FedEx ramps up hub modernization project to $1.55 billion
FedEx is increasing its financial commitment to modernization and expansion of the FedEx Express Memphis world hub, which will total $1.55 billion over six years.
Strong to challenge Cohen in 2020 Democratic Congressional primary
Former Shelby County Democratic Party chairman Corey Strong will challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the August 2020 Democratic Congressional primary.
Germantown panel sets rules for two neighborhood parks
Germantown Parks Commission is looking at rules for two neighborhood parks adjacent to schools. The commission says the intent is to ensure safety for all park visitors.
Years after tragedy, ‘survivor’ Pop Williams doing whatever it takes for Memphis
After hurricanes and his brother's death, playmaker John 'Pop' Williams is set for a big year with Memphis.
Calkins: Brady White is at home and at ease
As he prepares for his second season in Memphis, Brady White is more comfortable than ever.
New Eats: Ong Cau Café
Ong Cau Cafe delivers on the authentic Vietnamese in a Cordova strip mall.
Metro
Cohen, Kustoff, Hagerty, Blackburn react to Trump speech
The reaction among the city’s four representatives in the U.S. Capitol to President Donald Trump’s Tuesday, Feb. 24, State of the Union speech was along party lines. One of the four boycotted the speech.
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Say goodbye to Smart Mart and five MSCS schools
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
City of Memphis Seven candidates stake out positions at Democratic county mayoral forum
Business
New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
“We love Memphis,” said Jeremy Reaves, CEO of Cook Out. “We debated between here and Nashville. We want to be here ...”
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Tigers keep hope alive with a double OT win over ECU
The Tigers must win the remaining three regular season games for a chance to play in the conference tournament.
Memphis Grizzlies Warriors guard Pat Spencer doesn’t want ‘bad basketball’ in Memphis, either
Memphis Grizzlies Warriors coast to win over shorthanded Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Warriors 133, Grizzlies 112
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ rematch with Wichita State
Food
New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
“We love Memphis,” said Jeremy Reaves, CEO of Cook Out. “We debated between here and Nashville. We want to be here ...”
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Memphis embraces the board
Suburbs
Collierville ordered by court to approve Chick-fil-A
Collierville has been ordered to reverse a decision it made more than two years ago.
Music Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Arts & Culture
Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Tickets go on sale this week for Ashley McBryde and Alexandra Kay, who will open the BankPlus Amphitheater season in April.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Today, we’ll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we’ll chat about Dr. James Downing’s new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.