U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis had a front-row seat Thursday, Feb. 24, for Russia’s political defense of its invasion of Ukraine.

“We are primarily arguing that this is an infringement on the counties’ sovereignty,” former Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper said on behalf of MSCS and MNPS.

The sentencing hearing was originally set for Thursday, March 3.

Senior Alindsey Long turns in an MVP performance against Bartlett in the girls basketball championship game.

Russian invasion prompts FedEx to indefinitely suspend its services in Ukraine.

The local task force revealed a new testing results portal at its second-to-last COVID briefing as well as a vaccination event in partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Free fellowship guarantees month-long artworld immersion for 10th to 12th grade Memphis-area students.

MATA will work with Virginia-based Moment AI to develop and deploy autonomous vehicles. The vehicles would still require an operator.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss All-Star weekend and set up the final 22 games of the regular season. 

The bill was amended to apply only to Memphis. It will become law with Gov. Bill Lee’s signature.

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.