The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday, Feb. 19, that lets private businesses refuse to recognize same-sex couples.

D.J. Okoth and Molly McGee recognized after strong performances last week.

Ahead of his new team’s game against the Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. pens a letter to the Bluff City.

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The increase comes as Hernando officials scramble to address a projected deficit in the city’s utility fund.

Saddle Creek is opening two new stores in the spaces formerly occupied by Indigo, Allen Edmonds and a portion of Brooks Brothers.

Increases in pickup fees for taxis and rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft begin April 1. 

The logistics provider has been cutting its Memphis operations since 2024.

Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill that is meant to help patients who may not live near a pharmacy with their birth control.

In this week’s To-Do List, celebrate Lunar New Year at the Brooks, read about wrasslin’ at Novel and celebrate Afro-Latino Week all over town. 

Every spoonful contains pieces of freshly diced avocado, tomatoes, shredded chicken, tortillas and melty cheese in a richly hued chicken broth. 

Derrick Bolden will be looking to improve on last year’s third-place finish. In Class AA, keep an eye on Collierville’s Devin Corbin.

Dr. James Downing is leaving as president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a post he has held since 2014.

Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, De La Soul, Ice Cube, Phantogram, T-Pain, St. Vincent and Wale are among the acts scheduled.

“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”

The Daily Memphian is hosting its Women & Business Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, featuring Gina Neely, Karen Carrier and Shannon Briggs as guest speakers.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Memphian Kenneth Walker III holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX and was taken by Scott Strazzante.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

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It will be a couple more weeks before the Grizzlies reassess Ja Morant’s left elbow sprain. 

May ballot races thick and thin develop ahead of Thursday’s noon deadline, with a warning a final list could take a while.

A Denver-based Western-apparel company bought a Southeast Memphis property for its U.S. distribution center.

For the second time in four years, the state mandated an appeals allowance that was too high, according to the county assessor’s office. This means the property tax rate has to come down.

The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County board OK’d Port of Memphis jurisdiction, a new PILOT program and a small business loan.

The former star quarterback led the Golden Wildcats to a state championship in 1996. Also, Ed Murphey Classic is hosting a track and field coaches clinic Sunday at Southwind High.

For one night a month, Bar Limina will be serving craft cocktails at the nearby Sheet Cake Gallery.