The Monday, March 31, County Commission meeting will be a busy one. On the agenda is an advisory board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools and a call for public hearings on xAI’s permitting process.

Several high-profile restaurant projects have taken much longer to open than originally expected. And while perfecting recipes, hiring staff and fine-tuning the concept are key ingredients, there is often another big hurdle.

Several years ago, Talana Patterson kept seeing her husband and son’s receipts from a store called Bricks & Minifigs; once she visited herself, the family made an even bigger purchase. 

Bryan Torres led the attack going 4-for-5 with the home run, two runs scored and two RBIs. Jose Barrero went 3-for-5 with a solo home run.

Defined largely by triumph, but tainted too, the 1984-85 Memphis State Tigers basketball team was perfectly imperfect, a fun bunch that had faults but also had a blast.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the firing of Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and answer questions from readers on social media. 

Memphis drops season opener 26-12 to Michigan Panthers. 

Houston’s relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021, with L.J. Cryer scoring 17 points in a 69-50 victory on Sunday.

Following a Saturday loss to the Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies players shared their reactions to the Friday firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins. It’s safe to say they were surprised. 

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The Grizzlies have only eight games left in the regular season, so what’s left to accomplish? “Anything we want,” Ja Morant said. “It’s not like we’re eliminated from the playoffs.”

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After an “insane” 48 hours, the Grizzlies lost to the Lakers, 134-127. So how can interim coach Tuomas Iisalo make it better? By doing one important thing.

Dozens gathered at Grind City Brewing on Saturday to celebrate all things canine as part of the annual Dogchella event. Local dog celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake lent their star power to the event.