Calkins: Last home game for Johnny Manziel and the Memphis Express?
If this was the end for Johnny Manziel and the Memphis Express, it was a wild way to go.
Grizzlies overcome Booker’s 48 to defeat Suns, 120-115
Jonas Valanciunas scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Mike Conley added 33 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame 48 from Devin Booker to beat the Phoenix Suns 120-115 on Saturday night.
University of Memphis event gives kids a taste of college life
Fourth- and fifth-graders from several area schools got a look at college life Friday during "Visit Day" at the University of Memphis, sponsored by the university and Shelby County Schools.
Lawmakers question voucher legislation’s constitutionality
State Reps. Antonio Parkinson and Jim Coley say Gov. Bill Lee's education savings account plan will likely face legal challenges because of a provision making unlawfully present students ineligible for the state funds.
Memphis Democrats outline opposition to voucher bill
Three Democratic state legislators from Memphis say on "Behind The Headlines" that the dollar figures in Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher proposal aren’t enough to protect the per pupil funding to the public schools from which those children would exit.
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The AM/DM podcast: How much money goes to U of M athletes
Student-athletes can now get paid for their name, image or likeness as well as revenue-sharing payments from the school. Today, we try to sort it all out.
Public Safety Wounded MPD officer released from hospital
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Business
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.
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Sports
Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota to comeback win over Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, in the fourth quarter as the Wolves pulled away.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Timberwolves 117, Grizzlies 110
High School Sports Division 2 state basketball tournament preview: Briarcrest, Hutchison, St. George’s two wins from gold ball
Metro Daily Memphian sports wins writing, photography honors and an APSE first
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Food
British pub coming to Overton Square’s former Robata space
Dog & Bone, 2116 Madison Ave., will be a British pub, featuring a mix of British, European and American beers and cocktails and a menu that includes British favorites.
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Suburbs
Warby Parker trying on the Memphis market
This would be the high-end eyeglass retailer’s first brick-and-mortar store in the area.
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Arts & Culture
‘Mean Girls’ launches 2026-27 season at Playhouse on the Square
“Ain’t Too Proud” and “Les Miserables” are two more shows coming to Playhouse on the Square next season.
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Opinion
Calkins: It’s just what Memphis needed. A win for the city’s sports.
Professional tennis is returning to the city. That isn’t some accident. It’s because Memphis did something very, very well. Related content:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How much money goes to U of M athletes
Student-athletes can now get paid for their name, image or likeness as well as revenue-sharing payments from the school. Today, we try to sort it all out.
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Games
Sudoku: March 3
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.