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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker signs with Kansas City Chiefs
Walker is a graduate of Arlington High School.
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.
Martin: Thanks to dramatic foul shots, Memphis basketball’s season stays alive. Here’s what it means.
“It’s March, and Penny Hardaway and the Tigers have a chip and a chair.” Bracket set for American Conference Tournament American Conference Tournament berth A tumultuous regular season complete, Tigers excited to enter ‘new season’Related content:
Memphis escapes in OT against Tulane to clinch
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.
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.
Germantown school board seats draw educator and realtor candidates
While neither has kids in the district, they’ve been involved for many years.
Primary ejections and the county clerk candidate who survived
How are candidates booted from primary ballots? Also in the political roundup, heads butt on the Memphis Safe Task Force, where Lee Harris and Edmund Ford Jr. agreed and recent D.C. votes on Iran air strikes.
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.
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.
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 escapes in OT against Tulane to clinch American Conference Tournament berth
Quante Berry made two free throws with 2.3 seconds left in overtime to give Memphis a 96-95 comeback win over Tulane and send the Tigers to the upcoming American Conference Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama.Related content:
County Commission will pick 13th commissioner
A group of 10 applied for the six-month appointment to Edmund Ford Jr.’s former seat. One withdrew and another was a no-show for interviews last week. Here is who’s left.
New Altruria Elementary planned as Bartlett rejects costly renovation
Altruria Elementary is showing the wear-and-tear of its age leading Bartlett City Schools to plan a new school building behind the existing structure.
This Week in Memphis: Ford’s replacement and Tigers in tournament
Also happening this week: Germantown leaders consider a TIF, and there are deadlines for elected office, a Downtown restaurant contest and school-choice transfers.
What Daily Memphians think*
“One game at a time. Gritty win and even though I received a down vote after I said this, I’ll say it again. Penny, we’ve got your back!” — Robert Rowan about Memphis escapes in OT against Tulane to clinch American Conference Tournament berth
“Hope springs eternal. GTG” — Kim Shumate about Martin: Thanks to dramatic foul shots, Memphis basketball’s season stays alive. Here’s what it means.
“Spend some money, U of M, and support women’s sports. You can do better. Lots of talented players in Memphis. Get a coach!!” — Patricia Primrose about Memphis moving on from women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
“Consumers have been scammed out of tens of millions of dollars in recent get-rich-quick schemes.”
Sudoku: March 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: March 9
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Patrick’s prime time
Today’s puzzle is the interior at Patrick’s Neighborhood Bar & Patio in East Memphis and was taken by Mark Weber.
Metro
Tax revenue from xAI projected to double
In the past year, xAI has built out a second Memphis data center campus in Memphis’ Whitehaven neighborhood.
Premium Spirit of Memphis How an East High student who liked to wear suits became a CEO who sports one every day
Premium State Government Here’s what happened at the Tennessee Capitol last week
Premium Metro Noem touts Memphis Safe Task Force on her way out at DHS
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Business
Animal emergency hospital coming to East Memphis
VEG ER for Pets, a veterinary emergency company, is moving into a former AT&T retail space at 6267 Poplar Ave. early next year.
Premium Business Collierville company expanding to Canada
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Jay’s Catering opening in former Non-Vintage Wine Bar space
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Business BlueOval SK to see 150 layoffs as joint venture dissolves
Sports
Bracket set for American Conference Tournament
Memphis will open the American Conference Tournament against Tulane.
Sports It’s baseball, sort of. Banana Ball takes Memphis by storm.
High School Sports Photo gallery: The best of March Madness
High School Sports Briarcrest outlasts Pope John Paul II for state title
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Women of the Grizzlies: How Memphis tries to inspire girls
Food
Recipe Exchange: Belltower Coffee’s green goddess sandwich
You get two spring-y recipes in one this week, with directions for making the sandwich but also the green goddess dressing.
Food News Petra Cafe reopens near old Carrefour location
Suburbs
Make it a McTriple: Collierville could get third set of golden arches
McDonald’s could open another location in Collierville under the leadership of an established franchisee.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett mayor goes ‘back to the ‘80s’ for annual State of the City address
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
Echols: ‘What wrestling with God has looked like for me’
“When the story of who God is and what he has done for humanity comes to light, the risk of offense is high, granted, but the potential for bellyaching laughter is even higher. And one outweighs the other every time.”
Spirit of Memphis Guest Column: Remembering a legacy of courage, perseverance and love
Podcasts
Crime has dropped in Memphis. ‘Why’ is a question that still divides.
The Memphis Safe Task Force was among the topics discussed in a Behind The Headlines reporters roundtable.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Zach Edey injury update raises concerns
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Women mean business
This jigsaw puzzle is from the Women and Business seminar hosted by The Daily Memphian and was taken by Brad Vest.