Buckley: Flopping? Flailing? Maybe. But PJ Haggerty wants what he’s earned.
Frustration finally boiled over for guard PJ Haggerty and the Tigers. “If he gets fouled,” coach Penny Hardaway said, “we just want the call.”
‘It’s time to win’: Dainja takes over late to lift Tigers past Rice
Tied at 70 with 3:52 left, the Tigers ended the game on a 14-2 run to pick up their 23rd win of the season. Box score: Memphis 84, Rice 72 Tigers Talk: Memphis’ NCAA Tournament seed range, potential March Madness X factorsRelated content:
Box score: Memphis 84, Rice 72
This is the box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Rice Owls on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at FedExForum.
Protesters outnumber Rittenhouse crowd at U of M
The evening went off without violence, with about 30 people attending Kyle Rittenhouse’s second attempt at a speech on the University of Memphis campus.
Ukraine supporters protest Trump at Poplar and Highland
More than 100 Memphians gathered at Poplar and Highland Wednesday afternoon to protest the current administration and its recent decisions supporting Russia in that country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Memphians speak out against potential state MSCS takeover
Speaking outside of the National Civil Rights Museum, a group of business and community leaders launched a coalition, arguing a state takeover would strip Memphians of the ability to govern their schools and make decisions for students.
Whitehaven boys, girls teams sweep District 16-4A basketball titles
Willie Kemp’s boys and Lynn Smith’s girls earn No. 1 seeds for the upcoming Region 8-4A tournament.
Tigers freshman Carter McKay delivering early behind big bat
Arlington High product Carter McKay has come a long way from swinging broomsticks at home with his brothers. He’s already hit a home run and recorded four RBIs in his first two career starts.
‘A unified voice’: Memphis Chamber group makes itself heard in Nashville
Eighty-six members of the Greater Memphis Chamber traveled to Nashville to meet with state legislators, officers and cabinet heads to advocate for issues relevant to the local business community.
Germantown commission takes first pass at First Watch
First Watch cleared an official Germantown hurdle Tuesday evening, edging closer to filling the former Chili’s spot in Germantown.
Memphians ask mayor questions about Elon Musk, MSCS and drive-out taggers
Memphis Mayor Paul Young took his town hall approach to a corner of the internet this week, responding directly to Reddit users’ top concerns.
Bartlett passes first reading to change charter and add term limits
After many years of the former mayor and several other elected officials serving 20 years or longer in their positions, Bartlett is looking to implement term limits.
Here are the charter operators applying to open or run schools in Tennessee in 2026-27
Two groups want to open the first charter schools for at-risk students under a new state law.
Calkins: A birth, a death and an improbable reunion — after more than three decades
Kelli Collins was just 16 when she gave her baby up for adoption. Three months later, she died in a car crash. This is the story of how that baby found his way back to Memphis.
Sew long: Germantown, Southaven Joann craft stores to close
Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide.
Tigers Talk: Memphis’ NCAA Tournament seed range, potential March Madness X factors
Upadhyaya and Martin discuss Memphis’ NCAA Tournament seeding possibilities, biggest areas of concerns heading into March and more.
Japanese department store coming to Germantown
The international brand will open its first Tennessee location in Germantown. It will occupy the former Tuesday Morning.
Grizzlies podcast: What is Memphis’ go-to closing lineup?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which players are making the best case to be part of Memphis’ playoff rotation and closing lineup.
Bog & Barley team to open new concept in Collierville
The new restaurant will be located in the former space of Highlander Restaurant & Pub, which closed last year.
MSCS greenlights 2025-26 school calendar
Updates to the calendar aim to improve participation in parent-teacher conferences and align schedules with nearby municipal school districts.
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.
Sanford: A Delta newspaper and an assault on freedom of the press
The Clarksdale Press Register garnered national attention recently after a judge ordered the paper to take down an editorial critical of Clarksdale’s elected officials.
Inked: Freight company coming to Memphis; new Gossett car dealership
California-based Kal Freight Inc. occupies space in Whitehaven and Gossett Motors launches expansion on Covington Pike.
Chelsea Greenline starts to take shape after long, winding road
North Memphis residents met Tuesday night to hear the latest on the long-delayed plan for a pedestrian and bike pathway stretching from Chelsea and Evergreen to Washington Park.
Beyond the wheelchair: Local clinic helps bridge accessibility gap
At the Seating and Positioning Clinic in Arlington, workers improve the quality of life by building custom-made wheelchairs and positioning devices for Tennesseans of all ages with a range of disabilities.
Truist Bank names new Memphis president
Truist said Jean Morton, its new Memphis market president, will harness her more than 30 years of experience to help grow the bank’s local presence.
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Metro
County Commission chooses Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson’s replacement
The new General Sessions Criminal Court judge was chosen by Shelby County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Feb.24, on the third ballot. She takes office March 1. County Commission moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not their ownRelated content:
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State Government Memphis lawmakers propose bill to study need for third bridge to Arkansas
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Business
Paint Memphis appeals lawsuit over back pay to former co-directors
Paint Memphis, the nonprofit that transforms a corner of the city each year with its signature mural fest, has appealed a court ruling that says it failed to fully pay two former co-directors for six months of work.
Premium Real Estate Memphis hotel industry struggles to get back to pre-pandemic numbers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Health Care ‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
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Sports
Ja Morant found his dance moves, and the Grizzlies found an OT win
Ja Morant came through for the Grizzlies when they needed him the most, and Memphis danced past the Phoenix Suns in overtime. Related content:
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Premium Food News Food Files: Brookhaven Circle space to become special event venue
Suburbs
Barnes & Noble to open in Germantown
Germantown hasn’t had a large bookstore since 2011, when Borders closed in the Carrefour shopping center.
Premium Public Safety Mississippi lawmakers to unveil new legislation following controversial bounty hunter bill
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Performing Arts New Theatre Memphis season includes ‘Legally Blonde’ musical, ‘Shawshank Redemption’
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.