‘We decided to do something’ about rundown cemetery
Volunteers have taken on the task of cleaning up the 10-acre graveyard. Among the estimated 3,400 graves at Mt. Carmel Cemetery is that of Memphis hero Tom Lee.
Steve Mulroy’s mixed review of the Memphis Safe Task Force
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the Task Force and criticism Memphis Mayor Paul Young has taken.
Update: Local Democratic party leaders question Feagins’ candidacy but state will not intervene
State party leaders say there will be no hearing at a Saturday meeting on some concerns expressed by local Democrats about whether the former MSCS superintendent is a “bona-fide” Democrat.
What to watch when Memphis faces UAB
The Blazers look to remain undefeated on the road in American Conference play when they visit the Tigers on Sunday.
Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Tan Tan noodles are extremely versatile as they can be made as a vegan or vegetarian dish.
Evictions are being livestreamed. One Memphis lawmaker wants to change that
“This bill is about dignity, safety and common sense. Eviction is a legal process — not entertainment content.”
‘Love comes to mind’: Fans cheer Jaren Jackson Jr.’s return in Grizzlies win
Memphis thanked the players traded to Utah, then beat them with a second-half surge. Grizzlies beat Jazz in battle of the benchesRelated content:
Hot-shooting MUS downs rival CBHS
Ehi Ataga led the way with 20 points as the Owls clinched the second seed from Division 2-AA West and a home playoff game on Wednesday.
Bailey: Trying to crack a varying sidewalk code in the suburbs
A crack in the walk. Trying to decipher the various sidewalk codes in the suburbs — and who is supposed to pay for the repairs.
Veteran Memphis judge to retire
A longtime Memphis judge will retire this summer, according to an official notice filed Thursday with Gov. Bill Lee.
Ohio State’s grand slam helps shut door on Memphis Tigers
Ohio State scores the final seven runs of the game to pull away from Memphis in the Grind City Classic at FedExPark.
Memphis Youth Symphony Program approaches its 60th year
In a world where technology sometimes seems to have overwhelmed music, the world of Memphis Youth Symphony Program is refreshing.
Repairs to water main break Downtown could last through weekend
MLGW urges people to avoid Fourth Street and Pontotoc Avenue.
Sudoku: Feb. 21
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: Feb. 21
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Thanks for the memories Trip! 😥” — Regina Norwood about Grizzlies welcome back JJJ with video
“Live-streaming someone getting evicted? Who would have ever thought this was a real thing.” — Timothy Little about Evictions are being livestreamed. One Memphis lawmaker wants to change that
“Great athletic programs are the product of great athletic directors.” — John Malmo about Tigers suffer blowout loss to South Florida
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily Jigsaw: Tsunami displacement
This jigsaw puzzle is of the interior of Tsunami, which will close Feb. 21, and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Clayborn Temple to be rebuilt
The second effort to rebuild Clayborn Temple in as many years will be just as ambitious as the first, the leader of the nonprofit leading the project said Friday, Feb. 20.
State Government State House bill lets private businesses, citizens reject same-sex marriage
Health Care General Assembly votes to expand birth control access in Tennessee
Elections A look at which County races could be won at the noon deadline
Real Estate County property-tax rate could go down
Business
Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Renasant Convention Center general manager Dean Dennis has accepted a job as the general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Business Two new clothing stores coming to Saddle Creek
Transportation & Logistics Airport to double fees on taxis, rideshares for pickup
Transportation & Logistics GXO Logistics to lay off 185 in Memphis
Premium Business Women & Business seminar speakers to share advice, empowerment
Sports
Penny Hardaway has ‘never been here’ before. Where will he go next?
Tigers coach feels every bit of the agony of defeat as the losses pile on in an eighth season that has damaged a lot of the goodwill he earned just a year ago.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies welcome back JJJ with video
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies beat Jazz in battle of the benches
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 123, Jazz 114
Premium Memphis Grizzlies How Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo influenced Finland’s Olympic hockey team
Food
Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Both The Studio Karaoke and The SovereignTea Cafe will have their grand openings in February. Also, a new Pizza Hut is coming to Marketplace at Raleigh.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Cocktails meet canvases in The Edge
Suburbs
Lakeland appoints city manager
Emily Harrell replaces former City Manager Michael Walker who was terminated by the board on Nov. 3 for “erosion of trust” involving several personnel decisions.
North Mississippi Hernando doubles some sewer fees
Arts & Culture
Robert Duvall on screen, Steve Mulroy on stage and a Bad Bunny party
In this week’s To-Do List, celebrate Lunar New Year at the Brooks, read about wrasslin’ at Novel and celebrate Afro-Latino Week all over town.
Premium Arts & Culture The Arts Beat: Memphis podcast scene evolves with the times
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
“Historian Kyle Harper is coming to the University of Memphis to ask a chilling question: are we, like the Romans, on the cusp of societal collapse — or even mass extinction?”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Improv, Bad Bunny and other things to do this weekend
There are plant sales, Bad Bunny-inspired events, Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy doing a monologue and a week’s worth of Afro-Latino stories, music and dancing.