Madness and agony: Memphis gets its moment in NCAA Tournament
Tears flowed after Houston beats Texas A&M and Clemson knocks off Baylor in NCAA Tournament games at FedExForum.
Houston punches ticket to Sweet 16 in overtime
But, Texas A&M wouldn’t go down easy. Houston had to earn every bit of this victory. Clemson holds off Baylor, advances to Sweet 16Related content:
NCAA box score: Clemson 72, Baylor 64
NCAA box score: Houston 100, Texas A&M 95 (OT)
Clemson holds off Baylor, advances to Sweet 16
Clemson is headed to Los Angeles and a matchup against Arizona after withstanding a late rally from Baylor Sunday in an NCAA Tournament second-round game at FedExForum.Related content:
NCAA box score: Houston 100, Texas A&M 95 (OT)
NCAA men’s basketball box score for Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second-round game between the Houston Cougars and Texas A&M Aggies.
Memphis car show puts attendees in the driver’s seat
At the Memphis International Auto Show, eligible attendees got the chance to drive some of the latest car models on the main road outside the Renasant Convention Center.
Undefeated Melrose set standard for high school hoops in 1974
The Golden Wildcats’ first state title laid the foundation for decades of success in the TSSAA’s largest public-school classification.
This Week in Memphis: Kinfolk opens and Showboats season kicks off
Also happening this week: Judge Melissa Boyd is due in court, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter.
Indoor pickleball facility opens in a theater near you
Bluff City Pickleball, the first indoor pickleball facility in Memphis, officially opens at the former Malco Bartlett Cinema, transforming all 10 theaters, the concession stand and projector rooms.
Understaffed and underpaid: Top jailer cites reasons for security issues
A December 2023 deposition provides testimony from assistant chief jailer George Askew about the state of the Shelby County jail and how it’s run. Former sheriff asks why 201 Poplar seems to be going backwardRelated story:
Rhodes College unveils National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza
The plaza commemorates the nine historically black fraternities and sororities founded at American universities during the 1900s.
Landers Center funding leaps to more than $84M
DeSoto County supervisors boost budget for expansion of the Southaven convention facility from $35 million approved in 2021, to $84.1 million.
Decades into Velsicol cleanup, community remains skeptical
At a rare community meeting Thursday evening, tensions between about 30 community members and a couple company representatives boiled over. One message was clear: The community doesn’t trust Velsicol.
Echols: ‘Where we learn about the fun side of God’
“When you get to be an adult, laughter can feel like an add-on like whipped cream, a free mint or pressing snooze on the alarm clock.”
Greenstein: ‘Religion without humor isn’t healthy’
“The observance of today’s Jewish holiday lends tremendous insight into the Jewish mind, namely the ability to accept life with a sense of humor is a key ingredient to healthy living.”
Sudoku: March 24
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Crossword: Wizardry
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Movers & Shakers
Saint Francis Medical Partners and Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis announce additions.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Memphis on the music scene
The Grammy Awards, were held at the beginning of the month, and though there weren’t any Memphians who won a Grammy this year, Memphis was a strong throughline at the ceremonies.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Young gets heckled, and Ikea says goodbye — or rather, adjö
Shelby County Commissioners have questions even as crime dashboard contract gets approved
Education Mayor Young chooses educator with early childhood experience as new libraries director
Elections Only four MSCS board seats will appear on 2026 ballot, judge rules
Business
New warehouse opening to support Amazon
Dublin, Ohio-based STG is looking for exponential growth with Amazon locally after this first deal.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business After decade-long run, IKEA Memphis will close
Premium Real Estate Rare church-to-home conversion brings 4-bedroom ‘sanctuary living’ to Cooper-Young
Real Estate French Fort’s Marine Residence apartments could soon have new owner
Sports
Grizzlies 25: Rudy Gay may have been the best big-shot maker in Grizzlies history
Before the Memphis Grizzlies called “12,” they called “22.”
Premium Sports It’s American Conference Tournament or bust for Memphis Tigers baseball. And the season hasn’t even started.
Premium High School Sports Super Bowl MVP Walker hasn’t changed much since Arlington High days
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball How Memphis, Penny Hardaway helped Aaron Bradshaw shed the ‘Old A.B.’
High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8
Food
Slutty Vegan tests Memphis market with restaurant takeover
Memphis is the first in a multi-city food tour the popular Slutty Vegan brand is doing to gauge demand for franchise locations.
Premium Business Where there’s smoke: Fuego Vivo brings live-fire, global menu to East Memphis
Suburbs
New Target closer to coming to Millington
Construction appears imminent as developers pull the building permits for a new Target store in Millington, part of what city officials hope is the start of bustling retail growth.
Premium North Mississippi Nuts, bolts and national goals for a DeSoto robotics team that engineered a path to Washington
Arts & Culture
February warms up with 5 must-see concerts
“Feral live sets” or jazz and soul? A “sonic memoir” or folk concert meets theater? February brings plenty of concerts to Memphis stages, with a range of sounds.
City of Memphis MoSH searching for new executive director after Thompson exit
Opinion
Calkins: Why did a Holocaust survivor visit Graceland? A story about hate, survival — and the importance of joy
Mark Schonwetter spent years hiding from the Nazis as a boy. He came to Memphis this week to talk about the journey of survival, the persistence of hate — and a lesson his mother taught him about joy.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Do research before hiring a contractor
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Memphis on the music scene
The Grammy Awards, were held at the beginning of the month, and though there weren’t any Memphians who won a Grammy this year, Memphis was a strong throughline at the ceremonies.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant scene roundup
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 10
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?