Calkins: It’s the worst basketball season in Memphis history — times 2!
Ja Morant is on the way out. Penny Hardaway is teetering. It’s the worst basketball season in the city’s history, featuring the fall of two Memphis icons.
City & State removing retail side to focus on coffee
Late last year, the owners decided to eliminate the retail portion of the Broad Avenue business.
City’s federal elected officials react to airstrikes on Iran
Three of Memphis’ four representatives in Washington support the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Blackburn, Rose jockey for GOP nom for governor in front of apocalyptic Lincoln Day backdrop
“We’re seriously close to losing our country. If these midterms go the wrong way, we will lose everything we have,” said a U.S. representative speaking at Shelby County’s largest annual fundraiser for the local Republican Party.
A New Yorker who helps others share their stories rewrites her own tale in Memphis
Hayley Brooks started out in the entertainment industry. Here’s how she became an entrepreneur and why she’s grown so fond of Memphis.
Three-time spelling champ is heading back to D.C. bee
Sixty children competed Saturday for the right to represent Shelby County in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The victor was a Farmington Elementary student. Again.
Tigers Talk: What the future holds for Penny Hardaway at Memphis
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin look ahead to what changes Penny Hardaway needs to make.Related content:
Memphis bike shop racing to double revenue with online business
Clark Butcher, who started Victory Bicycle Studio 16 years ago, said he also hopes to ship 150 bikes monthly.
Late free throws send Briarcrest back to final four
Josh Huggins comes through with 8.7 seconds left as the Saints hold off Chattanooga Baylor and advance to the Division 2 state boys basketball tournament in Clarksville.
MLGW recruiting from high schools, Southwest
Memphis Light, Gas and Water partnered with Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Southwest Tennessee Community College and other career and technical organizations in the area for its Customer Service Career Academy.
Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
Movers & Shakers
Financial Federal Bank, Trezevant, and Marx-Bensdorf Realtors announce promotions and additions.
Daily Jigsaw: Hot shooting
Today’s puzzle is from the CBHS vs. MUS basketball game and was taken by Mark Weber.
Daily WordRow: March 1
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Best of luck with this project and I really do hope you succeed.” — Daniel Quinn about ‘Build up, not out': City leaders wrestle with affordable-housing puzzle
“How disappointing. Individuals that have no respect for animals and other people should be banned.” — William Wilcox about Incident with visitor leads to damage at Memphis Zoo bonobo exhibit
“Wasted money is one issue but the low attendance and poor academic results are extremely critical for Memphis.” — Mike Warr about MSCS could challenge state takeover in court
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: March 1
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Metro
Blackburn, Taylor use new crime data to continue feud with DA Mulroy
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and state Sen. Brent Taylor want more information about Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy following a recent report from a local court-watch group.
Public Safety Cause of inmate’s death at 201 Poplar released
Midtown Incident with visitor leads to damage at Memphis Zoo bonobo exhibit
Metro Memphis bishop to resign, but timetable unclear
Public Safety MPD, City identify officer shot, say they will catch suspect
Business
U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
It’s not often that university administrators use sledgehammers during their jobs.
Premium Real Estate East Memphis momentum spawns new mixed-use development along South White Station Road
Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Premium Real Estate ‘Build up, not out': City leaders wrestle with affordable-housing puzzle
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
Sports
What to watch when Memphis visits East Carolina
Tied with Temple for eighth place in the American Conference with three regular-season games left, Memphis looks to take care of business against 11th-place East Carolina.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball announces home-and-home series with Texas
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: The Tigers are in a world of hurt. Is there a path out of the pit?
Premium Golf Memphis, FESJC are special to Joe Tomek. Which is why leaving is tough
High School Sports Late free throws send Briarcrest back to final four
Food
Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
For years, this was one of the most popular fish dishes in town.
Premium Real Estate New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Suburbs
Mississippi Supreme Court ruling denies Olive Branch expansion plans
A state Supreme Court ruling this week keeps 80 acres in unincorporated land outside of an Olive Branch annexation.
Premium North Mississippi On the rocks: State system delays leave DeSoto liquor stores running dry
Elections Germantown Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson to seek reelection
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Scream’ returns, a Cannes-winner from Iraq
Ghostface is back ... and so is Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar winner.
Music Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Brooks Museum honors Memphis College of Art’s ‘enduring legacy’
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
MSCS could challenge state takeover in court
Republican sponsors of the bill have said they’ll push the Tennessee General Assembly to pass legislation that would kneecap the elected board by giving a new board of state appointees powers over MSCS.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Tulips and a steamy show
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Botanic bloom
This jigsaw puzzle is from the Memphis Botanic Garden’s Bloom event and was provided by the botanic garden.