Fresh off a favorable ruling, Cook Out is moving forward with its plans to convert the former Back Yard Burgers.

Tennessee’s first and only Ikea store will close in May. 

After months of legal limbo, the State of Tennessee and several Memphis Democratic elected officials squared off over the legality of the Tennessee National Guard’s deployment in Memphis. 

The former head of Shelby County’s re-entry program for previously incarcerated people and his wife could now face federal charges in addition to their state charges for allegedly misusing grant funds.

In this week’s To-Do List, catch the premiere of a new opera set in Memphis, the Dixon celebrates women in the arts and the Monster Club honors the King of Cool.

For six weeks every year, Calvary Episcopal Church hosts its waffle shop and speaker series during Lent, serving fish pudding, shrimp mousse and tomato aspic. 

The two-credit world language requirement for all Tennessee public school students has been preserved for now. 

Tennessee Republicans continue to advance legislation that would require public schools track and report the immigration status of their students despite heated pushback from local educators.

Today’s photo is of the quiche lorraine at La Baguette and was taken by Gracie Driver.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper discussed his NBA journey and his hopes for the future after the Grizzlies’ loss to the Trail Blazers. 

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Despite double-figure scoring from seven players, Memphis lost its second straight. The Grizzlies have lost nine of their last 12 games.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The president of SpaceX, which just merged with xAI, made a series of pledges about xAI’s plans for Memphis and North Mississippi.

Police arrested the Collierville officer after a fight with his girlfriend in Fayette County. 

“We’ve more than doubled sales in 20 years,” said Mike Miller, owner of Patrick’s. “And we’re thankful for everybody that comes to see us.”

Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. played hurt for years. Now back from surgery, he still has something to prove.

A new project reinvents the last vacant pieces of Downtown with unobstructed views of the Mississippi River.

An Arkansas developer moving forward with its second project in the Edge District.

A Senior Day matchup against league-leader South Florida marks Memphis’ final home game of the 2025-26 season.

Baptist Memorial Health Care is adding a 129-bed hospital, a 91-bed assisted living facility and eight medical clinics as part of a merger with an Arkansas-based health provider.

“I hope that the citizens of Memphis will vote for the referendum granting civil service protection to library workers, and that library employees be re-hired for jobs they secured through a fair and competitive process.”

“Where your child goes to college will never be as important as what they do when they get there. Let your students take charge, take risks and know that they’re going to be OK. You are, too.”

Rupert has appeared in five games for the Grizzlies this season while playing on a 10-day contract.