<strong>Simran Garg reacts after looking around at all the empty seats as she qualifies for the sixth round in the Shelby County Spelling Bee at the University of Memphis Michael D. Rose Theatre on Feb. 9, 2019. </strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Shelby County Spelling Bee returns to Memphis after stint in Nashville

Sophia Overstreet, 13, clinched a victory over 51 other spellers in the first Shelby County Spelling Bee since the competition lost its longtime local sponsorship.

By Jared Boyd February 10, 2019

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies Postgame: With Gasol gone, left-behind bigs take over in home win over Pelicans

Joakim Noah and Jaren Jackson Jr. were big men having big nights as the Grizzlies won their first home game since trading Marc Gasol.

By Chris Herrington February 09, 2019

Geoff Calkins

Calkins: Chandler Parsons is back! (But don’t blame the Grizzlies)

The Grizzlies are bringing back the guy they sent away. Yes, Chandler Parsons will be suiting up and checking into a game at FedExForum – after resting up during the All-Star break, that is.

By Geoff Calkins February 09, 2019

Transportation & Logistics

Airport’s inner workings come into focus on ‘World Class Tour’

Memphis International Airport's Jon K. Thompson World Class Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the airport and the FedEx Express hub.

By Wayne Risher February 09, 2019

Germantown

Germantown leaders favor city purchase of Germantown Country Club for passive use

The Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission and Master Parks Plan authors gathered Saturday to determine the best use for Germantown Country Club, which has announced its closing. They favored the city buying the land for a passive park.

By Abigail Warren February 09, 2019

Metro

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By The Daily Memphian Staff February 09, 2019

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