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: Trump tariffs worry FedEx founder, and Max’s maxes out
Nichols suit will go on despite DOJ dismissal, MSCS forensic audit is coming and tight tops don’t sell chicken wings these days.
Education U of M raises tuition
Premium Metro Political Roundup: Sen. Blackburn toured xAI — without Elon Musk
Premium Public Safety The plan for a focused crime lab run by Shelby County government
Business
Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place
“The sign is more than just the letters,” said Ted Townsend, president of the chamber. “It embodies that business is here in our Downtown core.”
Premium Food News Northside Grill project moves forward
Premium Midtown The Blvd’s pastor talks ‘community-informed’ master plan
Transportation & Logistics FedEx pilots picket outside company HQ
Sports
Redbirds recap: Indianapolis rallies to edge Memphis, 10-9
Recently promoted centerfielder Nathan Church had quite a game for the Redbirds. He went 3-for-5 and scored twice in the second game of his Triple-A career.
Premium Spirit of Memphis This Memphis boxer shares lessons with anyone — including Grizzlies
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball to begin home-and-home series with Utah State
Premium Spirit of Memphis At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Food
After closing bakery, chef shares her ‘Experience’ through cooking classes
On a recent Thursday night, about 30 people gathered Downtown to inexpertly stir roux, chop vegetables, season meat — and laugh.
Suburbs
Amen to more parking: Germantown church gets green light for expansion
The Germantown Planning Commission gave a quick endorsement of plans for Harvest Church’s expansion.
Arts & Culture
New mural, furniture coming to Edge District alley
An Edge District alley is getting a glow-up.
Opinion
Morris: Be a friend
“We often say loneliness is a public health crisis, and it is. I see it daily. People come to Church Health for physical ailments, but many times what they are really suffering from is isolation.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”