Tigers pick up runaway victory over Charlotte
Coach Penny Hardaway’s team bounces back after two tough road losses.Related story:
Sign of the times: This grandmother won’t quit Tigers
77-year-old Marla Nitsch grabbed her paint and a blow dryer. She had a message she wanted the Memphis Tigers to see on Wednesday night.
MLGW to drill more wells to keep water pressure up during emergencies
Because of a combination of “hard fiscal decisions in the past” and lower water demand, MLGW delayed installing new wells even as old wells aged out.
Four former Memphis police officers decertified
One former Memphis Police officer contested his decertification before the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, and three more did not appear for the hearings.
MSCS looks to create district ‘peace force’ to handle school safety
“The creation of an MSCS Peace Force will provide proactive and preventative measures for maintaining school safety and disrupt the school to prison pipeline,” a document filed with the County Commission reads.
Tigers’ home run derby lifts Memphis to a 14-4 win in home opener
The Tigers tied a program record by hitting seven home runs against Central Arkansas to help new head coach Matt Riser get the win in his first U of M home game.
Tennessee bill would stop counties from reappointing expelled lawmakers
The bill is sponsored by state Rep. Johnny Garrett, one of the central figures who led the expulsion proceedings against state Reps. Justin Pearson, Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson last April.
One dead following shooting with DeSoto County sheriff’s deputies
The incident occurred after DeSoto County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to make a stop along the border of Tunica and DeSoto counties.
Political Roundup: Early voting off 2020 pace; Brown says no backlog; August ballot action
Turnout through the first five days of early voting in the Democratic primaries shows to be half of what it was four years ago at the same time.
Collierville principal headed to Briarcrest’s high school
West Collierville Middle’s principal will replace Eric Sullivan, who announced in the fall he would step down this summer to pursue other interests.
Solar panels at Memphis Zoo could be first for city
The Memphis Zoo consumes more than a tenth of all the power used at city-owned facilities, not including the city’s wastewater treatment plants.
Tom Lee museum, slave market memorial receive national funding
The museum will be a repository of Klondike’s memories, including the untold stories of the people who shaped it, starting with Tom Lee himself.
Arrests and traffic stops increase in Hernando
Traffic stops in the DeSoto County city were up 87% in 2023 with 13,229 stops.
Federal jury convicts man who drove car into Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy
In July 2022, Charlie Gibson drove a car into a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was responding to an assault call in Cordova.
Collierville unveils new town logo
The new logo doesn’t replace the town seal, but it provides a modern, recognizable look while honoring the town’s history.
Grizzlies podcast: All-Star game ideas and second-half storylines
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share ideas for the All-Star game and discuss the outlook for the rest of the regular season.
Some Tennessee fourth graders have to meet individualized ‘adequate growth’ measure or risk retention
Tennessee fourth graders will have to show during state testing this spring that they’ve made progress toward becoming better readers in order to move to the fifth grade.
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.
Little Rock’s Flyway Brewing to take over High Cotton, Edge Alley space
Together with partners from City Silo, the Arkansas microbrewery is taking over High Cotton Brewing Co. to create a brewpub concept.
One of last two surviving 1968 sanitation workers dies
Former Memphis sanitation worker Elmore Nickelberry lived long enough to see his name on a marble memorial erected in honor of the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike, which began after two workers — Echol Cole and Robert Walker — were crushed to death in the compactor of a garbage truck.
By Bill Dries
Guest Column: Memphis must do more to remember Echol Cole and Robert Walker
“Although there is a small historical marker in honor of Cole and Walker in Memphis, their names are not as well-known as many civil rights icons.”
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:
Opinion: There are proven efforts that will reduce crime
“The climate is ripe for what new Memphis Mayor Paul Young has called a pandemic-type response to public safety. Many other cities are being cited as ‘models’ for what can be done, and all have merit.”
Trip: Jaren Jackson Jr., from fashion to music, lives life in his own lane
The final installment of a three-part series on the Grizzlies’ power forward takes us inside the unique world of his style and how he’s been influenced by musicians and other athletes.
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.
Collierville mayor ‘open to running,’ but undecided on reelection
Collierville residents have several local races to consider when they vote this fall.
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.
Wordrow: Brave souls take polar plunge at chili cook-off
Can you guess the new headline?
Sudoku: Feb. 21
Today’s sudoku is rated medium, so it might be a little bit of a challenge. But not one you can’t solve.
Standouts from Douglass, St. Benedict win fan vote for player of the week
TaQuez Butler and Haylie Burton honored in final poll of the season.
Metro
The Early Word: A family is reunited after 30+ years, and 12 comes in clutch
A mom sues Shelby County over her son’s jail death, the Chelsea Greenline is finally moving along and Japan comes to Germantown.
Public Safety Mother of inmate who died at 201 Poplar files lawsuit
City of Memphis Memphians ask mayor questions about Elon Musk, MSCS and drive-out taggers
Shelby County County Commission approves Regional One land purchase despite $240K increase
Business
‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Memphis is now one of six cities nationwide that is home to two public universities with the Carnegie R1 designation.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Premium Business Paint Memphis appeals lawsuit over back pay to former co-directors
Sports
Ja Morant found his dance moves, and the Grizzlies found an OT win
Ja Morant came through for the Grizzlies when they needed him the most, and Memphis danced past the Phoenix Suns in overtime. Related content:
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Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Germantown commission takes first pass at First Watch
First Watch cleared an official Germantown hurdle Tuesday evening, edging closer to filling the former Chili’s spot in Germantown.
Arts & Culture
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.