Pro women’s tennis tour brings Memphis Classic to Leftwich
The Memphis Classic, to be held July 25-Aug. 2 at Leftwich Tennis Center, is a WTA 250-level tournament.
Teachers may soon have to pass a civics exam to earn their license
A bill that would require new teachers in Tennessee to pass a civics test to earn their teaching license is zipping through the legislature.
Wounded MPD officer released from hospital
The Memphis police officer was reportedly shot after pulling over a white Nissan Maxima on Feb. 26.
Warby Parker trying on the Memphis market
This would be the high-end eyeglass retailer’s first brick-and-mortar store in the area.
UK-based sportswear retailer coming to East Memphis
The streetwear, footwear and apparel store will be in an East Memphis shopping center by the end of the year.
MATA trustee Rodrick Holmes wants it all for Memphis riders: Stability, free fares, trolleys and more
“I feel like we are on the right track — kind of pun intended — to stabilize, improve the service and then grow,” MATA Trustee Rodrick Holmes told The Daily Memphian.
Blackburn, Rose and Green mix it up over hockey and power outages
Also in the political roundup, Tim Burchett at Lincoln Day, xAI surfaces at Democratic mayor’s forum, Henri Brooks on reasons to run and the shape of the new County Commission.
Martin: Loss to ECU should raise questions about Memphis’ plans with Penny Hardaway
One fact to sum up Penny Hardaway and this Memphis basketball season: This is the most losses the Tigers have suffered in 56 years.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 11
Standouts from Briarcrest, City University, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 11
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Memphis Business Academy, Memphis School of Excellence-Winchester and Whitehaven are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
Ask the Memphian: Who was the oldest person in Memphis history? She was also the oldest person in the world.
When Elizabeth Bolden died in 2006, she was 116, and had 40 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, 150 great-great-grandchildren, 220 great-great-great-grandchildren and 75 great-great-great-great-grandchildren.
Lakeland agreement with SCSO sparks concerns over ‘law enforcement presence’
The City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office have an agreement about deputies occupying a space at The Lake District, but there seems to be some disagreement about the level of law enforcement presence.
Memphis trucking leaders back Trump’s crackdown on unqualified drivers, say no impact here
While the Trump administration is aggressively trying to get illegal immigrants driving big trucks off the road, local trucking officials say recruitment and other national issues play a bigger role in Memphis.
Grizzlies win again, dominate Pacers in fourth quarter
The Grizzlies extended their winning streak to two with a win over Indiana on Sunday. It’s just the second time since the start of 2026 that Memphis has won two in a row. Related content:
Memphis falls at East Carolina to take sixth straight loss
Guards Julius Thedford, Dug McDaniel and Sincere Parker finished with double-digit points, but every other Tiger combined for only 25 points. Related content:
This Week in Memphis: Ford vacancy interviews; baseball goes bananas
Shelby County Commission interviews applicants for the vacancy left by Edmund Ford Jr., and Banana Ball is at AutoZone Park.
What Daily Memphians think*
“A team projected to win the absolute septic tank that is our conference having to calculate our chances of just making the tournament tells you everything.” — Paul Koltnow about Buckley: The Tigers are in a world of hurt. Is there a path out of the pit?
“Thank You, Dr. Morris. Athletes and journalists are often quoted as saying....this is bigger than basketball, football, baseball, etc. As you have described, no where is that truer than here — in Memphis.” — Diane Brown about Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Hands down, the best bike shop in Memphis and beyond. Great knowledgeable friendly people, wide variety of options, & excellent advice and service. And it’s also the kind of shop you stop in to say, ‘Hi’ if you happen to be riding by.” — Gayle Minard about Memphis bike shop racing to double revenue with online business
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: March 2
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Daily Jigsaw: Swamp Lounge > Second Line
Today’s puzzle is from the interior of the all-new Swamp Lounge and was taken by Brad Vest.
Metro
Blackburn, Rose jockey for GOP nom for governor in front of apocalyptic Lincoln Day backdrop
“We’re seriously close to losing our country. If these midterms go the wrong way, we will lose everything we have,” said a U.S. representative speaking at Shelby County’s largest annual fundraiser for the local Republican Party.
Education Three-time spelling champ is heading back to D.C. bee
Premium Real Estate ‘Build up, not out': City leaders wrestle with affordable-housing puzzle
Public Safety Blackburn, Taylor use new crime data to continue feud with DA Mulroy
Public Safety US attorney hires more — but says help still needed with Task Force caseload
Business
Memphis bike shop racing to double revenue with online business
Clark Butcher, who started Victory Bicycle Studio 16 years ago, said he also hopes to ship 150 bikes monthly.
Premium Real Estate East Memphis momentum spawns new mixed-use development along South White Station Road
Premium Business MLGW recruiting from high schools, Southwest
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Sports
Calkins: It’s the worst basketball season in Memphis history — times 2!
Ja Morant is on the way out. Penny Hardaway is teetering. It’s the worst basketball season in the city’s history, featuring the fall of two Memphis icons.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Talk: What the future holds for Penny Hardaway at Memphis
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: The Tigers are in a world of hurt. Is there a path out of the pit?
Premium Golf Memphis, FESJC are special to Joe Tomek. Which is why leaving is tough
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Who has the edge in NBA’s reverse standings race?
Food
Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
For years, this was one of the most popular fish dishes in town.
Premium Midtown City & State removing retail side to focus on coffee
Suburbs
Tony Salvaggio to run for Germantown mayor
The Germantown alderman is challenging incumbent Mike Palazzolo, who is seeking a fourth term.
Premium Lakeland Lake District rumblings include plans for townhomes, hotel
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Brooks Museum honors Memphis College of Art’s ‘enduring legacy’
“All the teachers were fine artists and loved to teach,” said Murray Riss, who established the photography department at Memphis College of Art.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
MSCS could challenge state takeover in court
Republican sponsors of the bill have said they’ll push the Tennessee General Assembly to pass legislation that would kneecap the elected board by giving a new board of state appointees powers over MSCS.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Hot shooting
Today’s puzzle is from the CBHS vs. MUS basketball game and was taken by Mark Weber.