Saints and Sting begin state play Thursday in Clarksville. Gryphons take the floor on Friday.

Ava Jones’ production on the court — and leadership off it — has been vital for a Sting team that is in the final four for the first time since 2021.

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“I’m incredibly passionate about the mission,” said Michael Drake, new president and CEO of Christ Community Health Services.

A new chapter is about to begin for the Collierville library, and those eager to author it can pen their names soon.

Today’s puzzle is a sledgehammer used at the groundbreaking at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

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Professional tennis is returning to the city. That isn’t some accident. It’s because Memphis did something very, very well. 

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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. 

”It’s hard. I’m not lying — it’s hard for sure,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said of what’s been one of the most difficult seasons in program history.

“Ain’t Too Proud” and “Les Miserables” are two more shows coming to Playhouse on the Square next season.

One Memphis school is headed to the NCAA Tournament this March, and there’s room on the bandwagon. 

Dog & Bone, 2116 Madison Ave., will be a British pub, featuring a mix of British, European and American beers and cocktails and a menu that includes British favorites. 

Matthew De’Marcus Williams, 22, was shot and killed while attending a violence intervention program meeting in 2025. His family has filed a wrongful death suit against Youth Villages.

The council could vote Tuesday on a new procedure for resolving impasses between the city and unions. It also gets an update on crime statistics.

Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss Grizzlies center Zach Edey’s status and the team’s recent wins. 

This would be the high-end eyeglass retailer’s first brick-and-mortar store in the area. 

A bill that would require new teachers in Tennessee to pass a civics test to earn their teaching license is zipping through the legislature.

The streetwear, footwear and apparel store will be in an East Memphis shopping center by the end of the year. 

The Memphis Classic, to be held July 25-Aug. 2 at Leftwich Tennis Center, is a WTA 250-level tournament. 

The Memphis police officer was reportedly shot after pulling over a white Nissan Maxima on Feb. 26.

Standouts from Briarcrest, City University, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.

Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Memphis Business Academy, Memphis School of Excellence-Winchester and Whitehaven are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.

Today’s puzzle is from the interior of the all-new Swamp Lounge and was taken by Brad Vest. 

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