Kontji Anthony leaving WMC
Kontji Anthony, evening co-anchor at WMC-TV Action News 5, announced in a letter dated March 7 that she will not seek to remain in her position when her contract expires in April.
Former Shelby County Sheriff Gene Barksdale dies at 99
Barksdale served as sheriff from 1976 to 1986.
Calkins: Why Penny Hardaway should be coach of the (half) year
Penny Hardaway wasn’t named AAC Coach of the Year Wednesday. But no coach in the country has done more in the past two months.
The Peanut Shoppe ready to reopen in new location, remains Downtown
“This business depends on the walking traffic,” said owner Rida AbuZaineh. “It’s like walking on the beach, where there is ice cream.”
Coalition says limiting first days of early voting to one site is unfair
The Election Commission’s decision not to open early-voting sites at churches during the Easter weekend is renewing charges of voter suppression.
Grizzlies notebook: Dillon Brooks getting close, and Shaq sings Ja’s praises
Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready.
Memphis mailbag: How far can Tigers rise in seeding?
We also give some insight on which seniors might be coming back, and a friendship between two Memphians.
TVA official cites benefits that should come to the region with Blue Oval City
“This couldn’t be a more transformative project,” says Aaron Stewart. “The suppliers are already looking. ...”
Table Talk: Sweet overload, new restaurants and a sad goodbye to a fave
Desserts have been everywhere lately, and they’ve been hard to resist.
Tigers keep ‘tunnel vision’ mindset ahead of AAC Tournament
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.
MBRW: Plant Based Heat serves vegan wings, burgers, comfort food favorites
Plant Based Heat is one of 28 local Black-owned restaurants participating in Memphis Black Restaurant Week.
Beech defeats Arlington in girls Class 4A quarterfinals
Alindsey Long leads Tigers with 17 points.
Listen to Cynthia Daniels talk about Memphis Black Restaurant Week
Memphis Black Restaurant Week Cynthia Daniels discusses how the week started, about some of her other events.
Starbucks 7 march for unionization rights
Social activist Rev. William J. Barber II joined The Starbucks 7 and local activists Wednesday, March 9, in a march to protest what they say was a local attempt at union-busting by the Seattle-based coffee chain.
Metro
Civil Rights Museum plans event-packed MLK Day
The National Civil Rights Museum, located Downtown at 450 Mulberry St., will extend its hours for the day honoring Martin Luther King Jr., and admission will be free.
Business After TikTok ban is upheld, local content creator in wait-and-see mode
Business
After TikTok ban is upheld, local content creator in wait-and-see mode
Memphis-area baker and TikTok plaintiff Chloe Sexton isn’t ready to give up despite Friday’s ruling.
Business HopeWorks breaks ground on housing to help men turn the page after prison
Sports
Precocious youth, veteran leader spark top-ranked Bartlett
Tennessee’s top-ranked team boasts two talented freshmen. But it will take more than them to erase their recent state tournament frustration.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis lost. That’s OK. Just don’t make it a habit.
Food
Brunch spot First Watch could be coming to Germantown
The vacant Chili’s restaurant near Poplar Avenue and Exeter Road could soon be home to a restaurant with a niche for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Suburbs
Sparks fly at Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting
Friction erupted when a Lakeland commissioner gave Mayor Josh Roman a piece of her mind over a last-minute addition to the meeting’s agenda.
Arts & Culture
The Essential Memphis Library: ‘The Best of Sam & Dave’
“The Best of Sam & Dave” is the sound of singers, musicians, songwriters and producers finding a special chemistry.
Opinion
Conaway: If you’re in the funeral business, you’d best know where to dig
“Brent Taylor would use his elected office — voted on by about 20% of the county — to remove a county official elected by 100% of the county voters.”
Podcasts
More inside details about No Comment and Fawn
Plus, bar owners Mary Oglesby and Paul Gilliam talk about the state of the service industry in Memphis.
Games
Word Flower: Jan. 16
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.