Interview questions (and answers) that didn’t make it into The Daily Memphian’s “Becoming Ja” series. 

This week, Memphis native filmmakers screen films on racism and civil rights. “Child’s Play” screens at Time Warp Drive-in. Luna Nova presents a free concert, and the Band CAMINO plays the Orpheum.

The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement bill would increase funding for schools without raising taxes, Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn says.

Adrian Granderson, Joe Johnson and Robert Higgins, all originally from Memphis, opened WKND Hang Suite in the South Main Historic District in 2018. 

The Daily Memphian hosts its annual Women and Business seminar on Thursday, March 3, at 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Memphis Botanic Garden.

Millington announced its schools are closed Thursday. Other suburban districts remained open.

During an hour-long online town hall Wednesday, Feb. 23, City Council member Worth Morgan and MLGW leaders fielded questions about recent increases in utility bills and the ice storm repairs.

Which year-end award do the Memphis Grizzlies have the best chance of winning? Ja Morant may not like the answer. 

The senior has cut off social media and slowed down his dating life to play his best for the Tigers.

Boyle Investment Company submitted a revised plan to Germantown for its Viridian project. The proposal replaces multifamily units with townhomes and row houses, still a concern for nearby residents.

In his third State of the District address, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray announced higher teacher compensation and unveiled a new logo for the district, as well. 

The Owls are young and undersized, but still should prove to be a challenge for Memphis.

Bartlett wants to study its streetlight network to see if LED lights are more beneficial from a cost standpoint and provide better lighting than traditional bulbs.

Memphis Light, Gas & Water confirms it is reviewing its failure to post financial disclosure forms on the Internet — just as City Council members begin asking critical questions.

The South City Museum and Culture Center is collaborating with the Memphis Museum of Science and History (MoSH) on the project.

The commission set the schedules Wednesday, Feb. 23, for taking applications, interviewing candidates and making the picks. 

She will be replaced by a former VP at Hormel Foods.

Senior Alindsey Long scores 22 points as Tigers defeat their arch-rivals for the second time in three meetings this season.

Germantown’s Design Review Commission looked at architecture and a tree plan for the former Germantown Country Club. Developer Spence Ray proposes 366 homes.

Part 2 of the Grizzlies Mailbag takes on questions about some specific players, looming draft and free-agency issues, and some random nonsense. 

Related story: Grizzlies Mailbag Part 1: The playoff race and potential matchups

The former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher takes over for Buster Kelso.