A ‘light’ touch: Where you can see impressive area holiday decorations
Where are some of the best holiday displays in Shelby County? We’ve got a map.
Calkins: A debacle in Nashville
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
Memphis vs. Tennessee canceled due to COVID-19
The University of Memphis Tigers’ basketball game vs. No. 18 Tennessee has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Memphis program.
Andrew Michael temporarily closed by COVID
Positive COVID tests among the staff at Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen have temporarily closed the popular East Memphis restaurant.
Watch: Harris talks law enforcement bonuses, gun laws and re-election
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris plans to offer bonuses to recruit corrections and homeland security officers in county government, he said on “Behind The Headlines.”
Airport’s new concourse has ‘wow’ factor, modern amenities
Memphis International Airport is nearing completion of its remodel of Terminal B, which will house all airline activity, retail shops and restaurants.
Grizzlies handle business against short-handed Kings
There were questions about whether the game would be played at all, but once it started, Dillon Brooks and De’Anthony Melton led the charge.Related story:
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Picture of winning Tigers are always among our favorites, but all of this week’s best reflect progress and positivity. Vote for the best one.
Germantown reappoints Gibson vice mayor
Germantown appointed Mary Anne Gibson its vice mayor Wednesday night in a special called meeting.
Daily Memphian postseason cross-country awards
Here are The Daily Memphian girls and boys cross-country runners of the year, along with coaches of the year and all-metro teams for the 2021 season.
Man pleads guilty to pointing laser at Memphis planes
A Michigan City, Mississippi, resident faces up to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aiming a laser pointer at aircraft, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
Guest column: Regulators shut down crooked charitable fundraisers
The fundraising companies kept as much as 90 cents of every dollar raised and, according to the FTC, very little of the money they actually delivered to the charities was used for the purposes they claimed.
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
Who has the edge in NBA’s reverse standings race?
The Grizzlies’ injury situation may help their NBA Draft Lottery positioning, but the team’s remaining schedule is tricky.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 124, Mavericks 105
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn’t drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis follows familiar script to fall to Wichita State for fifth straight loss
Player of the Week Standouts from Houston, Bartlett win Player of the Week fan vote
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?