Memphis 901 FC excited about visit from Orlando City
But more immediate concerns come first
Memphis 901 FC takes five-game unbeaten run to St. Louis on Saturday.
Malone: County funding for new voting machines should come with no strings attached
The president of the city's longest running civil rights organization commented on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast about the funding, voter registration lawsuits and leaving her post this fall.
Politics Podcast: NAACP president Deidre Malone
Deidre Malone, head of the city’s longest running civil rights organization talks about new blood, new voting machines and the award that got “dicey.”
An embattled Memphis charter school shuts down, forcing 150 students to make choices
Now that Gateway is officially closed, parents and students are left to find a new high school. Many are headed to their zoned neighborhood schools; others are still searching.
New Eats: Puck Food Hall
Puck Food Hall is spruced up and offers new food booths, proving there's more to the name change than a rebranding.
A flight down memory lane
The Experimental Aircraft Association has its B-17 Flying Fortress Aluminum Overcast at Millington-Memphis Airport this weekend as part of a national tour, and a 99-year-old World War II veteran stole the show during a flight around Memphis on Thursday.
Metro
Mayor floats guaranteed-income proposal at Memphis housing summit
The next phase of affordable housing in Memphis shows some traces of the economic strain from the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders at the “Housing for Tomorrow” summit had ideas for how to help solve this issue.
Premium Education Legislation for state to take over MSCS still on table, lawmaker says
Public Safety Former officer charged in Tyre Nichols’ death taken into federal custody
Premium Public Safety MPD officers at fault for half of officer-involved crashes so far in 2025
Business
Panelists will share stories — and listen — at Women in Business Seminar
MLGW’s Ursula Madden, Junior Achievement’s Leigh Mansberg and former longtime Overton Park Executive Director Tina Sullivan will lead a conversation on women in business at The Daily Memphian’s Feb. 27 seminar at Memphis Botanic Garden.
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Premium Real Estate Inked: Broad Avenue Gateway first phase breaks ground, second phase in planning
Sports
Grizzlies, led by Morant, win mud fight against Magic
The Memphis Grizzlies missed 26 of their 33 3-point attempts, committed 15 turnovers, surrendered a 23-4 run to start the third quarter, but dug down to dig the game out. Related content:
High School Sports ‘He is Briarcrest’: Coach honored for 42-year tenure, win No. 700
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway perplexed by Tigers’ NET ranking, NCAA Tournament forecast
Food
$10 Deal: Pho 4Ever takes the spotlight again
Pho 4Ever, which we highlighted two years ago for its bánh mì dac biet, has perhaps the best bánh xèo in Memphis.
Suburbs
Bailey: Name changes also occur in the suburbs
Name-changing has become a debate in recent weeks, but happened a few times in the Memphis suburbs way back when.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Mardi Gras, griots, pirates and the faces of David Bowie
This week, clothing and pottery pop up next to Hard Times Deli, a new sculpture celebrates caregivers and the Dixon’s director talks about cat paintings.
Opinion
Calkins: Nearly 60 years after he was killed, a hero finds a new home
Donald J. Reilly was the most decorated Marine in Vietnam when he was killed in 1965. After nearly six decades, he is finally getting the send-off he deserves — at Arlington National Cemetery.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis responds to trade rumor
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the All-Star break, Desmond Bane’s jersey retirement and Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman’s statement on Ja Morant trade rumors.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Feb. 21
Here’s a quick crossword you may want to savor.