Protesters seek removal of Confederate monument in Collierville
Protesters gather at Collierville Town Square and seek removal of Confederate references in the business district.
Grizzlies foiled by Raptors, still searching for play-in berth
The Raptors proved why they are still one of the league's elite teams with a strong defensive performance.
Latest test results’ positivity rate near 17%
Shelby County Health Department reported 337 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. The number comes after 2,003 tests.
Amid a pandemic, tens of thousands of Memphis-area kids return to school: What happens when they do?
Health officials offer no guarantees but believe the odds of getting through the school year – albeit with some positive COVID-19 cases or even clusters – is reasonably good, assuming all those involved remain vigilant about social distancing and wearing masks and the overall community's transmission rate continues the recent downward trend.
Bradshaw upsets political world with U.S. Senate primary win
Memphian Marquita Bradshaw caught the political world by surprise Thursday, winning the state’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate and spending only a fraction of the money that frontrunner James Mackler spent.
North Carolina ends Memphis 901 FC’s point streak
Memphis wins the statistical battle but can't find the net in a frustrating Group G defeat.
Opinion: Montgomery and Idlewild ‘prayed my babies to life’
When our world turned upside down on Jan. 25, 2002, Pastor Steve Montgomery and the Idlewild Presbyterian congregation not only fed our souls, but also our bodies.
To reach the world, Jon Hassell first found himself in Memphis
Hassell, who has collaborated with Brian Eno, Talking Heads and Ry Cooder, remembers a transformative introduction to music in his hometown: “You just never forget the things that happened first in your life.”
Sports Notebook: Memphis AD’s confidence in a football season ‘hour-to-hour;’ opting out no option for FSU star; and dancing in the rain
Laird Veatch warily eyes the status of the football season; Mike Norvell's best player makes his position clear; and an innocently made but still offensive gesture at a baseball game lands a coach in trouble.
Metro
Cheers at last: The Station opens following court battles and delays
The Station, a new East Memphis liquor store beset by controversy, finally fully opened Tuesday with a selection of more than 20,000 types of liquor, wine and beer.
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Business
‘The robots are coming:’ Memphis in the middle of the AI boom
“We cannot miss this opportunity,” investment strategist David Waddell told a Greater Memphis Chamber audience. “I feel highly confident that the work of this chamber will make sure we’ll do all right.”
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Sports
What to watch when Memphis visits South Florida
The Tigers will play the first of this season’s two regular-season matchups against the South Florida Bulls in Tampa, Florida.
High School Sports ECS tabs South Gibson coach to lead football program
Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger’s eligibility case could directly impact Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies won’t raise season ticket prices
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Food
Seafood, soups and pizza: Where to eat during Lent
Area churches get ready to feed the masses.
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Suburbs
Hundreds voice opposition to permit for xAI turbines in Southaven
At a public hearing in Southaven, hundreds aired concerns about air quality, loud noise and overall health impacts of 41 natural gas turbines proposed for the xAI data center.
North Mississippi Homes, lofts and a lazy river: Hernando’s Delta Landing project moves forward
Arts & Culture
Familiar favorites take Memphis stages in February
From Shakespeare to show tunes, February theater has something for everyone.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Natchez,’ ‘Elvis,’ Tyler Perry and Robert Duvall
Opinion
Calkins: The basketball manager at Houston High delivered a moment no one will soon forget
Henry Griffith is the basketball manager at Houston High. He had never played in a game before. But after he hit a buzzer-beater Friday night, he was carried off the court.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Will federal troops be pulled from Memphis?
If federal law enforcement operations in other cities are ending, could Memphis be far behind?
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Games
Sudoku: Feb. 16
Ready for today’s sudokus?