The Heat shot 59.8% from the floor and 44.8% from the 3-point line to run away from the Grizzlies in a dominant win. 

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This is perhaps the biggest young star in the NBA, subject to a league gun investigation twice in five weeks. It’s a red alarm issue far beyond Memphis. 

The utility already has a five-year, $1 billion infrastructure investment plan, but if Shelby County is to be prepared for a rapidly changing energy market, MLGW President Doug McGowen said they need to think further ahead. 

Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield no longer considers the Tigers a young team. Many of the veterans, however, are still first-year players for Memphis. 

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addresses what’s next for the team’s star point guard.

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Memphis natives and newcomers shared a night of history, culture and networking Tuesday, March 14, at ‘Memphis 101,’ an interactive presentation at the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame at 570 Normal St.

Federal government data shows train derailments have been fairly common in Shelby County over the past five years.

A new state bill working its way through the state legislature would provide options for deciding when to implement the third-grade retention process.

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Cocozza gets new artwork, 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ is opening, a fancy gala is coming up and you can get your tickets today for next month’s Breakfast for Dinner at First Congo.

While some on the outside are already looking ahead, Memphis knows it can’t skip steps. The No. 8 seed Tigers are focused on preparing for No. 9 seed FAU ahead of Friday’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup.

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Collierville officials are looking at 13.7 acres in the northwest portion of the town near the wastewater treatment plant and Robbins-Halle Nature Preserve.

The call comes as Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has called for a $52-million, 10,000-seat soccer stadium to be built on the city-owned land where the Coliseum now stands.

Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.

Memphis is preparing for a season that needs to produce more wins than it did the last two seasons.

Avelo will be the only airline offering nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which serves Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding Research Triangle region of North Carolina. 

Larry Finch, Larry Kenon helped Memphis State beat South Carolina and Kansas State to make it to St. Louis in the 1972-73 NCAA Tournament.

University of Tennessee Health Science Center has named their first-ever Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships.

Both banks have to receive regulatory approval from U.S. oversight authorities, and according to First Horizon, the process is taking longer than anticipated, even as they remain committed to the deal.

The Daily Memphian’s County Commission Scorecard looks at the Feb. 22 commission meeting that was moved and covered two controversial topics, racial reparations and a special adviser for County Clerk Wanda Halbert.

Collierville leaders approved a new purpose for the Bumpus Harley-Davidson building and a new hotel at Schilling Farms.

The school board is set to name a new superintendent in April, with the person starting between May and July.

Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.

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County government celebrates its “MLGW independence day.” 

With training camp officially starting next week, Memphis Showboats general manager Dave Razzano has much to juggle. He is not alone.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway felt criticism from Stadium’s Jeff Goodman was unwarranted.

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