Venerable Plough Foundation to close, will be missed
The Plough Foundation will turn its remaining assets over to local nonprofits. It will outline the process this spring.
Memphis basketball Bahamas mailbag
A Q&A from the Bahamas trip, including if Memphis could potentially use a 12-man rotation this season?
City Council motors through car-centric agenda items Tuesday
The council agenda Tuesday includes discussions about selling the old Cordova auto inspection station, allowing temporary closure of an Overton Square street and expanding a program that helps those with suspended drivers licenses pay fines and fees once they have met other terms.
Grizzlies Notebook: Dwight Howard’s future, Grizz Day on NBA TV and more
Dwight Howard gets permission to look for a new hoops home, NBA TV dedicates the day to the Grizzlies and Jonas Valanciunas is a Lithuanian pitch-man.
U of M celebrating new, iconic bridge and much more
The University of Memphis finally bridges a divided campus, and in a soaring way.
Sawyer blazes five-year path from protest to mayor’s race
Memphis Mayoral contender and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer is mounting a complex challenge of incumbent mayor Jim Strickland. The challenge combines promises of disruption with national issues as Sawyer seeks to fuse activism with electoral politics.
Metro
Memphis-area leaders take to national airwaves to talk National Guard
A “threat to democracy” vs. making Memphis “the most safe city in America,” area leaders give their thoughts on what the National Guard deployment can mean for the city.
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Business
Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
The Peabody Memphis has completed its latest renovation, a $19 million makeover of the historic hotel’s 464 rooms.
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Business Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
Sports
Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ran for two touchdowns and threw for one to lead Ole Miss to the win in Oxford.
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Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
Cherry Valley Park renovation: Breathing new life into beloved recreation space
The Southaven park has a rich history dating to 1969. It was originally built and operated by parents who volunteered their time to create a place for their children to play.
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: B.B. King’s 100th Birthday Celebration electrifies Beale Street
Marching bands, drumlines, street flippers and more took to Beale Street to celebrate what would be B.B. King’s 100th birthday.
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.