Memphis falls to USF, extends losing streak to 7 games
Memphis falls to 12-18 overall and 7-10 in the American Conference. Point guard Dug McDaniel led the Tigers with 25 points. Zach Davis added 17.
Box score: South Florida 96, Memphis 89
Box score for the NCAA basketball game between the University of Memphis Tigers and the University of South Florida Bulls at FedExForum on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Is Memphis crime a grave emergency? Tennessee court mulls legality of National Guard
After months of legal limbo, the State of Tennessee and several Memphis Democratic elected officials squared off over the legality of the Tennessee National Guard’s deployment in Memphis.
Opinion: Senator Hagerty on ‘Making Memphis the safest city in America’
“One of the great gifts of public service is the ability to make an outsized difference for your fellow citizens. I would never have imagined earlier in my life I could help make Memphis safe and marketable.”
IKEA Memphis closure to result in 114 layoffs
Tennessee’s first and only Ikea store will close in May.
Make it a McTriple: Collierville could get third set of golden arches
McDonald’s could open another location in Collierville under the leadership of an established franchisee.
Women business leaders say to ‘take the leap,’ embrace opportunities
The Daily Memphian hosted its Women and Business seminar on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Memphis Botanic Garden with speakers Gina Neely, Karen Carrier and Shannon Briggs.
Ja Morant ‘progressing’ but remains out
The Memphis Grizzlies point guard last played Jan. 21.
Hutchison Sting are stung in Division 2-AA basketball semifinals
Poor shooting, turnovers doom Sting from the get-go against Lipscomb Academy in its first final four game in five years.
Briarcrest survives four-overtime battle to advance to title game
Josh Huggins leads the way with 32 in win over Knoxville Catholic.
Tennessee moves forward with act to ban ‘West Bank’ term
A controversial bill about what to call an area of land in the Middle East makes its way through the Tennessee Legislature.
Cook Out starting renovation for second Union Avenue location
Fresh off a favorable ruling, Cook Out is moving forward with its plans to convert the former Back Yard Burgers.
Memphian named TVA board chair
The West Cancer CEO was recently appointed to the board after board chair Bill Renick resigned in February.
Former county director, wife could face federal charges
The former head of Shelby County’s re-entry program for previously incarcerated people and his wife could now face federal charges in addition to their state charges for allegedly misusing grant funds.
$15 Deal: The Waffle Shop’s iconic menu
For six weeks every year, Calvary Episcopal Church hosts its waffle shop and speaker series during Lent, serving fish pudding, shrimp mousse and tomato aspic.
Standouts from Briarcrest, Bartlett voted Player of the Week
One had an outstanding performance in the Division 2-AA quarterfinal, and the other displayed hot shooting against Collierville in the championship game of the district tournament.
The Elvi are coming, and you can eat chili, soup and gumbo for a cause
In this week’s To-Do List, catch the premiere of a new opera set in Memphis, the Dixon celebrates women in the arts and the Monster Club honors the King of Cool.
Tennessee GOP effort to track K-12 student immigration status advances
Tennessee Republicans continue to advance legislation that would require public schools track and report the immigration status of their students despite heated pushback from local educators.
What Daily Memphians think*
“I am at Patrick’s, probably four times a week. I LOVE that they have weekly specials and different soup choices daily! Because of that, being a regular, I never get tired of the food because there are always new options!” — Hall Prewitt about Table Talk: Patrick’s keeps its customers with a good menu — and a good time
“It’s broken. Not UM specifically, but all of college sports. Who’s going to be excited and buy tickets to see a bunch of non-local guys here strictly for the money … no sense of civic pride … zero connection to the community … playing against horrible teams” — Russell Daws about Calkins: Could this be Penny Hardaway’s last game at FedExForum?
“Anything that goes on that lot should not have a tax incentive to be honest. It’s a prime piece of land.” — Brian Hurt about Apartments with Mississippi River views planned for Downtown
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
State Board of Education preserves world language requirement
The two-credit world language requirement for all Tennessee public school students has been preserved for now.
Sudoku: March 5
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: March 5
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: A quiche of a deal
Today’s photo is of the quiche lorraine at La Baguette and was taken by Gracie Driver.
Metro
‘Do you support building a new jail?’ 77% say yes
A majority of Shelby County residents want to build a new jail and think the Memphis Safe Task Force has been a success. But the majority also thinks the Task Force’s widespread immigration-related arrests have not made Memphis safer.
Metro XAI files $659 million building permit
Public Safety Memphis continues to see ‘huge’ drop in crime in 2026
Premium State Government Blackburn, Rose and Green mix it up over hockey and power outages
Music 8Ball — along with GloRilla, Three 6 Mafia and other Memphis musicians — recognized by Tennessee Legislature
Business
‘Opening the door’ to emotional, spiritual needs: New CEO talks leading Christ Community Health
“I’m incredibly passionate about the mission,” said Michael Drake, new president and CEO of Christ Community Health Services.
Premium Real Estate Warby Parker trying on the Memphis market
Premium Real Estate Inked: Two Class A buildings on the market; a church expands
Business Chemical manufacturer closing Memphis facility, laying off 172
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis trucking leaders back Trump’s crackdown on unqualified drivers, say no impact here
Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ regular-season home finale against USF
A Senior Day matchup against league-leader South Florida marks Memphis’ final home game of the 2025-26 season.
Memphis Grizzlies Everybody scores, but the Grizzles don’t win
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Olivier-Maxence Prosper: ‘I saw myself as someone who deserved to be here’
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign Rayan Rupert to two-way contract
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign Olivier-Maxence Prosper to standard contract
Food
Table Talk: Patrick’s keeps its customers with a good menu — and a good time
“We’ve more than doubled sales in 20 years,” said Mike Miller, owner of Patrick’s. “And we’re thankful for everybody that comes to see us.”
Premium Food News British pub coming to Overton Square’s former Robata space
Suburbs
Lakeland agreement with SCSO sparks concerns over ‘law enforcement presence’
The City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office have an agreement about deputies occupying a space at The Lake District, but there seems to be some disagreement about the level of law enforcement presence.
Premium Collierville Collierville looking to get library contractor on the books
Arts & Culture
After 10 years in the pulpit, pastor opens sober lounge
A former Memphis pastor opens The Living Room, a luxury lounge without liquor at the former Abundant Life Fellowship Church on Knight Arnold Road.
Music Must-see March concerts in Memphis include Diana Ross, Journey
Opinion
Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
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.