Two bills seeking to restrict the sale and manufacture of hemp-derived cannabinoids in Tennessee passed through the state House of Representatives Criminal Justice subcommittee last week.

“The lack of Black doctors is not due to a lack of talent or drive. It’s a consequence of long-standing inequities that continue to shape who gets to wear the white coat.”

Also opening this month: a group show featuring nine Memphis artists at Marshall Arts.

Richard Shadyac Jr. helped transform St. Jude into the most trusted brand in the world. His departure after 16 years is a moment of celebration — and uncertainty, too.

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After losing to the San Antonio Spurs Saturday, Aldama wasn’t the only one who vented. Luke Kennard and Jaren Jackson Jr. also shared their annoyance about the team’s lack of urgency.

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Box score: Spurs 130, Grizzlies 128

Fox broke a tie with 2.6 seconds left for the last of his 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-128 on Saturday night despite 42 points from Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Saints handled Chattanooga Baylor, and the Gryphons defeated Christ Academy of Knoxville in a road game.

Box score for the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs game at FedExForum.

The Guns to Garden program aims to dismantle firearms, then remake them into useful items such as garden tools. On Saturday, dozens of people turned in their weapons in exchange for gift cards.

While the indictment does not name the nonprofits, The Daily Memphian analyzed meeting minutes from the Shelby County Board of Commissioners and the Memphis City Council to determine which nonprofits were likely involved.

Here’s what’s showing in Memphis theaters this March, including one show that the director describes as “incredibly weird.” 

Reginald Coopwood of Regional One Health talks on “Behind The Headlines” about alternatives for the hospital rebuild, and why the decision was made to shift the project to a new site.

Penny Hardaway expects “a bare-knuckle fight” when his No. 18 Tigers (23-5, 13-2 AAC) take on regional rival UAB on Sunday (3 p.m., ESPN) at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. 

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Daily Memphian food writer Joshua Carlucci returns to “Sound Bites” this week to discuss more of his favorite $10 Deals, a major writing project and butchering a goose at home.

The Knicks made two clutch 3-pointers and Ja Morant’s attempt at the game-winner went wide in a game that was decided in the final seconds. 

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Box score: Knicks 114, Grizzlies 113

Ja Morant’s last shot missed, costing the Grizzlies the game against New York. But he had 25 points and seven assists in this one. It was 29 and eight against Phoenix. It was 21 and 10 in a close loss to Cleveland. And 23 and five in the win at Orlando.

Knoxville Catholic outscores the Sting, 21-4, over the final eight minutes in the state quarterfinal matchup to advance to Cookeville.

OG Anunoby’s game-winning basket came after the teams exchanged leads in the final two minutes.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at FedExForum.

Roc Taylor said he hopes to reach the NFL so his mom can be “very relaxed and live like she deserves.”