Nachos? Pizza? Salad? Spaghetti? Germantown Commissary offers another way to serve up Memphis barbecue. 

Tennessee Senate lawmakers approved the expansion of an education voucher program, currently just for Shelby and Davidson Counties, that allows public tax dollars to be given to families to pay for private schooling to Hamilton County.

This week, Leyla McCalla plays Crosstown Theater, Kristin Chenoweth signs her book and Ukrainian artists share how war has changed their culture.

While owners of the vacant bays aggressively try and market the vacancies, Bartlett officials are trying to come up with a strategy to help with the effort.

CLERB chairman James Kirkwood talks in The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast about the review board’s possible role in investigating allegations of police misconduct, pending legislation in Nashville.

The Grizzlies headed off into the All-Star break with a win over the Utah Jazz. It was a fitting way to wrap up the best, most promising start to a season in franchise history. The future has never looked better, on and off the court. 

The Grizzlies were hot early, but had to hold on for dear life late, their 24-point lead in the first half reduced to only one in the second.

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Sheriff Floyd Bonner announced the suspensions of Jeremy Watkins and Johntavious Bowers Wednesday, Feb. 15, effective immediately.

Two members of the Tennessee National Guard were killed during a flight-training mission. The helicopter crashed around 3 p.m. local time and caught fire.

We continue talk of cakes not just fit for but named for kings and talk about the food news of the week on this week’s Sound Bites.

The executive director of the Memphis Black Arts Alliance, Lar’Juanette Williams joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about her incredible range of experiences in the arts and beyond.

Portugal-based MSS Steel and Ubique Group were also approved for PILOTs by the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County. 

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Extension of first phase of Dixie Greyhound project awarded tax incentives

First-year baseball coach Kerrick Jackson has created a new culture at Memphis. Fans will get their first chance to see what that looks like when the Tigers open the season against Samford on Friday. 

Sports Authority will also likely issue new debt for FedExForum renovations as well as be involved with providing financing options for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium improvements. 

Memphis’ face-off with UCF offers the Tigers a chance to grab a sixth Quadrant 2 victory.

If the Shelby County Commission adopts a resolution of no confidence in Halbert, 88,481 voters have to sign a petition to put a recall question on the ballot. Republican state Rep. Mark White’s bill brings that down to 5,899.

From patrolling on his bike to a cruiser, Shane Ellis has a history with Hernando, putting the new police chief in a unique situation.

For something a little different before Lent begins, go the Shrove Tuesday route with a pancake supper.

Tawanda Pirtle plans to expand the store into the adjacent storefront at 511 S. Main St. 

Running back Sutton Smith and receiver Roc Taylor could have breakout seasons this year. 

The former ECS assistant comes to the program after several seasons as head coach at Trinity Christian in Jackson, Tennessee.

Drake Bowers, Wills Bronson and Alex Ropski are looking to end impressive seasons with Division 2 state championships.

The new cooperation agreement includes customary restrictions and voting commitments.

In the meantime, MLGW is replacing some of the broken water registers with analog ones. 

This week’s Inked shares MAAR’s January 2023 home sales report and updates on Dwell at Shelby Farms and the Greenbelt dock expansion.