Penny Hardaway has ‘never been here’ before. Where will he go next?
Tigers coach feels every bit of the agony of defeat as the losses pile on in an eighth season that has damaged a lot of the goodwill he earned just a year ago.
Veteran Memphis judge to retire
A longtime Memphis judge will retire this summer, according to an official notice filed Thursday with Gov. Bill Lee.
Repairs to water main break Downtown could last through weekend
MLGW urges people to avoid Fourth Street and Pontotoc Avenue.
The Arts Beat: Memphis podcast scene evolves with the times
“Verbally Effective,” with Ena Esco, and “You Can See Me In The Dark,” hosted by Nathan Reisman and Melissa Sweazy, both launched in 2018. They have hundreds of published episodes and continue today.
Bailey: Trying to crack a varying sidewalk code in the suburbs
A crack in the walk. Trying to decipher the various sidewalk codes in the suburbs — and who is supposed to pay for the repairs.
Martin: Hardaway loses another — and the heartbreak is setting in
This wasn’t a fiery coach fighting back against an establishment that he felt was out to get him — this was a coach who was hurting.
Two new clothing stores coming to Saddle Creek
Saddle Creek is opening two new stores in the spaces formerly occupied by Indigo, Allen Edmonds and a portion of Brooks Brothers.
State House bill lets private businesses, citizens reject same-sex marriage
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday, Feb. 19, that lets private businesses refuse to recognize same-sex couples.
How Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo influenced Finland’s Olympic hockey team
Finland’s Olympic men’s ice hockey coach Antti Pennanen said in November he studies the coaching philosophies of Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo.
St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
St. Jude announced Dr. James Downing is leaving as CEO and president later this year. The longtime leader discussed changes, opportunities and challenges ahead for one of Memphis’ — and the world’s — most well-known health care facilities. Related content:
‘It Was Realer Than Real’: Jaren Jackson Jr. reflects on his time in Memphis
Ahead of his new team’s game against the Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. pens a letter to the Bluff City.Related content:
Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Renasant Convention Center general manager Dean Dennis has accepted a job as the general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Both The Studio Karaoke and The SovereignTea Cafe will have their grand openings in February. Also, a new Pizza Hut is coming to Marketplace at Raleigh.
Memphis suffers blowout road loss to South Florida
The Tigers continue to struggle on the road, losing their third consecutive game away from FedExForum. Memphis’ Aaron Bradshaw exits game against USF with left-arm injury — then reenters with braceRelated content:
Daily WordRow: Feb. 20
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What Daily Memphians think*
“The culture of St. Jude enables all the greatness coming forth from this organization!” — Michael Synk about St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: 'Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth'
“It would be easier to just tell us who is available..” — William Fox about Grizzlies provide medical update on Morant, Caldwell-Pope
“Why do they waste time on this? ... ” — Christina Dillon about State House bill lets private businesses, citizens reject same-sex marriage
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Daily Jigsaw: A Novel speed date
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from a Valentine’s Day speed dating event at Novel and was taken by Brad Vest.
Metro
One Shelby County candidate has more cash than all his opponents combined
Newly filed campaign finance forms show two Shelby County Democratic mayoral candidates with far more financial resources than the rest of the crowded primary.
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Business
Investors plan $25 million project at former Houston’s site
Local investors Darrell Horn and Brown Gill are partnering to bring office, retail and restaurant space to the former Houston’s site at Poplar Avenue and South Mendenhall Road.
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Sports
Grizzlies Mailbag: Can Zach Kleiman steer the rebuild? Will Cedric Coward get the ball?
As the Memphis Grizzlies shift to a rebuild, fans have a lot of questions about the franchise’s direction. Related content:
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Food
After 28 years, Tsunami is ‘going out with a bang’
Now in its final weeks of operation, the announcement of Tsunami’s closure has triggered a wave of sadness and a bevy of last-minute reservations.
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Suburbs
Calkins: The basketball manager at Houston High delivered a moment no one will soon forget
Henry Griffith is the basketball manager at Houston High. He had never played in a game before. But after he hit a buzzer-beater Friday night, he was carried off the court.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Natchez,’ ‘Elvis,’ Tyler Perry and Robert Duvall
Tyler Perry passes through Memphis. And remembering when Robert Duvall and Rufus Thomas shared a scene.
Performing Arts Familiar favorites take Memphis stages in February
Performing Arts Classics anchor Theatre Memphis’ next season
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them
When it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies, superstar Ja Morant isn’t the only thing up in the air.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Memphis Rising
Today’s puzzle is of dancers from the Young Actors Guild performing during Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s “State of the City” address and was taken by Brad Vest.