March 13, 2022: The Houston Cougars defeat the Memphis Tigers at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Tigers will face Boise State on Thursday.

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Think the Cougars were angry about losing twice to the Tigers? Houston certainly played like it.

The Tigers lost to Houston Sunday afternoon but as one fan tweeted, “Memphis is going to the NCAA Tournament. That’s what matters.”

Horn Lake Alderman Robby Dupree points out the traffic hazards associated with street parking, and Mayor Allen Latimer said, “I think parking on the street cheapens the look of a neighborhood.”

Democratic county mayoral contender Ken Moody opened the first of what will be several headquarters opened by various campaigns in Whitehaven, underscoring the importance of the area’s Black middle class in the city’s political mix.

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The trial of Billy Ray Turner, accused in connection with the fatal shooting death of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright, is slated to begin Monday, March 14. 

Don’t know the DMC from the MLC, or the CCRFC from the CBID? Here’s a quick guide to some commonly used business and economic development terms and organizations. 

Trevia Chatman has her eyes set on making her hometown more financially secure by helping connect banking and investment resources to people across the Mid-South.

The Tigers’ evolution, along with their strength in numbers, has resulted in 12 wins in 13 games.

“The Memphis Tigers will play for the AAC Tournament title Sunday, and then they’ll get an NCAA Tournament bid. It has all been well and truly earned.”

First-half red card complicates matters for 901 FC against one of the top teams in the USL Championship.

“We’re thinking of this as the kickoff to spring and hopefully, all things normal,” Silky O’Sullivan’s owner Joellyn Sullivan said. “This is the beginning of our path out of the pandemic.”

March 12, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the SMU Mustangs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Despite foul trouble and Jalen Duren’s injury scare, the Tigers dominated the glass and got key minutes from Earl Timberlake to advance to the AAC final against Houston.

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The defensive force has played just 21 games this season. The Grizzlies will try to reintegrate him as quickly as possible. 

A poll shows most Americans want to avoid switching between daylight saving and standard time.

Gas prices hit an all-time high, and a Tigers football player makes his time ... and then some. 

This week it’s all about reading and learning. We have two pictures of authors, a photo of some students involved with Junior Achievement, and if you can read a protest sign, thank a teacher. Cast your ballot for the best one.

“They know that Ford will change our town,” said Diane Hooper, executive director of Sugar Creek. “But I think they’re very excited for future generations and what this is going to mean for our county.” 

Airport officials expect peak days to include Friday, March 11, and Sunday, March 13. 

“We want it to be inviting,” Jack Dawson of LPI Memphis said of the former home of Bari Ristorante e Enoteca. “This is the entrance to the space. It needs to be worthy of that sort of greeting.”

Bipolar ionization devices, manufacturers say, attack and deactivate certain bacteria, pathogens, airborne particles, and volatile organic compounds. But the CDC, EPA, an industry standards association, and even a medical journal beg to differ. 

The recipe for Low Country shrimp and grits from Ryan Trimm’s Sweet Grass are a nice parting gesture as the restaurant winds down after 12 years of service.

A Reporters Roundtable on WKNO’s Behind The Headlines reviews the new agreement for Overton Park to end overflow parking on the Overton Park Greensward in two years.