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Chris Crawford, Will Barton lead Memphis Tigers past UAB, 79-45

Will Barton and Chris Crawford score 16 points each as the Tigers jump out early, never look back.

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies at 48

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer...

Memphis police identify man shot by officers Friday

Memphis police identified a suspected prowler shot to death by officers Friday morning as 20-year-old Jermie McCraven.

Tennessee upsets No. 8 Florida, 75-70

Trae Golden scored 17 points and Jeronne Maymon added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Vols.

Georgia tops No. 20 Mississippi State, 70-68, in OT

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 20 points, including a crucial 3-pointer late in overtime.

First lady walks 'the platypus walk'

Add another dance move to Michelle Obama's repertoire. This one has to do with a certain celebrity platypus.

Division 2A West Region basketball tournament schedule

Division 2A West Region basketball schedule. Tourney begins Monday.

No. 10 Bucs Rally Past Wolves, 62-58

from:Christian Brothers University

CARROLLTON, Ga.—The No. 10 Christian Brothers University Bucs trailed by as many as 13 points Saturday at West Georgia, but they out-scored the Wolves 30-15 over the final...

Wolves Top Lady Bucs 69-54

from:Christian Brothers University

CARROLLTON, Ga.—Host West Georgia held the Christian Brothers University Lady Bucs to 32.7 percent shooting in a 69-54 win over the Lady Bucs Saturday afternoon.

Grizzlies Beat Pacers, 98-912

Chris Herrington offers his usual trenchant post-game analysis at Beyond the Arc blog. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story

Peyton Manning may be back, but not with 'Boys

Because he is Jerry Jones -- wildcatter, dreamer, frustrated general manager of the Dallas Cowboys -- the idea is not all that far-fetched that he would at least kick the tires on...

Architect dislikes Martin Luther King Jr. memorial fix

The National Park Service announced plans Friday to remove an inscription from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and replace it with a full quotation -- a move the memorial...

Romney's plea to conservatives: 'I have lived conservatism'

Still wrestling with doubts about his political leanings, Mitt Romney made the case Friday to thousands of conservatives that no matter what they've heard, he's one of...

Faith Matters: Pastor returns to God's unfinished work

Brother Nelson's organ sounds a little sweeter on this Sunday morning. Brother Alexander's drums sound a little bolder. The choir sounds even more hopeful.

The Faith in Memphis Panel: Renting Public Schools for Worship Services

Starting Monday, the New York City Education Department plans to prohibit churches from holding worship services in public schools. Here in the Memphis area, a number of...

Faith Calendar

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Editorial: Freedom from NCLB's anchor

Now that the weight of federal No Child Left Behind requirements has been lifted, Tennessee has the chance it wants to push forward with education reforms it has put in place to ...

Editorial: A star on and off court

The big kid from Lausanne has come a long way.

Oscar-Winning Shorts at the Brooks

Several Oscar-winning short films will be playing at the Brook Museum Saturday. Chris Herrington has a preview. [ Subscribe to the comments on...

Shelby County Commission asks mayor to negotiate with school board in school sales

The Shelby County Commission passed a measure today asking the county mayor to oversee sales of school buildings to towns that want to set up their own school districts, a...

Nucor to hire 27 with $113 million Memphis expansion

Nucor Steel Memphis Inc. is seeking a 15-year PILOT from the Memphis Economic Development Growth Engine for a $113 million expansion project at its Paul R. Lowry Road facility. ...

Grizzlies' Randolph, Allen to host Valentine's party for Memphis Family Shelter

Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph and guard Tony Allen will host a Valentine’s Day party for mothers and children of the Memphis Family Shelter.

Memphis Gay and Lesbian Center's HIV-testing program suspended after state funding cut

The Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center has announced the suspension of its HIV-testing program due to state funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, its collaborator in the...

Jury acquits teen on murder charge in 2009 shooting, deadlocks on lesser offenses

A jury this evening acquitted a Memphis teenager of second-degree murder, but told a judge they could not reach a verdict on a lesser offense of criminally negligent homicide in...

Local radio host Vernon to host shows on Sirius XM

Starting in the next few weeks, local talk show host Chris Vernon will be hosting two regular broadcasts on Sirius XM. Vernon, who hosts “The Chris Vernon Show” on...

Memphis lodging market to grow 3.5 percent this year, analyst predicts

Chuck Pinkowski tells local hotel group that average room rates are likely to rise, as well.

Memphis home sales see 12.3 percent boost in January

The number of Memphis-area home sales rose 12.3 percent in January, according to data released Friday by the Memphis Area Association of Realtors. There were a total of 850 home...

Throwback Sunday: The Memphis Tams

As a nod to the Grizzlies wearing Memphis Tams throwback jerseys on Sunday, Sherman Willmott offers this look back at Charley Finley's wacky ABA...

Weekend Thoughts

John Branston heads home for the weekend, leaving this column behind, concerning barbecue, the Big East, and other deep thoughts. [ Subscribe

Snyder’s-Lance could bid on Pringles

A potential bidder for Procter & Gamble Co.‘s Pringles brand told analysts Friday that it expects to be “more active” on the mergers and acquisition front in...

Handyman admits jewelry theft from golfer John Daly's ex-wife

A handyman who admitted stealing jewelry from the homes of two customers, including that of the ex-wife of golfer John Daly, was placed on probation for four years today and...

University of Memphis makes Times Square splash

The University of Memphis may spend $6.7 million annually on its basketball program, but the school probably wouldn’t be able to afford the free advertising it’s...

Top of the List: Ambulatory Surgery Centers

The Memphis Business Journal is providing a peek at one of the lists in this Friday’s print edition as we reveal the Memphis area's five largest ambulatory surgery...

Behind the List: Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Ambulatory surgery centers in the Memphis area weathered the recession with fewer job losses than some industries but made do with fewer surgeons until recently. From 2008 to...

Paper Diamond at Newby's

Former Memphis musician Alex Botwin returns to the city as Paper Diamond. Chris Herrington has his story. [ Subscribe to the comments on this...

Bernanke says economy needs housing recovery

Ben Bernanke says falling home prices have forced many Americans to cut spending sharply and warns that the trend could continue to weigh on the economy for years.

Jay Reatard Doc to Show in Memphis

Chris Herrington reports that Better Than Something, a documentary about the late Memphis musician Jay Reatard will screen in Memphis. [...

Boyfriend pleads guilty to murder in death of missing DeSoto County woman

The boyfriend of Sherri Smith, the DeSoto County woman whose body was found recently in a remote wooded area off Miss. 301, has confessed to killing her and been sentenced to life...

International Paper to sell two facilities in California, one in Tennessee

International Paper Co. has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that will allow the company to move forward on its acquisition of Austin-based Temple Inland...

Memphis area home sales rose 12.3 percent in January

But average sales prices fell 7.1 percent.

Maersk selling chassis equipment subsidiary

Maersk Inc. is selling subsidiary Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) to private investment firm Littlejohn & Co. LLC, marking a leading steamship line further distancing itself...

Memphis-based International Paper gets Justice Department approval to acquire Temple-Inland

The agreement provides that the two companies divest three facilities.

Obama: Birth control policy meets everyone's needs

Rushing to end a political uproar, President Barack Obama today will announce that religious employers will not have to cover birth control for their employees after all, The...

Holiday sales boost Tennessee tax revenue

Tennessee recorded $1.01 billion in tax revenue in January, $37.1 million more than had been budgeted, Finance and Administration Commissioner Mark Emkes announced this week. ...

Memphis police officer shoots two burglary suspects in Raleigh, killing one

One burglary suspect was killed and another is in critical condition this morning in Raleigh after a Memphis police officer shot at a car attempting to run the officer over,...

Nissan recalls 39,000 new Versas because transmissions can slip out of park

No crashes or injuries have been reported because of the potential defect.

Memphis man found guilty of raping elderly woman with Alzheimer's

A South Memphis man has been convicted of raping a 79-year-old woman with Alzheimer's after the jury rejected his defense that the sex was consensual.