Calkins: One era ends, another begins as Mike Conley is traded to Utah
The Grizzlies traded Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz Wednesday, ending one era but bolstering the new one.
Herrington: Mike Conley trade an impressive first transaction for new Grizzlies leadership
Did the Grizzlies make a smart trade in moving former franchise cornerstone Mike Conley? A thorough look suggests so.
Collierville files complaint over landfill concerns
Collierville has taken legal action due to the smell, noise and safety concerns created by the Frank Road landfill. The town hopes a judge will issue an order to eliminate the problems.
Dog park concerns overshadow mixed-use development investment
Construction on a $1.8 million mixed-use project on Monroe by the owners of McEwen’s restaurant could begin next month.
AutoZone secures tax abatement for Downtown expansion
AutoZone is approved for a tax incentive to expand its Downtown presence into a “campus environment.”
AAC sets home and away pairings for Memphis basketball
Memphis basketball’s conference slate features home games against Houston, Cincinnati, Temple and Wichita State.
Metro
The Early Word: Who’s on the ballot and which schools may close?
Meet two Grizzlies fans who are just happy to be here. Plus, Comeback Coffee is coming back – sort of.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Premium Education Busy year of hiring, firing, reassigning led to payroll problems at MSCS, audit finds
Premium Public Safety Ask the Memphian: Can a class of 6 CBU students help solve 2 cold-case murders? A grieving family hopes so.
Premium Public Safety Task Force driving down suburban crime, officials say
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
Premium Real Estate Convention center Sheraton could be redeveloped, rebranded by 2029
Premium Health Care Health insurance crackdown: New laws could help patients and hospitals stand up to unfair policies.
Sports
They flew 24 hours to see Kings vs. Grizzlies, seriously
Two fans traveled from Israel to see Ja Morant play for the Grizzlies. Instead, they got a taste of the NBA’s tank race. Related content:
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
Memphis Grizzlies Kings use Grizzlies to end 16-game losing streak
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Kings 123, Grizzlies 114
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
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:
Guest Columnists Guest Column: Memphis is well placed for the next wave of growth
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.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Tackling for the NFL and deciding not to run for office
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 23
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