At an Arlington luncheon, MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen discussed plans to modernize and upgrade infrastructure to lower the number of homes and businesses that lose power during storms.

The fire started at the U.S. congressman’s home on Kenilworth Place in Midtown around 3:05 p.m.

While repairs are underway, traffic controls will be implemented, and the suburb will post detours around the work.

Memphis starts spring practices on March 19 with the expectations of winning a conference championship. Head coach Ryan Silverfield says “putting the blinders on” and getting to work is the best way to get there. 

The Tigers already beat the Shockers twice in the regular season and are 10-1 against the conference foe under coach Penny Hardaway. 

For decades, a dozen acres of old-growth forest have been separated from Overton Park by a chain-link fence, but the area could reconnect to the park’s existing trail system by the end of the year. 

Host Greg Gaston, Parth Upadhyaya and Tim Buckley break down the Memphis Tigers’ chances at this week’s American Athletic Conference Tournament.

After receiving approval to use a Marriott brand, 100 N. Main developers are seeking the premium Autograph Collection for its $282 million redevelopment. 

With the YMCA on the verge of taking over operation of the Bartlett Recreation Center, the suburb has appointed an oversight board to make sure things go smoothly.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ options for two-way players next season and the expected return of Desmond Bane. 

Panthers will face Cookeville in the semifinals on Friday.

The Junior BBQ League founded by Memphis in May barbecue grand champion Melissa Cookston is also coming to the rival barbecue contest in Tom Lee Park along with a barbecue boot camp.

Can you guess the new headline in six tries or fewer? 

While I-55 bridge repairs are underway, the Tennessee and Arkansas departments of transportation are waiting to hear how much the federal government will contribute to the cost of replacing the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge. 

Skyy Jordan will be singing the national anthem before the Grizzlies game Wednesday night. Unlike the anthem singers that preceded her, Skyy is completely blind.

Five of the 14 operating rooms at Germantown Methodist are closed due to the shortage of anesthesia care. 

ARTSmemphis, Red Door Wealth Management, Binswanger Glass and Burch, Porter & Johnson announce promotions and additions.

Today’s sudoku is a hard one!

Former Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones felt the love on Tuesday. After the final buzzer sounded, he was surrounded by his former teammates waiting to talk to him. 

With all 47 precincts in the county reporting, unofficial results indicate the DeSoto voters agreed with the rest of the state in primary races for U.S. president and U.S. Senate.

The Memphis Grizzlies got 24 points and six rebounds from Trey Jemison, spoiling Tyus Jones’ return in a win over Washington. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 109, Wizards 97

The event is sponsored by Turning Point, which describes itself as on a mission to build the largest, most-active conservative group on high school and college campuses in the nation. 

The Chamber secured an all-day Memphis showcase on Saturday, March 9, officially called 3-9(01) Day, to highlight the city’s innovators, creators and entrepreneurs.

Cooper Haynes of Briarcrest and Hillcrest’s Jordan Allen finish as runners-up in their respective divisions.