Madness and agony: Memphis gets its moment in NCAA Tournament
Tears flowed after Houston beats Texas A&M and Clemson knocks off Baylor in NCAA Tournament games at FedExForum.
Tears flowed after Houston beats Texas A&M and Clemson knocks off Baylor in NCAA Tournament games at FedExForum.
But, Texas A&M wouldn’t go down easy. Houston had to earn every bit of this victory. Clemson holds off Baylor, advances to Sweet 16Related content:
NCAA box score: Clemson 72, Baylor 64
NCAA box score: Houston 100, Texas A&M 95 (OT)
Clemson is headed to Los Angeles and a matchup against Arizona after withstanding a late rally from Baylor Sunday in an NCAA Tournament second-round game at FedExForum.Related content:
NCAA men’s basketball box score for Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second-round game between the Houston Cougars and Texas A&M Aggies.
At the Memphis International Auto Show, eligible attendees got the chance to drive some of the latest car models on the main road outside the Renasant Convention Center.
The Golden Wildcats’ first state title laid the foundation for decades of success in the TSSAA’s largest public-school classification.
Also happening this week: Judge Melissa Boyd is due in court, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter.
Bluff City Pickleball, the first indoor pickleball facility in Memphis, officially opens at the former Malco Bartlett Cinema, transforming all 10 theaters, the concession stand and projector rooms.
A December 2023 deposition provides testimony from assistant chief jailer George Askew about the state of the Shelby County jail and how it’s run. Former sheriff asks why 201 Poplar seems to be going backwardRelated story:
The plaza commemorates the nine historically black fraternities and sororities founded at American universities during the 1900s.
DeSoto County supervisors boost budget for expansion of the Southaven convention facility from $35 million approved in 2021, to $84.1 million.
At a rare community meeting Thursday evening, tensions between about 30 community members and a couple company representatives boiled over. One message was clear: The community doesn’t trust Velsicol.
“When you get to be an adult, laughter can feel like an add-on like whipped cream, a free mint or pressing snooze on the alarm clock.”
“The observance of today’s Jewish holiday lends tremendous insight into the Jewish mind, namely the ability to accept life with a sense of humor is a key ingredient to healthy living.”
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Saint Francis Medical Partners and Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis announce additions.
Also happening this week: The trial of Gregory Livingston begins, and a new pub with an old feel celebrates its grand opening in Olive Branch.
Rebecca Distuhl, owner and president of Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company, is a longtime board member and volunteer with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Norton Hurd IV’s Team Thad went 2-1 in Nike EYBL’s Session 1 in Memphis. But the real win for Hurd was the economic boost and positive publicity his city was provided by hosting the prestigious event.
“Eclectic” is an overused term, but it’s a good word for when hamachi crudo, chicken liver pate, spinach dip and a double cheeseburger all appear on the same menu.
With help from state funds, Bartlett’s school district will give teachers an increase in pay for the coming fiscal year.
For the first time in a decade, a musical artist will take the stage at AutoZone Park to perform in a live full-scale production.
“Keeping criminals off our streets and encouraging good parenting are crucial steps in improving public safety in Tennessee,” state Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, writes. “This remains my priority.”
Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield riff on Memphis barbecue and hot slaw as the Tennessee state foods, wine menus and water pet peeves.
Here’s a puzzle with hints related to the Memphis Showboats, who will play the Michigan Panthers Sunday afternoon, April 28, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.