The appointment of Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Valerie Smith is one of two announced Friday by Gov. Bill Lee. They are effective upon confirmation by the Tennessee General Assembly.

The 2025 Southern Heritage Classic will not include TSU for the first time in the event’s history. 

The American has released its 2025 football schedule, including all league games for Memphis. The Tigers will once again play on Thanksgiving. This year they will host Navy.

There is no provision for removing a Shelby County commissioner facing criminal charges, but there is a push to strengthen the ethics commission’s role, Chairman Michael Whaley said.

Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has been indicted on one count of alleged bribery and kickbacks and six counts of attempted tax evasion, according to federal court documents filed Friday, Feb. 28. 

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This week, Bartlett began discussing the potential of term limits, something other governments around Shelby County have already enacted.

“For the first time in as long as I can remember, the key to a deep run in March for Memphis basketball might be its starting center.”

Sometimes you just have to celebrate. 

Raising Cane’s will go in a former Red Lobster, Shawarma King is open for dine-in, to go and events and the Grecian Gourmet Kitchen opens to the public.

No core principles would be abandoned. In fact, those four would become the most important members of Congress, and their tiny caucus the most impactful in the entire body.

A complaint renewed allegations of “double dipping” for Keith Williams, who serves as a school board member and the executive director of the organization that filed the grievance. 

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Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. entered the Odell Horton Federal Building in Downtown Memphis at about 9:35 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28. 

The Dryve Cleaners was demolished this week. There are plans to redevelop the site but the exact vision is unclear.

Jordan Myers and Taylor Reeb are honored after standout performances.

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.” 

Germantown leaders are considering a new Starbucks in Exeter Village, which will have the added convenience of a drive-thru.

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.

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.

Grab your quarter; Memphis’ 14th Aldi will open in the Medical District, part of the neighborhood’s recent burst of growth. 

This week WYXR wants folks to pull up, author Jared Sullivan talks TVA and the Metal Museum opens an airy exhibition.

Make sure you get your money’s worth at Memphis Crawfish Company No. 2 — suck the heads. 

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.

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