MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting investigation is underway in Southeast Memphis early Monday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers say they were called to a home in the 3700 block of Maple Leaf Cove regarding a shooting around 10:44 p.

Memphis basketball put together a cool, calm yet dominant performance in a win over Charlotte Sunday, Feb. 8 at FedExForum.

Aaron Bradshaw scored 16 points, Julius Thedford had 11 points and 11 rebounds and three steals, and the Memphis Tigers defeated the Charlotte 49ers 77-54.

The Tigers are 2-7 in conference matchups. Memphis leads the AAC scoring 13.7 fast break points per game. UAB averages 8.2 made 3-pointers per game, 3.5 more made shots than the 4.7 per game Memphis gives up. Memphis averages 4.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.0 fewer made shots on average than the 6.0 per game UAB gives up.

Finding a Valentine this year may be easier, according to a new study into the number of singles in Memphis.

Voting is open for The Commercial Appeal' s boys high school athlete of the week from Feb. 2-7. The poll closes Thursday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. Wendell Shepherd Jr. is The Commercial Appeal's high school sports beat writer. Reach Wendell at wendell.shepherd@commercialappeal.com or on X @wendellsjr_.

"This weekend is a celebration of what makes Memphis special — our culture, our music, and the pride we carry for our city," Lamar said in a statement. "I’m excited to stand alongside Jazze Pha, support the bands and local talent, and welcome families from across the Mid-South to experience Mardi Gras with a Memphis twist.”