Calkins: As Tigers aim for the tournament, DeAndre Williams shows them the way
DeAndre Williams is determined to lead the Tigers through this critical stretch because making the NCAA Tournament never gets old.
Celtics bury Grizzlies from 3-point line
The Celtics made 21 3-pointers in the game, a mark the Grizzlies have hit just once since 2019. Related story:
Memphis uses strong second half to pick up key AAC win over Temple
The Tigers withstood one final blow (a 12-0 run) from their opponent to come out with 86-77 victory over the Owls on Sunday morning. Box Score: Memphis 86, Temple 77 Buckley: Penny Hardaway and the Tigers can’t escape the bubble talkRelated:
Love goes wild at the Memphis Zoo
The pre-Valentine’s Day weekend “Love Wild” event allowed Memphis Zoo guests to eat while watching a keeper chat about African penguins, starring the renowned Dexter.
Stinky business: Memphis, suburbs push sewer capacity
Sewer systems can have a major impact on growth. Memphis and its suburbs have a sometimes complicated relationship when it comes to that business.
Justin Pearson sworn in as newest Tennessee state representative — in a dashiki
In a General Assembly dominated by Republicans, an incident over the dress code was the first test of how freely Pearson can express his values — without antagonizing colleagues whose help he’ll need to pass legislation.
Tornadoes are deadlier in Mid-South; NOAA wants to know why
The largest tornado field study in more than a decade kicked off its second round of data collection from Memphis recently.
‘Tina’ — and Katori — travel aways to come back home again
“Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” has landed in the region that raised both singer Tina Turner and writer Katori Hall, the women who made the musical possible.
Former Tiger Joey Magnifico joins Memphis coaching staff
Former Memphis tight end Joey Magnifico is joining the coaching staff as a graduate assistant after spending the last two years coaching at St. Benedict. Related story:
Lumalier rides power of UV to disinfect, cut carbon
The Memphis-based company, which harnesses ultraviolet light to kill germs, has seen business skyrocket even as the COVID pandemic wanes.
Student-led forum talks solutions for MATA transit issues
Members of the reform group Stop Poverty with Policy have been riding MATA bus routes in recent months to understand how transit issues affect passengers’ everyday lives.
Echols: A letter to the men of Memphis
“Our lives have been stolen from us. Even the biggest, baddest, most intimidating woman you know is looking over her shoulder at every turn.”
Collierville reports strong sales tax revenue as budget preparations begin
The town will receive its portion of December sales tax at the end of this month. So the nearly $14 million collected thus far doesn’t account for the holiday spending.
Metro
Halbert is term-limited but still pulls petition for county clerk
Halbert also checked out qualifying petitions for two other countywide positions on the 2026 ballot.
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Business
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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Sports
Grizzlies won’t raise season ticket prices
“There is a difference between moving forward and starting over,” the Memphis Grizzlies said a note to season ticket holders in a renewal email.
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Food
Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Chef Ben Smith opened Tsunami in 1998, helping Cooper-Young transition from “a downtrodden backwater for failing businesses.”
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.
Neighborhoods
More than 300 students are in limbo as a charter school fights for its future
A court order is keeping Memphis-Shelby County Schools from shutting down a South Memphis charter elementary school for now. But a history of low performance is raising a question: Should it close?
Arts & Culture
Memphis creator featured in new PBS series
Content producer, curator, and DJ Bryan Roberson — aka YoBreezye — is featured in episode 2 of “The Story in Us,” which was released on Jan. 15.
Opinion
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.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Celebrating three holidays in two days
This week’s challenge: How to celebrate Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras at the same time.