The head of the union representing city firefighters defended the department’s employees in a letter to City Council members. 

Lakeland officials push out vape and CBD shops and give go-ahead for revised Lakeland Meadows plans and cell tower setbacks.

The former Union Avenue police station in Midtown will be home to a new Whataburger location. 

Mississippi-based Belnick is also seeking a 10-year PILOT for a furniture distribution facility. 

One of the courses, African American Literature, will review literary contributions of African Americans from the early 1600s through the modern United States.

Morant was the natural replacement in the starting lineup, averaging 27.4 points, 8.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds this season. 

Memphis’ general manager Zach Kleiman said the Grizzlies’ championship window is open. 

Gershun Freeman, 33, died after sustaining injuries during the altercation Oct. 5, 2022, while he was detained at the Shelby County Jail.

The $10.3 million, if it passes the Tennessee General Assembly, would fund a 5.5-mile stretch of the greenway between John F. Kennedy Park and the west end of Shelby Farms Park. 

The dedication was prompted by photos Nichols took in the park, including of sunsets on the river that the canopy overlooks.

A breakdown of Memphis special teams after losing both main returners, a place-kicker and punter from last year.

Notes on what the Memphis Grizzlies did — and didn’t do — at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

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The ad hoc council committee had its third meeting on Feb. 9. The group could have some closed attorney-client meetings in the future if it decides to change council districts.

Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy requested a TBI investigation into Gershun Freeman’s death on Oct. 5 while he was in the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Ave.

The Southern Environmental Law Center said that EtO pollution in Memphis justifies the use of the Shelby County health officer’s emergency powers. The health department disagreed. 

Who won the trade deadline? OK, not the Grizzlies. And Ja Morant became the punchline of a viral tweet. But do not be too discouraged, my fellow Memphians. The Grizz will be fine (in the West).

Voters have chosen Jaye Nash and Daejah Richmond as The Daily Memphian’s high school basketball players of the week.

The Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office is reviewing all prior cases involving the five officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols.

Kennard was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA draft. He spent three seasons in Detroit, breaking out in his third year with 15.8 points and 4.1 assists per game on 39% 3-point shooting. 

The restaurant won’t become SOB Broad, however. 

The request is under consideration, but Hemphill has not yet been decertified. 

At long last, Olive Branch is on the verge of implementing live-streaming of its city meetings, a broadcast possibly available this summer.

Mardi Gras cometh and with it, king cakes, pancakes and all manner of delicious food. And can broccoli win a cage match with Brussels sprouts?

DeSoto County Board of Supervisors voted to ban the social media app following Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves' ban on state-issued devices.

This week, the Memphis Botanic Garden pairs Phillip Ashley Chocolates with whiskey, and Old Dominick pairs whiskey with the Super Bowl. Plus, Don Bryant and The Bo-Keys play the Halloran.