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.

Colorado police are investigating Morant’s IG Live video, two people are dead after a GloRilla show and the 901 Fund expands.

Memphis in May’s getting a deal, Memphis Black Restaurant Week begins and Saturday night’s alright for owl sightings at Overton Park. 

Tigers clinch No. 2 seed, Rape Crisis Center expands and we look at what areas were targeted by the SCORPION unit.

MPD brings back old traffic unit, the Grizzlies break road losing streak and Collierville has utility bill issues, too. 

New Cordova high school is one step closer, AutoZone is building a skybridge and Hotel Pontotoc may get a second life.

MSCS eyes Cordova land for new high school, MEM gets federal funds and Steve-O might be back this week.

Corps wants to restore the river, Tigers are one step closer to the Big Dance and Memphis could be the new hip-hop capital.

FedEx pilots are closer to a strike, Grizzlies lose in the final minute and Ikea has meal deals for days. 

Shelby County will study reparations, critics bash new third-grade retention law and Chick-fil-A wants to bend the rules.

Former SCORPION supervisor has a troubled past, Music Fest will be smaller and we remember Geoffrey Redd. 

Bill would broaden sales of canned cocktails, Lush and Local Lime head to Germantown and we tell you how to speak Grizz.

Whitehaven and Arkabutla experienced mass shootings, a Memphis Police officer is dead and the Tigers fell to Houston.

Details emerge about inmate’s death, city council could crack down on where mayors can live and I-55 may get wider.

Sports Authority offers peek into sports facility upgrade funding, CLERB wants more teeth and Grizz win ahead of All-Star break. 

Smart Meters aren’t so smart, Lee Harris asks Bill Lee to think again on HIV funds and the Olive Branch Airport takes off. 

Reports detail SCORPION unit officers’ violations, the city seeks a soccer stadium designer and musicians record a freedom song for Ukraine. 

Data-driven policing comes under fire, Memphis’ sewer system is at capacity and Whataburger is coming to Midtown.

MPD requests Hemphill be decertified, DeSoto County bans TikTok on government devices and two Tigers are heading to the Super Bowl.

Methodist and BlueCross agree on Medicaid, a civil rights pioneer has died and East High students are ready for their close-up. 

More cops are in trouble over Tyre Nichols, St. Jude plans taller towers and Strickland says his sports venue plan is at “halftime.”