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
The Early Word: Morant is still here, and Bain takes barbecue out east
Indie Memphis makes a comeback, Tigers get a “Sincere” win and açaí bowls are coming to the Edge.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Party like it’s Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year
City of Memphis City solid waste pickup delayed again
Premium Education Believe Memphis weighs closure allowing Grizzlies Prep a larger South Memphis campus
Education Tennessee GOP says ongoing Memphis schools audit is ‘concerning’
Business
Calkins: Robert Pera remains city’s best hope for keeping Grizzlies in Memphis
What is keeping the Grizzlies in Memphis? Robert Pera. And that’s it. He’s still the best chance the city has to keep the team.Related content:
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Premium Real Estate Condos replacing Gus’s clears Collierville Planning Commission
Sports
Martin: Parker has all-time night against UAB, and the Tigers sincerely needed it
The timing of such a performance couldn’t have been more perfect for the Tigers and coach Penny Hardaway.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Parker’s 40 points powers Memphis past UAB
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Weighing pros and cons of Morant in Memphis after trade deadline
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Morant remains but his era of Grizzlies basketball is already over
Sports U of M athletic department operating at deficit after years of nearly breaking even
Food
Recipe Exchange: Boscos’ wood-oven shrimp
There’s a signature appetizer at Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. in Overton Square that was inspired by a trip to the Big Easy.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Playa Bowls opens in the Edge, The Melting Pot to return
Suburbs
Condos replacing Gus’s clears Collierville Planning Commission
The builder said the condos will be one to two bedrooms ideal for singles, nurses, pilots or an elderly couple. There’s no official price yet, but he said could sell for $400,000.
Business Bain Barbecue opening second location
Arts & Culture
Germantown seeks artist with tunnel vision for Greenway mural
The pedestrian tunnel mural will kick off Germantown’s Greenway art project.
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
Opinion
Sanford: Ford’s guilty plea, arrogant demeanor further tarnish family legacy
“The troubling thing about this case is that Ford learned nothing from all the past instances and allegations of local public corruption — some of it involving members of his own family.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Jaren Jackson had to be traded. Because it’s time for the Grizzlies to start again.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Party like it’s Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year
We’re on the verge of another weekend, so today, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us to talk about this weekend’s holiday celebrations.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Herrington, Hill analyze Jaren Jackson Jr. trade
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Westy’s legacy
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the interior of the Pinch District restaurant Westy’s and was taken by Brad Vest.