Vigil seeks change and healing in aftermath of Webber shooting
A vigil held Sunday in the wake of Brandon Webber's death remembered the father, son and friend. The event also called for healing and mending a broken relationship with Memphis Police.
Mourners gather to honor Glenn Cofield’s life, legacy
Community members gathered Saturday to mourn the life of local business executive and philanthropist Glenn Cofield.
Collierville student to advocate in D.C. for diabetes research funding
A sophomore at Collierville High School is traveling to Washington this summer to level with legislators about the high cost that comes with living with Type 1 diabetes.
Memphis Tigers continue hot recruiting with commitment of Khi Mathieu
Hot recruiting continues for Mike Norvell and the Memphis Tigers with the commitment of three-star wide receiver Khi Mathieu.
Byrd could face expulsion vote in pending legislative special session
The House of Representatives could use a special session this summer to replace House Speaker Glen Casada and to expel state Rep. David Byrd, who is accused of sexual misconduct by three women who played basketball for him at Wayne County High 30 years ago.
Now at Triple-A, Brent Rooker knows Westeros wasn’t conquered in a day
The thinking man’s player, Brent Rooker (ECS) is a step away from the big leagues and well aware that baseball, like life, has its own schedule.
Metro
CBU to partner with Purdue for graduate engineering programs
This will be at least the second partnership CBU has signed with another school to provide new classes, all with an eye to increasing enrollment.
Metro MLGW: Price of gas, increased electricity use led to higher bills
Public Safety DA’s office to use Memphis-made AI for case management
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Business
FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
FedEx has sued the U.S. government because it has paid tariffs under the conditions of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Business FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
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Sports
Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Memphis Tigers guard Sincere Parker’s legal saga has come to an end.
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
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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.
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Suburbs
To thrift or not to thrift, that’s Bartlett’s question
A growing interest in thrift stores among younger shoppers has Bartlett officials considering a revisiting of the suburb’s ordinance regarding the businesses.
Premium Spirit of Memphis When wild birds of prey are injured, rehabbers aim to fix damage done by other humans
Arts & Culture
James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Arts & Culture ‘Bloom’ event celebrates spring at Memphis Botanic Garden
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:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
After the Memphis Safe Task Force was deployed last fall, the Collierville Police Department did something unexpected.
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Games
Sudoku: Feb. 23
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