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
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Crossword: Wizardry
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Movers & Shakers
Saint Francis Medical Partners and Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis announce additions.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Brooks Museum’s last day
Also happening this week: Participants will honor firefighters lost in 9/11 during a stair climb at Liberty Stadium.
Elections Opinion: Jesse Huseth on affordability, education and costs in District 97
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis is moving forward. Why are some so angry about it?
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Elections Opinion: Rep. Gillespie on his support of the task force and MSCS takeover
Business
VA Medical Center chief talks upgrades to Memphis facility: ‘Veterans deserve the best’
The leader of Memphis’ VA system spoke about ongoing projects at the facility, including a new clinical lab set to happen in the next few months.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
Business Arlington company wants to expand property
Premium Business College football’s postseason may change, but AutoZone Liberty Bowl officials feel secure
Business SpaceXAI sued over worker death
Sports
Marcus Stokes answers challenges of Tigers coaching staff in win over UT Martin
Stokes took care of the ball, didn’t try to throw the home run every time and was successful converting third downs in Saturday’s win.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football After Boise beatdown, Tigers made some changes to secure win over UT Martin
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Ed Scott promised to fix the problems at the Liberty Bowl. I bought a ticket to see if it worked.
Sports Memphis Tigers moving on from track and cross country coach Kevin Robinson
Sports Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25, Miss. State in at No. 24; SEC has 10 teams ranked
Food
When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Looking for a quiet meal? Here are some ways, and places, to find it.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Andrew Adams’ award-winning Delta adobo chicken tamale
Suburbs
Lakeland moves to hinder unwanted growth along city’s main roads
Lakeland officials continue to look at plans to limit types of commercial development along major thoroughfares like U.S. 70 and Canada Road.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
Arts & Culture
Memphis Jazz Festival lineup revealed
Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker will headline the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival.
Music Memphis producer Tay Keith died from accidental drug overdose, reports say
Opinion
Opinion: It’s not how long we live, it’s what we learn
“Forgiveness is less about the people who have hurt us and more about healing ourselves after we have been hurt. Or to put it differently, the way to get even is to let go. We get even by letting go of the pain, anger and resentment.”
Elections Opinion: Jesse Huseth on affordability, education and costs in District 97
Podcasts
Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
North Mississippi The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit
Games
Daily WordRow: Sept. 20
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.