As primary nears, campaigns heat up for ‘election of a lifetime’

Actor and activist Ashley Judd campaigned in the city Wednesday for Elizabeth Warren. Rival Michael Bloomberg comes to town Friday, and former Vice President Joe Biden's ads will saturate local television on the way to Super Tuesday.

By Bill Dries February 27, 2020

Health Care

Local prep for coronavirus thorough, ongoing

Shelby County Health Department chief cites quick containment of measles outbreak several years ago as an example of how local health care partners work together for the public's welfare.

By Jane Roberts February 27, 2020

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies lose fourth straight, 140-112 at Houston

The Houston Rockets beat up the Grizzlies 140-112 on national television as Russell Westbrook just missed a triple-double. The Grizzlies fell to 28-30 and lost every game on their four-game road trip.

By Don Wade February 26, 2020

Education

A smile ends teacher’s struggle with ‘that student’

'It was my job to provide intervention for X-Man, 45 minutes every day. What a way to kick off my morning, huh?'

By Caroline Bauman February 26, 2020

High School Sports

Former Tiger Adonis Thomas adding his name to local AAU program

Adonis Thomas and Eric “Cowboy” Robinson are teaming up to rebrand the Memphis Magic as Team Adonis Magic Elite.

By Jonah Jordan February 26, 2020

Transportation & Logistics

FedEx plane planned for East High’s front lawn

The Shelby County Schools board has applied for a zoning variance to create a static display of a FedEx Beechcraft airplane in front of East High School.

By Tom Bailey February 26, 2020

Food News

Ticer and Hudman get a nod from Beard awards for 9th time

Native sons Andy and Michael have been nominated as semifinalists for–guess what?–Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation.

By Jennifer Biggs February 26, 2020

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Memphis police killed a carjacking suspect, the alleged Railgarten shooter is back in jail and 100 N. Main is selling for much less.

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FedEx has a new way to help customers pick, pack, sort returns

FedEx processes hundreds of millions of returned items a year, a complicated dance, said the director of University of Memphis’ automated identification lab.

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