Despite point guard Dug McDaniel’s season-high 29 points, the Tigers lose at home to the Shockers, 88-82. Wichita State scored the final 7 points of the game.

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Box score: Wichita State 88, Memphis 82

For most of an hour at Springdale Baptist Church in North Memphis, six of the Democratic candidates for Shelby County mayor displayed few differences. Then, the prospect of a new jail to replace the dilapidated and struggling 201 Poplar brought them to life.

The Grizzlies’ injury situation may help their NBA Draft Lottery positioning, but the team’s remaining schedule is tricky. 

Earlier last year, the GOP-supermajority state Legislature and Republican Gov. Bill Lee approved legislation to aid the Trump administration with immigration enforcement.

In 2025, a settlement allowed athletic departments to begin distributing up to $20.5 million of revenue to their athletes.

The Germantown alderman is challenging incumbent Mike Palazzolo, who is seeking a fourth term. 

Another Republican claims another County Commission seat. And the busiest primary on the ballot remains the Democratic primary for County Clerk.

The hearing will determine if the 32-year-old man, accused of killing a Campbell Clinic doctor more than two years ago, is competent to stand trial or enter a plea.

The agreement allows the 32-year-old to play elsewhere this season. 

Aint Film Festival, the passion project of Memphis native and filmmaker Zaire Love, runs Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28.

U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant has spoken about the need for additional staffing in his office, particularly since the arrival of the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Memphis opens the 2026 season in Las Vegas on Aug. 29 and plays its first home game Sept. 5 vs. Arkansas State.

A trip to Chickasaw Oaks’ La Baguette is like a quick visit to Paris — almost. 

Lt. Gov. Randy McNally served in the Tennessee General Assembly for nearly 50 years.