Mississippi River at Memphis to go below flood stage Friday
For the first time since Feb. 18, the Mississippi River at Memphis is expected to go below flood stage sometime Friday.
Strickland renews talk of ‘freshwater institute’ on Mud Island
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has renewed talk of a “freshwater institute” on Mud Island to research the Memphis aquifer, which is the source of the city’s drinking water, and the Mississippi River.
Hard-working 901 FC defense faces tough test against New York
Defense has been key in the early season as Memphis 901 FC prepares for their second straight road game against New York Red Bulls II.
Judge overturns decision denying Baptist’s standalone Arlington ER
As community hospitals have closed in Haywood and Fayette counties, Baptist Memorial Health Care has been trying for years to get a certificate of need to build a freestanding emergency department in nearby Arlington.
Cafe Eclectic closing shop on South Highland
Café Eclectic is keeping its original restaurant open, closing its two smaller ones on the Highland Strip and Harbor Town, and expects to open a larger restaurant in Harbor Town by June.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
The Memphis Riverline Hotel, which is connected to the Renasant Convention Center, will operate as an independent flag associated with Marriott until it meets brand standards when it will become an official Marriott hotel.
City of Memphis Local nonprofit, ACLU sue city over MPD records
Collierville Latoshia Daniels sentenced for shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor
Shelby County County Commission begins restructuring minority-business effort
Education CBU to partner with Purdue for graduate engineering programs
Business
Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
The Memphis Riverline Hotel, which is connected to the Renasant Convention Center, will operate as an independent flag associated with Marriott until it meets brand standards when it will become an official Marriott hotel.
Premium Real Estate Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
Real Estate Shelby Farms apartment complex moves forward
Transportation & Logistics FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
Business FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss the NBA’s tanking problem and a big college basketball weekend for draft prospects.
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Premium Memphis Grizzlies They flew 24 hours to see Kings vs. Grizzlies, seriously
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
High School Sports Long-range shooting lifts Bartlett over Collierville in district final
Food
Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Tan Tan noodles are extremely versatile as they can be made as a vegan or vegetarian dish.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Suburbs
Massive Marshall County warehouse sold, taking key industrial space off market
The electronics manufacturing company’s purchase of the Byhalia warehouse may spark new industrial development in the metro Memphis area.
Collierville Latoshia Daniels sentenced for shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Scream’ returns, a Cannes-winner from Iraq
Ghostface is back ... and so is Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar winner.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Guest Columnists Guest Column: Memphis is well placed for the next wave of growth
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss the NBA’s tanking problem and a big college basketball weekend for draft prospects.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 23
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