Calkins: If Memphis doesn’t stop losing, it’ll fumble away the future
For the second straight week, the Tigers fumbled away a big lead and a win. But that’s not the bad news. The bad news is what losing could mean for the athletic program.
MPD officer killed while working crash
Three MPD officers have died in vehicle crashes this year.
Memphis blows another lead for its second straight loss
In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command. Related Story:
Advocacy group discusses strategies to combat zoo parking plan
The day after an announcement from the Memphis Zoo, that it would continue with its parking lot expansion plan, Citizens to Preserve Overton Park has already begun discussing strategies to combat the decision.
Kissiedou scores twice as Memphis 901 FC wins in Tulsa
Victory helps team keep pace in its push for the playoffs.
Grizzlies players excited to have fans back, beginning with Sunday’s open practice
Grizzlies big man Steven Adams is ready for a formal introduction to the Memphis fans at Sunday’s free open practice.
Inaugural St. Jude IRONMAN triathlon takes off in Memphis
Despite rainy weather all day, more than 1,700 athletes started the race. Spectators watched and cheered their loved ones on as they swam, bicycled and ran the 70.3-mile course.
Tweets: What they’re saying at Memphis at Temple
Here is a collection of tweets from the Memphis Tigers’ loss to the Temple Owls in Philadelphia.
Exclusive: Liberty Bowl to become Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium with naming rights deal
The naming rights deal with Simmons Bank will help make dramatic improvements to the stadium, Mayor Jim Strickland said.
Briarcrest hangs on to defeat MUS and remain unbeaten
Saints overcame some rough patches by making plays when they counted the most.
Friday prep report: Collierville blanks Germantown for seventh straight victory
Dragons post third shutout of the year to improve to 7-0. Also, see how the Power 15 fared and check out all the scores and summaries of Memphis-area games.
Metro
‘We decided to do something’ about rundown cemetery
Volunteers have taken on the task of cleaning up the 10-acre graveyard. Among the estimated 3,400 graves at Mt. Carmel Cemetery is that of Memphis hero Tom Lee.
Premium Spirit of Memphis When wild birds of prey are injured, rehabbers aim to fix damage done by other humans
Premium Real Estate Convention center Sheraton could be redeveloped, rebranded by 2029
State Government Evictions are being livestreamed. One Memphis lawmaker wants to change that
Premium Elections Update: Local Democratic party leaders question Feagins’ candidacy but state will not intervene
Business
Convention center Sheraton could be redeveloped, rebranded by 2029
The redevelopment project includes moving the hotel entrance to Main Street to face the convention center, and adding meeting space and an outdoor event lawn.
Premium Health Care Lawmakers unleash ‘grassroots uprising’ targeting unfair health insurance practices
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
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Sports
Undersized and undermanned Grizzlies no match for Heat scoring attack
The Grizzlies were absent of a traditional big man against the Heat. Miami capitalized with 70 paint points in a blowout win.Related content:
High School Sports Saturday preps report: Houston holds off Arlington in district semis
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Heat 136, Grizzlies 120
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway has ‘never been here’ before. Where will he go next?
Food
Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Tan Tan noodles are extremely versatile as they can be made as a vegan or vegetarian dish.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Cocktails meet canvases in The Edge
Suburbs
To thrift or not to thrift, that’s Bartlett’s question
A growing interest in thrift stores among younger shoppers has Bartlett officials considering a revisiting of the suburb’s ordinance regarding the businesses.
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Arts & Culture
They’ve been married for 72 years. Here’s how they met — and their advice for other couples.
Joy and Red Rodenmeyer have been together for more than seven decades, and in that time, they’ve lived abroad and crisscrossed the country. This is their story and their thoughts on what makes a long and happy marriage.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Guest Column: Memphis is well placed for the next wave of growth
“Rebuilding the electrical grid will be a central American industrial challenge. Memphis has a rare opportunity to be more than a pass-through point in that effort — it can become a place where the grid is built.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
Steve Mulroy’s mixed review of the Memphis Safe Task Force
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the Task Force and criticism Memphis Mayor Paul Young has taken.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Storylines for rest of season
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Tsunami displacement
This jigsaw puzzle is of the interior of Tsunami, which will close Feb. 21, and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.