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
TacoNGanas raid part of ‘labor trafficking’ investigation
The Department of Homeland Security said agents with ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations arrested three Mexican nationals unlawfully present in the U.S. Still more questions than answers one day after TacoNGanas raidRelated story:
Bartlett Bartlett votes down mosque plan, citing traffic concerns
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Taco truck raid sparks fear; West TN cops charged over arrest
State Government Governor’s budget includes millions for Memphis Zoo, Downtown safety
Business
Blow Pops maker to invest $98M and create 60+ jobs in Tipton County
Charms, a subsidiary of Tootsie Roll Industries, will employ almost 500 employees after the expansion is complete.
Premium Real Estate Shift fuels occupancy at Cotton Exchange building
Health Care Millington will be home to Tennessee’s largest VA outpatient clinic
Business Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI. Its CEO says ‘no thank you’
Sports
Durant hits 30,000 career points, but Grizzlies extinguish Suns anyway
With 34 points and four blocks, Durant was the most productive player on the floor, helping the Suns stay in the game. But the Grizzlies halted the Suns run and never let their lead get below four.Related content:
Premium Sports UFL optimistic about Showboats connecting with Memphis fan base
Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Are Jekyll-and-Hyde Tigers a strange case?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: What Memphis’ hot-and-cold nature says about its NCAA Tournament chances
Food
TacoNGanas raid part of ‘labor trafficking’ investigation
The Department of Homeland Security said agents with ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations arrested three Mexican nationals unlawfully present in the U.S. Still more questions than answers one day after TacoNGanas raidRelated story:
Suburbs
Bartlett votes down mosque plan, citing traffic concerns
Bartlett officials have rejected plans for a mosque near a five-way intersection despite claims from the ACLU that the city could face a legal challenge.
Arts & Culture
Bartlett relay teams’ redemption story coming to the big screen
“The Press,” a documentary tracking the ups and downs in 2024 for the Panthers’ girls track team as they race to a win, debuts Tuesday.
Opinion
Conaway: A gift of perspective
“The morning brings a new day, like the one before never happened, but like all the days before, what happened is baked in old slave-made brick, and immigrant-laid stone, and preserved.”
Podcasts
Did no-confidence vote set stage for state takeover of MSCS?
Shelby County Commissioners Mickell Lowery and Britney Thornton talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the political boundary between the commission and the MSCS board.
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 11
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.