art is enduring
“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”
Opinion Opinion: In Memphis, school decisions carry history. This one carries hope.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Are vee there yet? – A new RV park comes to Cordova
What was once the Gameday Baseball complex in Cordova is set to become an “upscale” RV park, catering to the higher end of the recreational vehicle market.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Games
Sudoku: March 23
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?