City Council votes down health insurance benefits for itself
After several moves to delay or table the measure, it failed without getting a single yes vote.Related story:
Tuesday prep report: Bartlett outlasts Cordova in round three
R’Chaun King led the Panthers to claim the District 15-AAAA title and a No. 1 region seed in a battle of the state’s top-ranked teams in Class 4A.
Memphis financial strategist predicts ‘soft landing’ for US economy in 2024
Amid the wars, negative credit growth, shrinking money supply, upcoming elections and yield curve inversions, investment strategist David Waddell predicts a soft landing for the economy.
Memphis economy is healthy but has areas for improvement
Memphis' economy can be improved by stabilizing income inequality, low median household income, and housing and food insecurity.
Judge reprimanded for overturning 163-year sentence
The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct issued Shelby County Criminal Court Division 1 Judge Paula Skahan a public reprimand Feb. 14 for overturning the sentence of Courtney Anderson in December 2022.
Law aimed at protesters would increase penalty for blocking traffic to felony
A bill moving through the Tennessee General Assembly would make it a felony to block a roadway, a penalty enhancement intended to prevent another protest like the one that blocked the Hernando DeSoto bridge for hours earlier this month.
Ikea unveils Memphis mural and model recording studio
Ikea pays homage to Memphis’ music legacy and future with two new attractions at its local store.
Memphis teams with EPA to fund $103M in drainage upgrades
The City of Memphis plans to issue revenue bonds with the Environmental Protection Agency to help fund upgrades to the city’s aging stormwater system over the next five years.
Blue Suede Networks applies for 15 year tax incentive for $829M project
In five years, BSN estimates the economic impact of its project will be $1.4 billion, create 4,600 jobs and generate $5.76 million in local taxes and fees.
MPD wants 10-day holds for vehicles used in drag racing, street stunts
In conversation that covered murder-clearance rates, aggravated assault charges, illegal car stunts and more, the Shelby County district attorney general and the Memphis Police Department’s interim chief both presented to the Memphis City Council public safety committee. DA says MPD clears more than 30% of murders. MPD disputes it.Related story:
What to expect in Memphis’ game against Charlotte
The Tigers have lost six of their last heading into Wednesday’s game against Charlotte, which is second in the AAC. Golden State to convert former Tiger Lester Quinones to standard contract Nike launches apparel collab between Tigers and Hardaway’s 1 Cent brand Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway defends deep rotation, says people are ‘up in arms’Related stories:
DA says MPD clears more than 30% of murders. MPD disputes it.
Steve Mulroy said Tuesday, Feb. 20, that MPD had a murder clearance rate of 31.2% in 2022, something that Interim Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis audibly disputed as he said it. MPD wants 10-day holds for vehicles used in drag racing, street stuntsRelated content:
Nike launches apparel collab between Tigers and Hardaway’s 1 Cent brand
The clothing line features Memphis’ Leaping Tiger logo and the 1 Cent mark as part of various designs on “T-shirts, long sleeved T-shirts, hoodie tees, hoodies, quarter-zip tops and more.”
Pine Hill clubhouse to be named for first Black pro manager
“My daddy worked a few jobs to take care of his six children through college,” Charles Hudson said. “On Sundays after church, was his time to play golf.” Hudson said both he and his father both started off as caddies, while growing up in Orange Mound.
After questions, Memphis Tourism says political donations weren’t donations after all
Memphis Tourism asked the Metropolitan Memphis Hotel and Lodging Association’s political action committee to amend campaign finance filings after The Daily Memphian questioned why it had not disclosed political donations on its federal tax returns.
Trip: Jaren Jackson Jr. lifted his game — and left his mark — in small-town Indiana
Part 2 of a three-part series travels to the magical boarding school where Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. met close friend Jordan Poole. Grizzlies Insider: ‘Trip’ is last of three projects on Grizzlies starsRelated story:
Decarcerate Memphis report breaks down MPD traffic stop data
“Memphis and Shelby County have, in some respects, truly become more threatening in recent years; traffic fatalities have risen, especially since 2020; fewer people are able to legally drive; and people of color face more discrimination on the road and in court,” Decarcerate Memphis’ new report said.
Calkins: Pat Halloran believed in a better Memphis. Then he made it come true.
Pat Halloran’s life was celebrated in grand style Monday. There was music! There was laughter! There were stories about a larger-than-life character who fell in love with Memphis — and then made it a better place.
Tigers basketball podcast: Hardaway’s criticism reaction and the NIL mess
Is Penny Hardaway’s criticism of criticism reasonable? Will his highest-paid players be benched? Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston discuss.
Sudoku: Feb. 20
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Metro
The Early Word: Daily Memphian goes to court, and Marie Feagins did, too
County Commission may shake up the school board, a Grizz coach makes a comeback and you can eat on down the road before “The Wiz.”
Elections Commissioners consider cutting terms of MSCS board members
Education What will a new student cellphone ban look like in Memphis schools?
Premium Spirit of Memphis Dr. Marion Dugdale championed hemophilia patients in clinics and classrooms
Business
Dr. Marion Dugdale championed hemophilia patients in clinics and classrooms
She set up her lab in an empty room. With cobbled equipment and the blood of cows, dogs and humans, she set out to work on advances in hemophilia.
Premium Ford Megasite BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Business Dirty soda place putting ‘pop’ in Poplar
Food News New East Memphis restaurant to open on Poplar Avenue
Sports
Prep football 2025: After narrow semifinal loss, Fairley reloads behind its quarterback
Andrew Johnson heads into his senior year with 32 career victories. Now, the goal is to get one on the final weekend of the season.
Sports The AM/DM podcast: How a Collierville man, and non-professional baseball player, found his way to the Home Run Derby
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Can Memphis compete for American Conference title this season?
Premium Sports Buckley: Another Memphis minor-league football franchise in the wind? Don’t be shocked.
Food
$15 Deal: Pearl’s banh mi is a cool summer staple
Need a unique way to stave off the heat? How about something filling, smothered in sauce and surprisingly refreshing, with a fluffy twist?
Suburbs
Why this Tigers pitcher put his Major League Baseball dream on hold
James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the MLB Draft. The former Northpoint Christian standout chose to remain with the Tigers for another year.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Fantastic Four’ arrives, ‘Eddington’ remains
This latest Marvel Comics movie finally opens this weekend and marks the third attempt in the past 20 years to launch Marvel’s foundational comic-book hero team on the big screen.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘When federal support vanishes, the community needs to step in’
“This isn’t about panic, blame or partisan finger-pointing. It’s about a community resource we’ve all invested in — through our time, our talent, our listening — and what it will take to keep it vibrant.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a Collierville man, and non-professional baseball player, found his way to the Home Run Derby
On today’s AM/DM podcast, The Daily Memphian’s Mary Cashiola talks to state sports writer of the year winner John Varlas about Joe Caruso’s background and what he thought of the derby.