Memphis’ 311 call center gives look behind the scenes
Monday was “311 Day” at City Hall, and the city’s 311 operation and call center was open to the media to draw awareness to the call and app service that began in 2013.
FedEx names Don Colleran as FedEx Express chief
FedEx has named Don Colleran as president and chief executive officer of FedEx Express. He'll succeed Raj Subramaniam, who became president and chief operating officer of FedEx Corp. March 1.
Martin named to AAC first team All-Conference; Harris makes All-Freshman team
Jeremiah Martin named to first team All-American Athletic Conference. Tyler Harris makes All-Freshman squad.
Inside the FedEx voluntary buyout offer: Is it sweet enough?
The clock is ticking on FedEx Corp.'s voluntary buyout program aimed at selected employees at FedEx Express, corporate and FedEx Services. April 1 is the application deadline.
Kelsey proposing increases in Senate campaign fundraising
Legislation by state Sen. Brian Kelsey that could dramatically increase Senate candidate fundraising could be heard in a committee this week.
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Metro
Memphis releases funds to ease pre-K crisis — but the fight isn’t over
The City of Memphis released $8.5 million to prekindergarten organization First 8 Memphis. The funds could keep some classrooms afloat while city, county and First 8 officials remain in negotiations for a long-term funding plan.
City of Memphis City Council questions road-clearing policies as MLGW warns of ‘sticker shock’
Education Opinion: The failure to fund pre-K hurts children and families
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: State money goes Downtown, and Ford pleads guilty
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis
Business
Elon Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company
Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.
Premium Business With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Sports
Grizzlies trade two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah
The Grizzlies rebuild has officially begun. Jaren Jackson Jr. exits with three other players.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies enjoy team-wide romp in last home game before trade deadline
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway: ‘I will be the last person, ever, to damage this program’
High School Sports Rebounding, free throws lift St. George’s over Harding
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
Food
Recipe Exchange: Boscos’ wood-oven shrimp
There’s a signature appetizer at Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. in Overton Square that was inspired by a trip to the Big Easy.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Sunrise Memphis’ bi bim bowl
Suburbs
Arlington passes first readings of beer and liquor ordinances
The ordinance changes include allowing one more liquor store in the town.
Premium Bartlett Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Send Help’ is a good time, and ‘Macbeth’ is at Crosstown
Stranded on a South Pacific island with Rachel McAdams? Be careful what you wish for in Sam Raimi’s “Send Help.”
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
Opinion
Opinion: The failure to fund pre-K hurts children and families
“We ask the Shelby County administration to find a path forward with First 8 Memphis so that our school system and all other operators are not expected to fill a sudden budgetary gap that we cannot afford.”
Premium Business Calkins: Robert Pera remains city’s best hope for keeping Grizzlies in Memphis
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis
The scene in Memphis has been very different from the one in Minneapolis, and there are many theories about why that is.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 2
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?