Local hotel-motel taxes possible source of FedExForum reno money
A proposed bill could change how local hotel and motel tax is distributed; any reallocation of the existing hotel-motel tax would likely mean Memphis Tourism losing revenue.
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway laughs at critics, says he’s ‘done a great job’
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway responded to critics when speaking with reporters Monday night following his weekly radio show at Brookhaven Pub & Grill. Hardaway confident Tigers can find consistency, win AAC Tournament title Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballotRelated stories:
Memphis Police Association questions bond for man accused of shooting officer
The police association’s leadership issued a news release Monday that said the association was “stunned to learn” that Kee, who has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and two other felonies, had his bond set at $175,000. Related story:
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting
Olive Branch police and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a suspect fired at officers during a traffic stop. An officer returned fire.
Dental clinic approved on Winchester in Collierville
The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a new dental clinic on one of its major throughfares.
Local judge’s appointment to state supreme court confirmed
Shelby County Circuit Court Division 7 Judge Mary Wagner, who was appointed to the court last month, was confirmed with a majority vote in the state House and a unanimous vote in the Senate.
Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken relocating — and adding drive-thru and breakfast
Back in 2008, Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” had Lou Martin of Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken in tears.
Mississippi holds state primary elections
Voters in DeSoto County will cast their ballots in party races for President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Former Tiger Tony Pollard to join Tennessee Titans, per reports
Former Melrose and Memphis Tiger star heading to Nashville to join the Titans.
Metal Museum receives $1 million anonymous donation
“This makes for $14 million in total from foundations that are outside of the (Memphis) community,” said the museum’s executive director. “That speaks to the national importance of our institution.”
Grizzlies Insider: Will Memphis use 30 different players this season?
The Grizzlies have used 28 different players this season, and they may not be finished adding new faces.
Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Center Hill, Houston, Lewisburg, MUS, St. Benedict and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
Varsity Spirit cheers new smudge-proof beauty line
The idea got legs when a cheerleader, working a college internship at Batallure Beauty in New York, saw a need for cosmetics for young athletes. The rest was form and fortitude.
Southaven rolls forward with skate park
The city’s aldermen authorized a specialty contractor to visit the park at 7505 Cherry Valley Blvd. and provide the cost and design, which will also have a bike track known as a pump track.
For rock band Jombi, adrenaline of live shows ‘becomes addictive’
“When someone comes up to us after a show and says they enjoyed the set, or a song, or the way we played this or that part, that’s the best feeling,” guitarist Sam Wallace says.
Sudoku: March 11
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Jigsaw: Go, team!
This jigsaw puzzle features an image by photographer Mark Humphrey.
Metro
As violent crime falls, most Shelby County DA cases in 2025 were misdemeanors
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has released its 2025 annual report. Most cases prosecuted last year involved misdemeanor charges.
Public Safety Man pleads guilty in hit and run that left 20-year-old woman dead
Education Memphis students won’t have to make up snow days
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Memphis on the music scene
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Business
FedEx, private equity partners announce $9B deal with Polish logistics company
FedEx’s CEO said the agreement will allow the company to better serve customers in Europe.
Transportation & Logistics New warehouse opening to support Amazon
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business After decade-long run, IKEA Memphis will close
Premium Real Estate Rare church-to-home conversion brings 4-bedroom ‘sanctuary living’ to Cooper-Young
Sports
Two Memphis Tigers invited to NFL Combine
The Tigers are expected have two players at the combine for a second consecutive year.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces North Texas
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Rudy Gay may have been the best big-shot maker in Grizzlies history
Premium Sports It’s American Conference Tournament or bust for Memphis Tigers baseball. And the season hasn’t even started.
Premium High School Sports Super Bowl MVP Walker hasn’t changed much since Arlington High days
Food
Slutty Vegan tests Memphis market with restaurant takeover
Memphis is the first in a multi-city food tour the popular Slutty Vegan brand is doing to gauge demand for franchise locations.
Premium Business Where there’s smoke: Fuego Vivo brings live-fire, global menu to East Memphis
Suburbs
Orange cones not appearing on Pleasant Hill Road in Olive Branch until late 2029
Improvements are coming to Pleasant Hill Road in Olive Branch, but it will be a while before commuters see the congestion relief.
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Arts & Culture
February warms up with 5 must-see concerts
“Feral live sets” or jazz and soul? A “sonic memoir” or folk concert meets theater? February brings plenty of concerts to Memphis stages, with a range of sounds.
City of Memphis MoSH searching for new executive director after Thompson exit
Opinion
Calkins: Why did a Holocaust survivor visit Graceland? A story about hate, survival — and the importance of joy
Mark Schonwetter spent years hiding from the Nazis as a boy. He came to Memphis this week to talk about the journey of survival, the persistence of hate — and a lesson his mother taught him about joy.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Memphis on the music scene
The Grammy Awards were held at the beginning of the month, and though there weren’t any Memphians who won a Grammy this year, Memphis was a strong throughline at the ceremonies.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant scene roundup
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 10
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