Hundreds voice opposition to permit for xAI turbines in Southaven
At a public hearing in Southaven, hundreds aired concerns about air quality, loud noise and overall health impacts of 41 natural gas turbines proposed for the xAI data center.
Jesse Jackson’s post-MLK rise deeply rooted in Memphis
Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, died Tuesday. He was a frequent presence in Memphis’ political life and transformation from 1968 on.
Seafood, soups and pizza: Where to eat during Lent
Area churches get ready to feed the masses.
Cheers at last: The Station opens following court battles and delays
The Station, a new East Memphis liquor store beset by controversy, finally fully opened Tuesday with a selection of more than 20,000 types of liquor, wine and beer.
Grizzlies 25: Shane Battier was the first true Memphis Grizzly and authored the franchise’s greatest encore
The Memphis Grizzlies had never won a playoff game until Shane Battier’s second run with the franchise. Then he buried that burden with one big shot.
At Memphis Business Academy, loyalty leads to special senior moments
The Executives defeat Douglass in both the boys and girls games, with the biggest cheers reserved for longtime standouts Larry Benson and Curnesha Taylor.
What to watch when Memphis visits South Florida
The Tigers will play the first of this season’s two regular-season matchups against the South Florida Bulls in Tampa, Florida.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Natchez,’ ‘Elvis,’ Tyler Perry and Robert Duvall
Tyler Perry passes through Memphis. And remembering when Robert Duvall and Rufus Thomas shared a scene.
Trigger bill would require Tennessee schools to track, report student immigration status
House Bill 1711 is the second piece of legislation currently in the Tennessee General Assembly that could require educators to report the legal status of public school students.
‘The robots are coming:’ Memphis in the middle of the AI boom
“We cannot miss this opportunity,” investment strategist David Waddell told a Greater Memphis Chamber audience. “I feel highly confident that the work of this chamber will make sure we’ll do all right.”
Familiar favorites take Memphis stages in February
From Shakespeare to show tunes, February theater has something for everyone.
ECS tabs South Gibson coach to lead football program
The South Gibson coach Ben Johnson posted a 29-19 record throughout four seasons and led the Hornets to the Class 4A playoffs each year.
Sudoku: Feb. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
What Daily Memphians think*
“I think she may be a bit overly optimistic regarding her popularity at this time.” — Ken Hall about Halbert is term-limited but still pulls petition for county clerk
“Smout was a really good wrestler and fun to watch this year.” — Johnny Coleman about CBHS senior caps career with a thrilling state title
“I hate to be a homer, but of course the NCAA is using Memphis as the whipping boy to pursue their legal claims. This organization needs to be legislated away.” — John Vergos about Former Tiger’s eligibility case could directly impact Memphis
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily WordRow: Feb. 18
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Memphis Rising
Today’s puzzle is of dancers from the Young Actors Guild performing during Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s “State of the City” address and was taken by Brad Vest.
Metro
This fall, MSCS regains two campuses and Tennessee’s state-run turnaround district ends
Memphis-Shelby County Schools will resume control of the final charter schools in the state-run Achievement School District, a largely unsuccessful effort to boost academic achievement in the state’s chronically low-performing schools.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Costume sketches and letters to Paris: What created Memphis Mardi Gras and what remains?
Elections Halbert is term-limited but still pulls petition for county clerk
Premium Elections One Shelby County candidate has more cash than all his opponents combined
Premium Education More than 300 students are in limbo as a charter school fights for its future
Business
Investors plan $25 million project at former Houston’s site
Local investors Darrell Horn and Brown Gill are partnering to bring office, retail and restaurant space to the former Houston’s site at Poplar Avenue and South Mendenhall Road.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Business Some nonprofits ‘feel like they’re on an island by themselves’
Premium Real Estate Oak Court Mall being cleared for redevelopment
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Evelyn & Olive reopens as Jamaica Soul
Sports
Former Tiger’s eligibility case could directly impact Memphis
An eligibility lawsuit that allowed former Tigers receiver Cortez Braham Jr. to compete in 2025 is still being litigated.
Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 9
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 9
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hill: It’s time for Penny Hardaway to do what’s best for Memphis basketball
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies won’t raise season ticket prices
Food
Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Chef Ben Smith opened Tsunami in 1998, helping Cooper-Young transition from “a downtrodden backwater for failing businesses.”
Premium Business After 28 years, Tsunami is ‘going out with a bang’
Suburbs
Ballots before beaches: DeSoto County prepares for March 10 primary amid vacation season
The Mississippi primary elections coincide with spring break, and DeSoto County officials are encouraging voters to take advantage of absentee ballots if they need that option.
Premium Millington Millington is cracking down on sidewalk standards but some citizens are split
Arts & Culture
Memphis creator featured in new PBS series
Content producer, curator, and DJ Bryan Roberson — aka YoBreezye — is featured in episode 2 of “The Story in Us,” which was released on Jan. 15.
Performing Arts Classics anchor Theatre Memphis’ next season
Opinion
Opinion: A simple blood test can help save more Tennesseans from colorectal cancer
“The impact of colorectal cancer is exacerbated for Black Tennesseans and people in rural areas who face even more challenges to getting screened and treated.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Will federal troops be pulled from Memphis?
If federal law enforcement operations in other cities are ending, could Memphis be far behind?