MLGW: Price of gas, increased electricity use led to higher bills
The bitter cold that battered Memphis in January has led to February utility bills that are much higher than last year and last month.
FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
FedEx has sued the U.S. government because it has paid tariffs under the conditions of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Memphis Tigers guard Sincere Parker’s legal saga has come to an end.
Local nonprofit, ACLU sue city over MPD records
The lawsuit claims Memphis illegally blocked access to MPD records after DOJ’s civil rights findings.
County Commission begins restructuring minority-business effort
The commission also approved a $250,000 contract for “trauma-informed, restorative group programming and staff training services” at Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court.
Shelby Farms apartment complex moves forward
The 275-unit development, listed as Tapestry Shelby Farms, consists of 11 buildings, varying from one to four stories.
Latoshia Daniels sentenced for shooting death of Mississippi Boulevard pastor
In November, a jury found Latoshia Daniels guilty of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment in connection with the shooting death of Brodes Perry.
Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss the NBA’s tanking problem and a big college basketball weekend for draft prospects.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Scream’ returns, a Cannes-winner from Iraq
Ghostface is back ... and so is Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar winner.
DA’s office to use Memphis-made AI for case management
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has partnered with a local AI start-up to implement its evidence management tool.
CBU to partner with Purdue for graduate engineering programs
This will be at least the second partnership CBU has signed with another school to provide new classes, all with an eye to increasing enrollment.
MSCS could close five schools to students with Tuesday board vote
District officials estimate 2,650 students would go to a new school or get new classmates, a smaller figure than it could be. That’s because many of the students who are zoned to attend the schools don’t, according to district data obtained and reviewed by The Daily Memphian.
Plans approved for condos replacing former Gus’s in Collierville
“It’s no secret I am concerned with vacant buildings around town,”one official said of the plans for the 35-foot-tall building. “I think this is a fabulous project that repurposes a property. ... This will enhance the area.”
They flew 24 hours to see Kings vs. Grizzlies, seriously
Two fans traveled from Israel to see Ja Morant play for the Grizzlies. Instead, they got a taste of the NBA’s tank race. Related content:
Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
“I’m fully invested in this thing — that’s why I’m here,” said Hardaway, who’s posted a 174-83 overall record.
Paving the way: DeSoto’s long-term traffic goals start with 4-year road plan
DeSoto County officials have revised their road plan, concentrating on heavily traveled arteries like interstates 269 and 55, along with Miss. 305 — a particular area of concern for some.
City Council returns in person with a backlog of delayed final votes
Topping the council’s agenda are final votes on the first step toward a Hyde Square plaza Downtown, as well as discussion on changing the status of library workers and an update on the city’s bus system.
Long-range shooting lifts Bartlett over Collierville in district final
The Panthers made nine 3-pointers in the first half to earn a No. 1 seed for the upcoming Region 8 tournament.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Penny, we would all love to see you build the program of your dreams here. But it’s gonna take more than you.” — Paul Koltnow about Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
“Expect more lawsuits from other companies.” — Jay Hines about FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
“Hey Sam — feeling the pain, just like you I’m sure are, and most of the rest of Memphis.” — Chris Wilson about MLGW: Price of gas, increased electricity use led to higher bills
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: Feb. 24
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Daily WordRow: Feb. 24
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Jigsaw: Stocking The Station
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of an employee filling shelves at newly opened The Station and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
Sorting the Feagins situation. Rose calls local leadership a ‘disaster.’ Buckner opens campaign HQ.
Also in the political roundup, Rose says he has a plan for state control after the Task Force; Buckner says the Task Force has a secret; and Smiley says the county mayor has a role to play at the jail.
State Government Evictions are being livestreamed. One Memphis lawmaker wants to change that
Premium Public Safety Ask the Memphian: Can a class of 6 CBU students help solve 2 cold-case murders? A grieving family hopes so.
Premium Education Busy year of hiring, firing, reassigning led to payroll problems at MSCS, audit finds
Premium Spirit of Memphis When wild birds of prey are injured, rehabbers aim to fix damage done by other humans
Business
The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Faculty sets a tone: Bodies will be treated with dignity. Usually, however, students don’t need the reminder. At the end of the semester, many even linger to say goodbye to their bodies.
Premium Real Estate Convention center Sheraton could be redeveloped, rebranded by 2029
Premium Health Care Health insurance crackdown: New laws could help patients and hospitals stand up to unfair policies.
Premium Health Care St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
Business Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Sports
Kings use Grizzlies to end 16-game losing streak
Memphis sits in 11th place in the Western Conference and has played most games with lineups cobbled together from available players.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Kings 123, Grizzlies 114
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: What does March and beyond hold? Penny Hardaway doesn’t care. Not now, even after losing four straight.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis fails to overcome early hole before losing to UAB
High School Sports Saturday preps report: Houston holds off Arlington in district semis
Food
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.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Suburbs
Task Force driving down suburban crime, officials say
Some worried the Memphis Safe Task Force’s launch would drive crime up in the suburbs.
Premium Bartlett To thrift or not to thrift, that’s Bartlett’s question
Arts & Culture
James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Arts & Culture ‘Bloom’ event celebrates spring at Memphis Botanic Garden
Opinion
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tackling for the NFL and deciding not to run for office
This week brings us the NFL Combine and two Tigers tackles who get to attend and a deadline to not run for office.