Edmund Ford Jr. turns himself in to federal authorities
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. entered the Odell Horton Federal Building in Downtown Memphis at about 9:35 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28.
Peabody to start $18M renovation in early March
Built in 1925 and reopened in 1981 after Belz Enterprises restored the hotel, The Peabody’s general manager said they are constantly renovating and upgrading all elements of the historic building.
Tous les Jours, Asian grocery and more breathe new life into former church
The former Life Church on Germantown Parkway will transform into a hub for Asian culture and community with plans for a new restaurant, grocery store and learning center.
Richard Ransom leaving TV news for career change
Ransom is leaving TV news, although not the city, “to start a new chapter in my career, one that I couldn’t be more thrilled about.”
Former dry cleaners demolished in Germantown
The Dryve Cleaners was demolished this week. There are plans to redevelop the site but the exact vision is unclear.
Aldi to open Union Avenue store this spring
Grab your quarter; Memphis’ 14th Aldi will open in the Medical District, part of the neighborhood’s recent burst of growth.
Standouts from Freedom Prep, St. Agnes win player of the week vote
Jordan Myers and Taylor Reeb are honored after standout performances.
New Starbucks with drive-thru proposed in Germantown
Germantown leaders are considering a new Starbucks in Exeter Village, which will have the added convenience of a drive-thru.
Grizzlies Insider: Five Memphis Grizzlies games to be shown for free
The Memphis Grizzlies, Gray Media and FanDuel Sports Network announced on Thursday that they will simulcast five upcoming games for free across the Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville TV markets.
The To-Do List: Mardi Gras for dogs, zydeco for people and a monster movie
This week WYXR wants folks to pull up, author Jared Sullivan talks TVA and the Metal Museum opens an airy exhibition.
$10 Deal: Memphis Crawfish Company knows how to boil
Make sure you get your money’s worth at Memphis Crawfish Company No. 2 — suck the heads.
Sew long: Germantown, Southaven Joann craft stores to close
Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide.
Sudoku: Feb. 27
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Word Flower: Feb. 27
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Word Search: Satellite Music Hall
Can you solve this week’s word search?
Metro
Memphis names task force in wake of DOJ report on police
Former federal Judge Bernice Donald will lead a team of nine local task force members, including Toney Armstrong, former director of MPD.
Metro Fired VA worker back on job
City of Memphis Loved and hated, Thaddeus Matthews left an impact
State Government Memphis lawmakers propose bill to study need for third bridge to Arkansas
Metro Missouri woman pleads guilty to federal charge in plot to sell Graceland
Business
Paint Memphis appeals lawsuit over back pay to former co-directors
Paint Memphis, the nonprofit that transforms a corner of the city each year with its signature mural fest, has appealed a court ruling that says it failed to fully pay two former co-directors for six months of work.
Premium Food News Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Premium Real Estate Inside Cleveland Street’s 30-year $338M blight fight
Health Care ‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation
Premium Real Estate Inked: Freight company coming to Memphis; new Gossett car dealership
Sports
Tigers Talk: Memphis’ NCAA Tournament seed range, potential March Madness X factors
Upadhyaya and Martin discuss Memphis’ NCAA Tournament seeding possibilities, biggest areas of concerns heading into March and more.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 84, Rice 72
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: What NCAA Tournament seed does Memphis deserve?
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant talks social media: ‘I hate it there’
Memphis Tigers Basketball Dain Dainja currently not eligible for another season, per NCAA rules
Food
Bog & Barley team to open new concept in Collierville
The new restaurant will be located in the former space of Highlander Restaurant & Pub, which closed last year.
Premium Food News Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Suburbs
Japanese department store coming to Germantown
The international brand will open its first Tennessee location in Germantown. It will occupy the former Tuesday Morning.
Premium Germantown Barnes & Noble to open in Germantown
Arts & Culture
Crosstown Concourse, Live Nation break ground on Satellite Music Hall
Satellite Music Hall, slated to open in fall 2026, will host concerts, comedy shows, community gatherings and more.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Last Breath,’ Oscar predictions
Opinion
Calkins: A birth, a death and an improbable reunion — after more than three decades
Kelli Collins was just 16 when she gave her baby up for adoption. Three months later, she died in a car crash. This is the story of how that baby found his way back to Memphis.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Wally Joe, Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.