Charter schools benefit local education but must meet challenges, panelists argue
COGIC ‘Saints’ return to boost civic pride, hotel occupancy
What Dillon Brooks’ injury means for the Grizzlies
Holley’s ‘dictatorial’ leadership style caused issues in Catholic Diocese of Memphis, local monsignor says
State Building Commission approves Megasite contract
Metro
This Week in Memphis: NBA trade deadline is coming
Also happening this week, the City Council takes up its gun-control trigger ordinance and a new program for entrepreneurs launches.
Spirit of Memphis Parade, other events to mark 100th anniversary of Tom Lee’s river rescue
Business
Caring for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
When Zelda Fitzgerald Hill’s mother struggled to care for his father who had Alzheimer’s disease, he and his sisters stepped in to divvy responsibilities and provide their mother with support.
Transportation & Logistics Box score: Railroads, Chamber push for stiffer cargo theft penalties
Sports
Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. absorb blows, knock out Bucks
Jaren Jackson Jr. took a shot to the face in the first quarter but returned to the game as the Memphis Grizzlies’ big man carried his team to a win.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score: Grizzlies 132, Bucks 119
Food
A brotherhood grows — and flourishes — at Acre
Being named a James Beard awards semifinalist is the culmination of three decades of working together for the duo at Acre.
Suburbs
Former Landers Center director says he was fired for booking Black artists, files lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed Friday, Jan. 31, former director Todd Mastry accuses certain DeSoto County Supervisors and the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau of violating the Civil Rights Act.
Arts & Culture
Parade, other events to mark 100th anniversary of Tom Lee’s river rescue
Memphis River Parks Partnership officials announce plans to honor Lee, who on May 8, 1925, pulled 32 survivors of a capsized steamship to shore, making five trips and working by lantern light.
Opinion
Morris: Fear of deportation has gripped the Mid-South immigrant community
“These days I spend a lot of time thinking about President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport between 11 million and 20 million people.”
Podcasts
What’s next for MSCS?
A series of changes in the leadership of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be giving way to a more gradual but no less profound series of changes within the district.
Games
Crossword: Veg out
We harvested this week’s crossword puzzle from a bounty of recent articles about plant-based foods.