Residency rules go away for sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, corrections officers
Amending the county's residency requirements for public safety workers is intended to help with hiring and retention.
Grizzlies lose another game, and another player, in Los Angeles
With the loss, the Grizzlies fall under .500 for the first time since January 31st and have lost three games in a row for the first time since Dec. 7.
County Commission says no to Quinn Ridge plan
John Porter's Quinn Ridge development near Collierville was rejected by the Shelby County Commission Monday.
Strickland calls for juvenile assessment center to ‘get it done’
Strickland's comments about the county government alternative to juvenile detention come after District Attorney Amy Weirich called attention to the problems during a taping last week of "Behind The Headlines."
Famous ‘Friend’ Courteney Cox to host Memphis event
Cox appeared in Memphian Tom Shadyac’s directing debut, “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” and is well-known for portraying Monica Geller on NBC’s “Friends.”
Germantown approves revised land swap in narrow vote
Germantown aldermen approved a revised land swap proposal to accommodate a water tower.
Slowing SMU key for Tigers in pivotal AAC matchup
Memphis heads to Texas to play SMU on Tuesday, the next trial in the Tigers efforts to build a winning streak. The key will be closing out the game.
Mast: Tigers close but not quite in NCAA Tourney Talk
The win over Houston gave Memphis a much-needed win in the Tigers pursuit for their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2014.
New independent pharmacy headed to Arlington
Arlington Apothecary hopes to bring a friendly, small-town feel when it opens for business this spring.
Destination: Delicious Podcast: Mardi Gras in Memphis
Jennifer Biggs talks with Kelly English and Penny Henderson about Mardi Gras, here, and in their hometowns.
Metro
MPD investigating two back-to-back Downtown shootings
Two people were shot less than an hour apart Downtown Friday, March 20, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Premium State Government Republican bill clears way for private firearms in government buildings
Public Safety Memphis gun violence cost more than $1B, data says
Education Tennessee GOP advances bill to relax voucher testing rules for private schools
Public Safety Federal civil suit over County Jail inmate’s death gets new judge
Business
FedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
AI, technological advancements and other improvements are expected to fuel revenue growth for the company this year.
Premium Real Estate Midtown’s Stomping Grounds aims for 901 Day opening
Premium Real Estate Blighted building owned by Tom Intrator being demolished
Premium Real Estate National bridal shop says, ‘I do!’ to Memphis
Premium Health Care Most of UTHSC occupational therapy faculty resign amid abuse allegations
Sports
Road return stings in Grizzlies loss to Hornets
Charlotte stars LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller were too much for rebuilding Grizzlies.Related content:
Update High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Hornets 124, Grizzlies 101
Guest Columnists Outgoing FedEx St. Jude Championship leader: ‘To the city of Memphis — thank you’
Memphis Grizzlies Celtics escape ‘amazing’ Grizzlies with late rally
Food
Food Files: Central BBQ offers breakfast in Midtown, more
Central BBQ is rolling out several new offerings: breakfast at Midtown, plus value items and party wings in various locations. Also, news from Domino’s and Wild Beet.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Soup, dumplings and noodles from Little Petals Chinese
Suburbs
Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Axton Perry lead the way with 15 points as the Panthers win the second boys basketball state championship in school history and the first in 25 years.
Elections Contender joins race in Republican primary for Collierville Schools board seat
Arts & Culture
Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
Some celebrate triumph of good over evil, some celebrate leaving the past behind, some celebrate the changing seasons. Despite their reasons for celebrating, Holi is a colorful day for all.
Premium Visual Arts Buckley: Painter. Air Force reservist. Bride-to-be. Rachel Heck isn’t just a star golfer from Memphis anymore.
Opinion
Buckley: Hardaway, Tigers concerned about fans in the stands. What’s the plan to fix it?
Two days after deciding to retain coach Penny Hardaway, Memphis athletic director Ed Scott and Hardaway himself address dwindling basketball attendance.
Premium Education Calkins: Justice Amy Coney Barrett is speaking at Rhodes. It’s more complicated than it should be.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Games
Sudoku: March 20
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?