Memphis sits in 11th place in the Western Conference and has played most games with lineups cobbled together from available players.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

“I’m fully invested in this thing — that’s why I’m here,” said Hardaway, who’s posted a 174-83 overall record.

“It’s no secret I am concerned with vacant buildings around town,”one official said of the plans for the 35-foot-tall building. “I think this is a fabulous project that repurposes a property. ... This will enhance the area.”

A total of 121 candidates made the deadline to file their qualifying petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission.

For nearly a year, Comeback Coffee has existed without couches, without conversations and without a morning crowd lingering at its Downtown cafe. On Saturday, Feb. 28, that energy will return to North Main Street.

Topping the council’s agenda are final votes on the first step toward a Hyde Square plaza Downtown, as well as discussion on changing the status of library workers and an update on the city’s bus system.

Scotty Pippen Jr.’s technical foul in Memphis’ loss to Miami has turned into a fine, after the NBA said the guard “further escalated" an altercation with an opposing player.

Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Briarcrest and Collierville up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Standouts from Fayette-Ware, Harding, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.

“Bloom: A Million Shades of Spring” includes events with enticing names like Bloom Saturdays, Sips of Spring, Tulips at Twilight and Petals and Parasols.

The regular audit is separate from the state-ordered forensic audit of the Memphis school system. The forensic audit is underway. 

The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.

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Faculty sets a tone: Bodies will be treated with dignity. Usually, however, students don’t need the reminder. At the end of the semester, many even linger to say goodbye to their bodies.

Maybe, just maybe, a class at Christian Brothers University can focus attention back on the murders of Beau and Shea Grauer, two brothers killed seven months apart in two separate Midtown shootings that appear unconnected.

Some worried the Memphis Safe Task Force’s launch would drive crime up in the suburbs.

Also in the political roundup, Rose says he has a plan for state control after the Task Force; Buckner says the Task Force has a secret; and Smiley says the county mayor has a role to play at the jail.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of an owl at the Mid-South Raptor Center and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

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The Grizzlies played on Saturday without a traditional big man when the 10-day contract of 7-foot Memphis Hustle center Lawson Lovering expired.

Also happening this week: Another election deadline is coming, and a private karaoke studio opens.

The loss to UAB leaves the Tigers tied for seventh in the American, but Hardaway is not worried about his team’s future or his own; he is focused on the next game.

Commissioners are also voting on an effort to restructure its diversity efforts in keeping with the Trump administration’s ban on such programs.

Memphis fell behind by 16 at halftime and cut the deficit to 3 points with 7:05 left in the game, but UAB held off the Tigers to win in Memphis for the first time since 1999.

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Box score: UAB 78, Memphis 67