Kat Gordon’s leap of faith, Muddy’s Bake Shop, turns 3 on Leap Day
Muddy’s magic began with an accident, a ‘crisis of certainty,’ a lot of prayer and, ultimately, a leap of faith on Leap Day.
Questions surrounding MLGW break from TVA surface at meeting
Those who will make a recommendation on whether the Memphis utility supplier should cut ties with the TVA want a scenario on switching to Midcontinent Independent System Operator included in the research.
‘I’m from Memphis': Hardaway, Tigers ready for battle at Tulane
Penny Hardaway said he tried to receive a technical at SMU, but the officials ignored him.
Agtech companies get five minutes to impress at Demo Day
This summer, these companies will participate in field trials through the AgLaunch Farmer Network to gain invaluable feedback from farmers.
Assessment coming on whether to remodel, rebuild county jail
State inspectors say 201 Poplar needs to be rebuilt or remodeled because the nearly 40-year-old facility is in bad shape.
Locked and loaded: Governor proposes new handgun bill
Gov. Bill Lee proposed legislation Thursday to allow “constitutional carry,” watering down the state’s handgun permit system, if not almost eliminating it.
Peyton Manning honored by AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning will receive the AutoZone Liberty Bowl's Distinguished Citizen Award in ceremonies this June.
Entrepreneur is ‘first money in’ for new STEM project
Jim Herbert's beginnings can be traced back to a former dairy farm in Whitehaven.
Three new sculptures proposed for Memphis riverfront
The Design Review Board will consider three proposed sculptures for Downtown, changes to the design of Poplar Art Lofts apartments, and the renovation of the old Glass Factory building for Memphis Made Brewing.
Carlisle buys 100-year-old building near One Beale
A company affiliated with Carlisle LLC, developers of One Beale, has just purchased a century-old, vacant warehouse at 339 S. Front.
ServiceMaster revenues increased 9% in 2019
An increase in claims for termite damage in ServiceMaster's Terminix brand affected fourth-quarter net income.
Germantown Parks Commission supports park renovations
Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission is gearing for improvements to Riverdale and Germantown Station parks.
Metro
Tennessee’s felony law when local officials vote for ‘sanctuary’ policies is ruled unconstitutional
Earlier last year, the GOP-supermajority state Legislature and Republican Gov. Bill Lee approved legislation to aid the Trump administration with immigration enforcement.
Elections What should be done about 201 Poplar? Democratic county mayor candidates share their ideas.
Public Safety US attorney hires more — but says help still needed with Task Force caseload
Public Safety Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor will face hearing
Metro Cohen, Kustoff, Hagerty, Blackburn react to Trump speech
Business
East Memphis momentum spawns new mixed-use development along South White Station Road
The $10 million development at 621 S. White Station will have 18,145 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 6,000 square feet of office space on the second floor.
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Premium Real Estate Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
Premium Real Estate New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
Sports
What to watch when Memphis visits East Carolina
Tied with Temple for eighth place in the American Conference with three regular-season games left, Memphis looks to take care of business against 11th-place East Carolina.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies snap losing streak with Dallas road rout
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: The Tigers are in a world of hurt. Is there a path out of the pit?
Premium Golf Memphis, FESJC are special to Joe Tomek. Which is why leaving is tough
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Who has the edge in NBA’s reverse standings race?
Food
On the rocks: State system delays leave DeSoto liquor stores running dry
Problems at the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control has led to delays in the delivery of spirits to DeSoto County businesses, bars and restaurants.
Food News Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space
Suburbs
Millington resident will repair sidewalk by mid-May
A Millington homeowner who was cited earlier this year for problems with a cracked sidewalk is working with the city to correct the problem before her home sale is complete in May.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett dirty-pop soda shop owners swinging for fences with new venture next door
Arts & Culture
Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians
A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.
Music Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tulips and a steamy show
This weekend isn’t for wallflowers.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 27
Ready for today’s sudokus?