The city spends big on contracts, the Showboats are off to a slow start and we look at why it takes so long to open a restaurant.

Trump could let xAI off the hook for air pollution, the state takeover bill could snare other school districts and JoJo’s has a latte more space. 

Young says he doesn’t want to raise taxes, police search for a Downtown shooting suspect and a Midtown outdoor bar is closed for good.

The animal shelter will stay closed indefinitely, the City Council wants to clean up the Wolf River Bottoms and the Grizzlies wake up from a long hibernation. 

A Memphis judge is confirmed to a higher court, the Showboats coach takes leave before the season starts and free pickleball is coming to Poplar Plaza.

Tesla protests were mostly peaceful, Kelly English serves greens at a new Midtown food truck and Daily Memphian staffers reflect on the Tigers’ premature season end.

FedEx cuts its earnings outlook, interim MSCS head talks takeover and Trump plans, and you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for this new coffee spot in Cordova.

Memphis doctor is indicted for fraud (again), Ginger’s Bread heads Downtown and we tell you about a takeout app that’s almost “too good” to be true. 

Shelter puts down more dogs, the xAI land sale is really happening and the Tigers may be shorthanded for the Big Dance. 

County Commission says no to grant pause, DeSoto officials say no to redistricting and California is not golden for the Grizzlies.

MAS closes for another distemper outbreak, crime victims’ safety net is unraveling and we tell you what to eat for St. Patrick’s Day.

Juice shops are making moves, local designers “Stand on Grizzness” and the Tigers get tested in today’s tournament. 

A Frayser pastor was shot and killed, tornadoes are more deadly here and Memphis gets barbecue redemption. 

A bill that would deny education to kids moves ahead, vape products may get taxed and we look at how Tony Allen became The Grindfather.

Protesters oppose tuition for immigrant children, Germantown says “bone-jour” to a holiday decor charge and a new gym is pushing body positivity. 

MATA lied about bus routes, Colossus gets more colossal and the Grizzlies finally snapped their losing streak.

Edmund Ford Jr. has his first day in court, a DV crisis center abruptly closes and the old Happy Mexican will still be a happy place. 

MLGW is staying Downtown, MSCS board recall efforts are underway and Phillip Ashley Rix shares his chocolate secrets.

Germantown may annex a sliver of land, the old Jerry’s Sno Cones is coming down and the Tigers clinch the AAC’s No. 1 seed.

Cordelia’s Market gets new owners, the Grizzlies can’t stop losing in the final seconds and the Ostrander Award show may not go on. 

Edmund Ford Jr. was indicted on federal charges, state lawmakers want to make it harder to get high and the Grizzlies have a nail-biting weekend. 

Peabody rooms are getting a makeover, an Asian produce and community hub comes to Cordova and there’s a good sign at the new Aldi.

New coalition protests a possible state school takeover, Germantown gets a first look at First Watch and we say sew long to a chain craft store.

A mom sues Shelby County over her son’s jail death, the Chelsea Greenline is finally moving along and Japan comes to Germantown. 

A fired federal worker is back on the job, the next sheriff may get a pay raise and there’s a new way to have a cozy afternoon in Germantown.