Memphis election filing deadline nears
The Thursday noon filing deadline could see a 10- to 16-candidate race for mayor. And 10 City Council members have filed for new four-year terms at City Hall.
Andy & Michael head to WGC with Birdies & Bubbles
Golf fans and restaurateurs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman put a concession on TPC Southwind for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
Shelby County Commission committee moves to bolster $15 an hour pay for all county workers
A Shelby County Commission committee wants to beef up its $15 an hour mandate with a county ordinance that was approved on first reading Wednesday.
Memphis basketball will play Bradley next season, Penny Hardaway says
Penny Hardaway announced the Tigers’ new opponent on Andy Katz’s March Madness 365 podcast.
Parkinson calls for elimination of ASD after bad report
While some officials contend a new strategy is needed for the state’s Achievement School District following a poor report, state Rep. Antonio Parkinson says it’s time to ditch the program.
Rory McIlroy commits to WGC-FedEx St.Jude Invitational
Rory McIlroy is set to make his first start in Memphis since 2012 next week after committing to the 2019 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
Metro
Family files $35 million wrongful death suit against Youth Villages
Matthew De’Marcus Williams, 22, was shot and killed while attending a violence intervention program meeting in 2025. His family has filed a wrongful death suit against Youth Villages.
City of Memphis City Council wants answers to short-term rental problems
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Public Safety Wounded MPD officer released from hospital
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Business
Warby Parker trying on the Memphis market
This would be the high-end eyeglass retailer’s first brick-and-mortar store in the area.
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Business Pro women’s tennis tour brings Memphis Classic to Leftwich
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Sports
Hill: There will be March Madness in Memphis after all
One Memphis school is headed to the NCAA Tournament this March, and there’s room on the bandwagon.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway vows to ‘keep fighting’ as Tigers vie for tournament spot
Business Pro women’s tennis tour brings Memphis Classic to Leftwich
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Zach Edey injury update raises concerns
Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 11
Food
British pub coming to Overton Square’s former Robata space
Dog & Bone, 2116 Madison Ave., will be a British pub, featuring a mix of British, European and American beers and cocktails and a menu that includes British favorites.
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Suburbs
Warby Parker trying on the Memphis market
This would be the high-end eyeglass retailer’s first brick-and-mortar store in the area.
Premium Public Safety Lakeland agreement with SCSO sparks concerns over ‘law enforcement presence’
Arts & Culture
‘Mean Girls’ launches 2026-27 season at Playhouse on the Square
“Ain’t Too Proud” and “Les Miserables” are two more shows coming to Playhouse on the Square next season.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
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
Grizzlies podcast: Zach Edey injury update raises concerns
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss Grizzlies center Zach Edey’s status and the team’s recent wins.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Banana ball and Ford replacements
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Swamp Lounge > Second Line
Today’s puzzle is from the interior of the all-new Swamp Lounge and was taken by Brad Vest.