Airport grabs Memphis Tigers by the tail in extension of marketing partnership
Memphis International Airport officials on Thursday approved a two-year, nearly $200,000 marketing and sponsorship agreement tied to University of Memphis athletics.
Kelsey bill increases Senate candidate PAC contribution total to $490,000
State Senate candidates would be able to collect nearly a half-million dollars from political action committees under legislation sponsored by state Sen. Brian Kelsey and approved Thursday in the Senate.
Downtown officials confirm Insomnia Cookies is coming to Beale
Downtown officials have confirmed that Insomnia Cookies will become part of the mix in the Beale Street entertainment district.
AAC, SEC establish a partnership for future games between member schools
The American Athletic Conference and the Southeastern Conference have reached an agreement on a scheduling alliance in the coming years.
St. Jude research leads to cure for bubble boy disease
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have developed a novel treatment using HIV as a vector to deliver re-engineered blood cells that create an immune system for patients who are born without one.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Impasse procedure gets rewrite, delay at City Council meeting
The Council put off any vote on the streamlined impasse procedure for three weeks. Meanwhile, a Council discussion about how to regulate short-term rental properties took an AI turn.
State Government Jerri Green advocates for Republican gun bill
City of Memphis Council members question Liberty Park project after Daily Memphian reporting
Public Safety Memphis continues to see ‘huge’ drop in crime in 2026
Metro XAI files $659 million building permit
Business
Chemical manufacturer closing Memphis facility, laying off 172
The company will close its facility April 26.
Health Care ‘Opening the door’ to emotional, spiritual needs: New CEO talks leading Christ Community Health
Premium Spirit of Memphis A New Yorker who helps others share their stories rewrites her own tale in Memphis
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis trucking leaders back Trump’s crackdown on unqualified drivers, say no impact here
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Sports
Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota to comeback win over Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers, in the fourth quarter as the Wolves pulled away.
High School Sports Defense carries Whitehaven, Bartlett in Region 8-AAAA semis
Memphis Grizzlies As Cedric Coward returns, is there work to do to remain in the All-Rookie race?
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Timberwolves 117, Grizzlies 110
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Which returning Memphis players logged the most snaps last season?
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
Two buildings could fill out Germantown’s medical corridor
Two new office buildings along Wolf River Boulevard will fill the last vacant parcel within Germantown’s medical corridor.
Premium Lakeland Lake District rumblings include plans for townhomes, hotel
Arts & Culture
DeLorean time travels to Memphis Orpheum
Also, “Seussical” returns to Circuit Playhouse, dedicated to a beloved actor.
Visual Arts Memphis artists explore identity, memory and the metaphysical
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.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: 13 commissioners, mayor and all the clerks
The county primary election is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know so far.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Banana ball and Ford replacements
Games
Sudoku: March 2
Ready for today’s sudokus?