Road recap: Jonas Valanciunas makes big return, but Grizz fall short
Jonas Valanciunas scored a season-high 32 points, but the Grizzlies fell behind early and couldn't complete a comeback in Chicago.
Stax Music Academy students to appear on ‘Ellen’ special
The Stax school's 20th anniversary celebration will include talent shows, a public Black History Month production, a three-day livestream Memphis music marathon and a huge birthday bash that coincides with International Music Day.
New Eats: Bishop in Central Station Hotel
Bishop, the new restaurant by Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman, opens Friday in Central Station Hotel. It’s French from the top of the menu to the bottom.
MICAH presents plan to raise millions for MATA
MICAH officials on Wednesday offered the Shelby County Commission alternatives that would raise all of the $30 million needed to fully fund the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
Wade: For Grizzlies, home is not where the wins are
With a better record on the road than at home, maybe the upcoming four-game road swing is just what the Grizzlies need and just when they need it.
Hospital CEOs talk about forces shaping medical care here
Presented by Mid-South Health Care Executives at the FedEx Institute of Technology, the conversation with hospital executives touched topics including bullying, industry changes and poverty in Memphis.
Metro
The Early Word: Where is Mongo now? And do where the Grizz go from here?
Gun violence is plaguing Memphis, an xAI meeting gets heated and Lakeland used to be a lot more fun.
Premium State Government State lawmakers agree on animal protections, social media safety and more
Premium City of Memphis Ask the Memphian: Who is Prince Mongo? And he’s from where?
City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: State trial over Nichols’ death; Riverbeat at Tom Lee
Business
Pool school: Mother-daughter team have taught kids to swim for decades
When she began offering swim lessons nearly 40 years ago, Holly Self had no idea she was starting a family legacy.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Former NICU patient returns to Methodist Germantown as intern
Premium Health Care Memphis college embraces power of high-tech glasses
Spirit of Memphis Burke’s storied 150-year history could fill a book
Sports
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Lakeland Prep, Lausanne, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Keep it together or break it up? Grizzlies offseason decisions start at the ‘core.’
Memphis Grizzlies How far are Grizzlies from contending? Morant, Bane, Jackson share thoughts
Memphis Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman dishes on Grizz big three, coaching search, young roster
Food
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
Suburbs
Germantown to consider eliminating holiday decoration rules
Germantown will consider repealing its holiday decorations ordinance on Monday.
Arts & Culture
Lamar Sorrento paints world only way he knows how
“Some people, their goal in life is to be their authentic selves. Most people never get there,” said a longtime friend. “(Lamar Sorrento’s) gotten there and gone past it, I think.”
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of fake reviews
“About 30% of online reviews are fake and cost U.S. businesses nearly $152 billion per year in damaged reputations and lost revenue.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.