Calkins: Memphis throws a Hall of Fame night
Keith Lee never comes to public events. But he and everyone else involved seemed to be moved by the inaugural Memphis Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Raymond James seeks 8-year tax incentive for office consolidation
The financial services company would vacate the office tower on Front Street Downtown that bears its name.
Ranked-choice voting advocates weigh election results, prepare for court action
Carlos Ochoa of Ranked Choice Tennessee says the group expects the state coordinator of elections to again rule the voting system can’t be used in Tennessee.
Lakeland approves 18-month moratorium on standalone multifamily housing
Lakeland leaders Thursday night approved an 18-month moratorium on standalone multifamily housing developments as the city assesses the impact amid continuing growth.
Memphis, Loews sign development agreement for new convention center hotel
The City of Memphis and Loews Hotels have signed a development agreement for a $220 million hotel on Civic Center Plaza, funded in part by public incentives.
DJ Paul celebrates October with Three 6 Mafia reunion, Mempho show
Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul says October is his favorite time of year. So, it's fitting he's performing twice in front of his hometown crowd.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Ford vacancy interviews; baseball goes bananas
Shelby County Commission interviews applicants for the vacancy left by Edmund Ford Jr., and Banana Ball is at AutoZone Park.
State Government City’s federal elected officials react to airstrikes on Iran
Education Three-time spelling champ is heading back to D.C. bee
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Business
MLGW recruiting from high schools, Southwest
Memphis Light, Gas and Water partnered with Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Southwest Tennessee Community College and other career and technical organizations in the area for its Customer Service Career Academy.
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Real Estate Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
Business U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
Sports
Grizzlies win again, dominate Pacers in fourth quarter
The Grizzlies extended their winning streak to two with a win over Indiana on Sunday. It’s just the second time since the start of 2026 that Memphis has won two in a row. Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 125, Pacers 106
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Zach Edey to undergo another procedure on ankle
Food
City & State removing retail side to focus on coffee
Late last year, the owners decided to eliminate the retail portion of the Broad Avenue business.
Premium Recipes Recipe exchange: Jarrett’s horseradish encrusted grouper
Suburbs
Bailey: Salvaggio’s announcement sets stage for eventful election year in Germantown
Palazzolo vs. Salvaggio for the Germantown mayor’s position has the makings of a good heavyweight battle with strong name recognition for both.
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Arts & Culture
New film festival aims to unite Black Southern creatives
Aint Film Festival, the passion project of Memphis native and filmmaker Zaire Love, runs Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28.
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Opinion
Opinion: The Grizzlies and Memphis can thrive together
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
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Podcasts
MSCS could challenge state takeover in court
Republican sponsors of the bill have said they’ll push the Tennessee General Assembly to pass legislation that would kneecap the elected board by giving a new board of state appointees powers over MSCS.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Strike a pose
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the Memphis City Council as they prepare to have portraits made and was taken by Brad Vest.