Local groups are reacting to last week's draft release of rule revisions for the Title X family planning program, changes that some say is a step toward defunding Planned Parenthood.

Franco's Italian Kitchen products are in small groceries, markets and restaurants all around town, and owner Franco Contaldo holds house cooking parties, too.

The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers February 20-26.

How challenging has this Grizzlies season been? Mike Conley says playing with a broken face was much easier. He went out and scored 30 points in a win over the Lakers Monday night at FedExForum, his night beginning by hearing fans calling him “overrated” and “overpaid.”

Joakim Noah had a FedExForum birthday party, with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as guests. Mike Conley's 30 leads the scoring in a 110-105 Grizzlies' win. 

The Memphis Grizzlies put another dent in the Lakers' playoff hopes with a 110-105 victory over Los Angeles on Monday night.

The Mississippi River at Memphis is expected to crest at 41 feet next week, the fourth-highest level ever recorded on the Memphis gauge. Flood control measures move to checking levees starting Tuesday, with the river level well below the record 1937 flood and the 2011 flood.

A month after a federal judge dismissed the City of Memphis from a civil lawsuit filed by the parents of Darrius Stewart, attorneys representing his parents have filed a notice of appeal in hopes of reversing the summary judgment. 

• South Memphis honored for health initiatives
• Air Canada to add larger planes for Memphis-Toronto route
• Chris Jenkins named Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett COO

State Rep. London Lamar, a Memphis Democrat, argues abortion restriction is "unconstitutional and inhuman" and would cost state taxpayers in litigation fees.

JNJ Logistics will break ground on a new headquarters and employ more than 500 near the old Mall of Memphis, but the headcount will eventually exceed 1,000, a consultant says.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is out indefinitely, Chandler Parsons is back, and Jonas Valanciunas moved into the starting lineup for the Grizzlies over the weekend. 

Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins on Monday dismissed the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel's petition that sought to block a City Council action favoring public incentives for a Loews hotel.

Construction on a new recreation center at the University of Memphis that will join the Larry O. Finch Center should get underway in June.

Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing a food truck to town that will give Memphians a taste of a New England lobster boil, and Destination: Delicious has your March events ready.

Chris Tutor, the new chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party, says it will be hard to rebuild the local party after a Democratic sweep of county elections last year. 

Rum and Grand Marnier change the flavor of a classic cocktail; see how a Sidecar holds up to the update at River Oaks Restaurant.

Josh Whitehead discusses the evolution of planning and development in Memphis on The Daily Memphian Politics podcast.

The Kroger Co. recently promoted Victor Smith, former vice president of merchandising for the Ralphs Division, to president of the Memphis-based Delta Division, which extends to Jackson, Mississippi, and Little Rock, Arkansas.

Lodging industry consultant Chuck Pinkowski's forecast calls for occupancy and room revenue to fall at Memphis area hotels in 2019 as room supply increases and the convention center is modernized. 

Raymond James & Associates emailed Memphis employees Friday to inform them of plans to move from Downtown to East Memphis, sources say.

In a tournament atmosphere on the road in a tough place to play, Jeremiah Martin does it again, carrying the Tigers to a win at Wichita State.

Jeremiah Martin stayed hot, scoring 37 points, and lifting the Memphis Tigers to an 88-85 win at Wichita State to improve to 9-6 in the American Athletic Conference. 

The Orlando Apollos defeated the Memphis Express despite Zach Mettenberger replacing Christian Hackenberg at quarterback and throwing two touchdowns. 

CLEVELAND — Kevin Love scored a season-high 32 points, Cedi Osman hit the go-ahead 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 112-107 on Saturday night.