Justin J. Pearson lawyers up, Lakeland may get a new YMCA and a national football analyst says Memphis belongs in the Big 12.

FedEx goes over and up the hill, Germantown residents make noise (over noise) and the Tigers land one of the hottest players in the portal.

Buster’s heads east, judge approves permitless carry for 18-year-olds and we tell you where to find Cal-Mex on the cheap.

Crosstown High students stage a walkout, Tennessee passes abortion exemption and Memphis cops can have tattoos now.

Gershun Freeman’s family files a lawsuit, local chefs feed tornado victims and pretty tacos are coming to Front Street.

More severe weather is predicted, Grizzlies’ future is uncertain and Tommy’s Burgers has more than burgers.

Judge temporarily halts the drag ban, toll booths are coming to state highways and Germantown wants to extend its greenway.

TBI investigates officer-involved shooting, lawmakers are open to red flag gun laws and a Binghampton man has a light bulb moment.

Carriage Crossing could get a makeover, Strickland confirms police/fire hire pension plans and Lakeland gets a taste of the Philippines.

Health Department study finds no cancer clusters, IP execs bring in big bucks and Tiger recruits dish on their status.

Mulroy seeks death penalty for Ezekiel Kelly, Herrington dissects Grizzlies’ hype music and Martin says younger may not be better for Tigers. 

Luke Kennard sets a new record, Halbert says Harris isn’t the boss of her, and Crosstown Concourse gets cheesy. 

Collierville says no to Chick-fil-A’s request, DeSoto tax man wants more money and we tell you where to pot it like it’s hot. 

Judge rules in rape kit case, Lake District developer owes big bucks and some Collierville residents say no to Chick-fil-A.

Memphis cops could get a raise, party buses may get operating hours and Horn Lake has gone to pot. 

State House passes exception to abortion ban, Memphis streets get lit and Ja Morant is back (kind of). 

Morant preps for a comeback, lawmakers will vote on abortion ban change and suburban mayors want to go back in time.

Morant apologizes to his family, Tigers’ dynamic duo preps for NCAA game and we look at solutions to juvenile crime.

Airport unveils new service to Raleigh, trains have derailed 35 times here since 2018 and an ’08 Tiger is headed to the NCAA.

Floyd Bonner files a lawsuit, Collierville Harley shop has a new use and we’ve reached the end of a COVID-19 era.

In this “Pi Day” Early Word, we learn how JJJ makes everything look cool. Plus, a “fun times” bar is opening in Midtown and Hernando gets cultured.

One-third of SCORPION cops had infractions, Big Body Roddy had a big night and pickleball is having a moment.

State bills target juvenile justice, the county will tackle cancer-causing pollution and the GloRilla concert stampede claims third victim.

DOJ will investigate the MPD, Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch will be sold and we tell you how to save on groceries.

Carjacking victims share their stories, third graders may get a second chance and Art House Cafe brings the smoke.