U of M throws curtain back on new culinary arts program
In the former L’Ecole Culinaire, the University of Memphis is opening one of the largest college culinary arts programs in the nation.
Le Bonheur helps child find voice with reconstructed larynx, airway
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital gave Cooper Kilburn, 2, his voice with the first reconstructed child larynx and airway passage ever recorded.
Former Tiger Will Coleman wins $40,000 in TBT dunk contest
A vacation could be on the horizon for former Memphis Tigers star Will Coleman, who collected the winning prize in the TBT dunk contest.
Pittsburgh throttles Memphis 901 FC
Pittsburgh hands 901 FC a heavy road loss.
FedEx ramps up hub modernization project to $1.55 billion
FedEx is increasing its financial commitment to modernization and expansion of the FedEx Express Memphis world hub, which will total $1.55 billion over six years.
FACS quarterback Cole Putnam bulks up for senior campaign
If you can dish it, FACS quarterback Cole Putnam can take it.
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.
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
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls 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.
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Arts & Culture
James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.
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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
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.