The Standard’s tax incentive fails
A TIF for the Germantown redevelopment, which would replace Carrefour at Kirby Parkway and Poplar Avenue, failed by a 3-2 vote.
County Commission fills Ford’s former seat
The Shelby County Commission returns to 13 members after the body named its newest member to serve the six months remaining in the term of Edmund Ford Jr.
Coffee shops spill the beans on why cafes keep opening — and closing
For each coffee shop closure, a new opening is on the horizon — or, sometimes, in the same spot.
Regional One Health gets green light for new Memphis hospital
Officials say the hospital should generate millions in economic growth by 2027 and also add thousands of construction and secondary jobs.
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Work for families and become part of one
Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
Mississippi moving too fast on xAI permit decision, NAACP says
Mississippi is rushing plans to make xAI’s request for permanent natural gas turbines in Southaven, according to the NAACP.
Memphis Grizzlies, missing 10 players, lose at Brooklyn Nets
GG Jackson scored 18 points in the loss. The Memphis forward has now scored in double figures in 16 of the last 17 games. Related content:
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant talks; Prosper promoted
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s recent comments and simulate the NBA Draft Lottery.
Bill in state Legislature targets adults who coerce minors into crime
A bill sponsored by two local lawmakers would add situations where an adult coerced a minor into committing a crime to the list of reasons a sentence might be enhanced.
Challenger emerges for Arlington alderman, while Lakeland sees new face vying for school board
With the deadline looming on Tuesday, March 10, who is running for August school board races and the Arlington municipal elections?
Collierville officer resigns after Fayette County arrest
The officer resigned after about five years of service to Collierville. This came after an internal investigation due to domestic assault charges in Fayette County.
Overton Park Shell will ‘shell-ebrate’ 90 years over four days
The historic Memphis venue will honor its musical legacy with free concerts, local artists, a performance by Booker T. Jones and — of course — birthday cake.
Tennessee would be required to use federal funding to feed low-income students under new bill
Gov. Bill Lee has declined federal funding to help feed low-income students over the summer. A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to change that.
Memphis moving on from women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons
The women’s team has not reached the NCAA Tournament since the 1997-98 season under coach Joye Lee-McNelis.
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker signs with Kansas City Chiefs
Walker is a graduate of Arlington High School.
Sudoku: March 10
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“Lee never adequately explained his decision to reject the funds. John DeBerry was one of his advisors. He should be asked to document any advice he gave on this and other issues of importance to Shelby County.” — Russell Savory about Tennessee would be required to use federal funding to feed low-income students under new bill
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Daily WordRow: March 10
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Belltower’s Green Goddess
Today’s puzzle is the green goddess sandwich at Belltower and was taken by Mark Weber.
Metro
Ask the Memphian: Why are five MSCS schools closing, and what happens now?
The closures prompted questions. What would happen to students, staff and the buildings themselves? Can more closures could happen in the future, and could charter schools could be among schools on the chopping block. Let’s get into it.
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Business
Inside the world of Memphis model railroaders
Every Saturday, local model railroaders meet to socialize, operate trains and work on their layouts in a warehouse-sized space.
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Business BlueOval SK to see 150 layoffs as joint venture dissolves
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A tumultuous regular season complete, Tigers excited to enter ‘new season’
Headed to Birmingham, Memphis looks to make possible what seems improbable: five straight wins and an NCAA Tournament berth.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Nets 126, Grizzlies 115
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Food
New Eats: West Memphis’ food truck park has hot tamales, gizzards and more
The food truck park is currently home to three permanent food trucks with a fourth joining them next month.
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Suburbs
Germantown school board seats draw educator and realtor candidates
While neither has kids in the district, they’ve been involved for many years.
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Arts & Culture
A killer experience: Inside Jerry Lee Lewis’ restored Nesbit estate
The shift from private residence to rock ’n’ roll destination has made the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch Experience, complete with bullet holes in the bedroom, a stop on the music lovers’ trail.
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Opinion
Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
“Consumers have been scammed out of tens of millions of dollars in recent get-rich-quick schemes.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: It’s your last chance to run for governor
This week begins with a flurry of government activity.