Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz at FedExForum on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

The Grizzlies welcomed former star Jaren Jackson Jr. back to FedExForum with a thank-you video.

State party leaders say there will be no hearing at a Saturday meeting on some concerns expressed by local Democrats about whether the former MSCS superintendent is a “bona-fide” Democrat.

The second effort to rebuild Clayborn Temple in as many years will be just as ambitious as the first, the leader of the nonprofit leading the project said Friday, Feb. 20.

Emily Harrell replaces former City Manager Michael Walker who was terminated by the board on Nov. 3 for “erosion of trust” involving several personnel decisions.

A longtime Memphis judge will retire this summer, according to an official notice filed Thursday with Gov. Bill Lee.

MLGW urges people to avoid Fourth Street and Pontotoc Avenue.

A crack in the walk. Trying to decipher the various sidewalk codes in the suburbs — and who is supposed to pay for the repairs.

“Verbally Effective,” with Ena Esco, and “You Can See Me In The Dark,” hosted by Nathan Reisman and Melissa Sweazy, both launched in 2018. They have hundreds of published episodes and continue today.

St. Jude announced Dr. James Downing is leaving as CEO and president later this year. The longtime leader discussed changes, opportunities and challenges ahead for one of Memphis’ — and the world’s — most well-known health care facilities. 

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Tigers coach feels every bit of the agony of defeat as the losses pile on in an eighth season that has damaged a lot of the goodwill he earned just a year ago.

Both The Studio Karaoke and The SovereignTea Cafe will have their grand openings in February. Also, a new Pizza Hut is coming to Marketplace at Raleigh.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from a Valentine’s Day speed dating event at Novel and was taken by Brad Vest.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

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Finland’s Olympic men’s ice hockey coach Antti Pennanen said in November he studies the coaching philosophies of Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo.

This wasn’t a fiery coach fighting back against an establishment that he felt was out to get him — this was a coach who was hurting.

The Tigers continue to struggle on the road, losing their third consecutive game away from FedExForum.

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Box score: South Florida 87, Memphis 66

Here is the box score for the basketball game Memphis and South Florida played Feb. 19, 2026.

A game that had quickly turned into a nightmare for Memphis on the road Thursday night against South Florida somehow got even worse.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which Grizzlies players are most interesting to watch going into the final stretch of the NBA season.

The Grizzlies and Jazz will play on Friday, and both teams will be missing several key players. 

Renasant Convention Center general manager Dean Dennis has accepted a job as the general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.

The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday, Feb. 19, that lets private businesses refuse to recognize same-sex couples.

D.J. Okoth and Molly McGee recognized after strong performances last week.