Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.

Two buildings on Vance get a new owner and a new purpose; Memphis Zoo getting a new stingray home.

While some favorites remain, about two-thirds of Babalu’s menu has been updated or replaced with new dishes. 

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

Orion Financial, Reynolds and Bone & Griesbeck PLC, Alliance Healthcare Services and Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate announce promotions and additions. 

The 1st includes DeSoto County. Southaven, Hernando, Horn Lake, Olive Branch, Oxford, and Tupelo are all in the district.

The Grizzlies surrendered a double-digit lead and appeared to be frustrated by Philadelphia’s constant trips to the free-throw line. 

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Box score: 76ers 139, Grizzlies 129

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

A senior Saint and a sophomore Panther win Mr. Basketball in their respective classes.

State Rep. Gabby Salinas recently visited a local high schooler who was arrested by the Memphis Safe Task Force and is now being held at the ICE detention center in Mason, Tennessee.

Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen delayed a vote that was destined to approve a Chick-fil-A after a Chancery Court ruling against the town’s previous rejection.

Tennessee would spend around $303 million next school year to fund private school tuition costs for 40,000 students if Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal is successful.

The Downtown Memphis Commission’s COO said the DMC is excited about upcoming projects but noted development in the neighborhood is challenging.

The Liars’ Lunch club tried without success to get the Houston’s chicken tenders back on the menu. Now, there’s a plan to bring back tempura chicken tenders at a different restaurant on the same site. 

Republican supermajority passes Nashville Democrat’s bill banning individuals and corporations from owning more than 100 single-family homes in most Tennessee counties. 

The Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” is the best 2025 film to skip Memphis screens entirely, Chris Herrington said.

Memphis failed to land a player on the American’s all-conference first, second or third teams — or on the 10-player All-Newcomer Team. 

Collierville officials have approved an extension of their contract with the company that provides its fireworks display for the Independence Day celebration.

The vote followed widespread community outcry about the turbines’ impact on the quality of life for neighbors and residents. 

With six nonconference matchups now set, Memphis is still left with seven spots to fill in its 13-game 2026-27 non-American Conference schedule.

The Tigers begin American Conference tournament play against the No. 9-seeded Green Wave.

Panthers are aiming to reach the Class 4A championship game for the fourth straight year. Collierville, meanwhile, is at state for the first time since 1989 — and second time ever.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s recent comments and simulate the NBA Draft Lottery. 

Today’s puzzle is the green goddess sandwich at Belltower and was taken by Mark Weber.

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