The Grizzlies defense completely fell apart in the second half, and Jaren Jackson Jr. played just 13 minutes because of foul trouble.

March 6, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Houston Cougars at FedExForum.

With the best performance of the year, Memphis likely locked up a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Ja Morant’s stardom exploded following his triple-double during the NCAA Tournament three years ago. But he has even higher hopes for the current Murray State team. 

Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham give the Tigers a good deal of credit for getting them this far. Former Arlington resident Kenneth Walker III is also getting attention.

Germantown Municipal Schools District hired a demographer who predicts little growth, which doesn’t help efforts to control Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle School and Germantown High.

The mixture of commercial, industrial and residential along Goodman Road in Olive Branch can make for snarling traffic in an already congested corridor.

Lt. Gov. Randy McNally said, “I think the legislature has adequately addressed the issue of gun rights,” and the House Civil Justice Subcommittee was told the bill proposed by Rep. Chris Todd of Jackson would risk reciprocity with 21 other states.

Last year, Big Momma’s & Granny’s in Bartlett saw sales soar during Memphis Black Restaurant Week. This year’s event runs March 6-12, with 28 restaurants participating. 

“Seeing me struggle, my friend Dave took the pack off my back and began carrying it for me. It was a humbling experience, one that made me think deeply about the virtue of humility.”

If the Grizzlies can hang on to the No. 2 seed, it bodes well for a more favorable playoff matchup.

March 5, 2022: Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Orlando Magic at FedExForum.

March 5, 2022: FACS defeats Goodpasture in the Division 2-A boys basketball state final.

Desmond Bane regained his shooting touch, scoring 24 points as the Grizzlies ran away with the game.

Daniel Egbuniwe was named MVP as Crusaders cap 30-2 season for first state title in school history.

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March 5, 2022: Christian Brothers High School defeats Knoxville Catholic for boys Division 2-AA state title.

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Brothers finish 28-0 as Chandler Jackson and Michael Pepper each score 20.

“This clinic is a way to offer people opportunities to get them back on the right track,” Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn said.

Lights for Ukraine and flights for Ja Morant

The Tigers have all of the necessary knowledge and tools to crack Houston’s elite defense on Sunday.

A new eatery in Cooper-Young offers, or will soon, a very Texas combination of brisket and baked goods. 

On Behind The Headlines, the outgoing University of Memphis president said none of the crises were in academia. He also discussed leveraging sports to fund academic growth and said a Liberty Bowl decision is coming.