Proposed legislation would severely restrict abortion in Tennessee
Republican Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a package of legislation designed to ban abortion in Tennessee.
Four interstate shootings continue 2019 trend
A highway shooting this week was the fourth of the year and continues a trend of 45 on Memphis roadways last year.
Grizzlies Mailbag: End of a win streak, Jonas Valanciunas’ role, trade/free agency speculation
Was the recent Grizzlies' winning streak a mirage? Is Jonas Valanciunas' defense a problem? How should the Grizzlies be thinking about their future? The Grizzlies Mailbag ponders these questions and more.
Reconfigured airport terminal will be tight fit for airlines
The CEO of the Airport Authority says when the new concourse B opens in about a year, it will require a concourse manager to work with the air carriers. And the construction of six new gates will probably follow in the next phase, Scott Brockman said.
MLGW seeks firmer grasp of aquifer study’s progress
Memphis Light, Gas & Water's new contract with University of Memphis on a five-year aquifer study adds data and reporting requirements designed to keep the utility abreast of research activity.
Memphis the latest victim in chaotic college basketball landscape
The Tigers are still focused on winning the conference even after a 40-point loss at Tulsa.
AAF Memphis recognizes Ehrlich’s advertising career
Jerry Ehrlich joins the ranks of the most prominent advertising executives who have influenced Memphis clients and the community for decades.
Developers: Snuff District plan won’t block public access to river
Task force continues work on plan to improve Orange Mound
The Orange Mound Initiative task force continued to define its plan to improve economic conditions in the neighborhood, and the transfer of Land Bank properties is seen an important early step.
Metro
Interim CEO: MATA lied about missing bus routes for nearly a year
In all, nearly one-third of MATA buses weren’t showing up where or when they were scheduled to.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Why ‘Skip’ is more than a nickname to Tigers baseball coach Matt Riser
Metro Family Safety Center abruptly closes in ‘huge loss’ for community
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Business
Interim CEO: MATA lied about missing bus routes for nearly a year
In all, nearly one-third of MATA buses weren’t showing up where or when they were scheduled to.
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Transportation & Logistics Spring break to bring almost 50,000 people through Memphis airport
Sports
Tigers beat SLU with walk-off hit to tie series
Memphis baseball will have a chance to start a season with four straight series wins for the first time since 1994 when the Tigers play the final series game against SLU on Sunday.
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Food
$10 Deal: Hard Times’ chicken Caesar sandwich is a revelation
You’d think all the hype, the endless press and the Instagram carnage of stacked sandwiches might make it impossible to live up to expectations. But you’d be wrong.
Suburbs
Germantown considers eliminating holiday decorations ordinance to resolve lawsuit
Germantown may eliminate its holiday decorations ordinance as part of a resolution to a federal lawsuit.
Arts & Culture
Hundreds gather to celebrate video game star Mario
Crosstown Concourse hosted its third annual Mario Day for fans of the mustachioed character that debuted more than 40 years ago in the original Donkey Kong stand-up arcade game.
Opinion
Conaway: Of Katz and rats, dads and doughnuts, then and now
“Even though we were in those same places at the same time, we were not the same. My public pool was in the Fairgrounds; Howard’s was in Orange Mound. At Katz, he’d have his water fountain, and I’d have mine.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Will Memphis get back on track?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss what has gone so wrong for the Grizzlies during their three-game losing streak.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: March 7
Maybe you just want to take a minute and sit a spell.