Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space
The next era of Swamp Bar arrives the weekend of Feb. 26.
Hot dog! Joey Chestnut headed to Memphis
Joey Chestnut is coming to AutoZone Park when the Redbirds play the Iowa Cubs, top farm club of Chicago Cubs, on July 18.
FedEx St. Jude Championship head Joe Tomek stepping down
Executive director of FESJC since 2022 is moving to Australia to oversee 2028 President’s Cup preparations.
What to watch in Memphis’ rematch with Wichita State
The Tigers will look to avenge last month’s 15-point road loss to Wichita State in a rematch with the Shockers.
Country stars set for Wolf Springfest in Southaven
Tickets go on sale this week for Ashley McBryde and Alexandra Kay, who will open the BankPlus Amphitheater season in April.
These five Memphis schools will close this summer
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members voted to close five campuses at the end of the school year. The decision impacts 2,650 students and staff, and could be the first round of a total 15 school closures within three years.
Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
East Memphis is getting a new gas station and maybe an ICE office, and a million-dollar discount deal is available at a Downtown restaurant site.
The Standard sticking with condos and offices — but plans could change
Plans for condominiums and office space at The Standard development in Germantown could change, a consultant hired by the suburb said.
Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
The Memphis Riverline Hotel, which is connected to the Renasant Convention Center, will operate as an independent flag associated with Marriott until it meets brand standards when it will become an official Marriott hotel.
Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn’t drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
As this Grizzlies 25 countdown has moved into the Top 10, there are four players left on the list who were drafted by the Grizzlies or whose rights were acquired through the draft.
Change for Memphis library employees goes on November ballot
The Tuesday vote came with concerns that some library employees don’t believe they will have to reapply for their jobs.
Sudoku: Feb. 25
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What Daily Memphians think*
“Absolutely love this series, Chris. Thank you.” — William Woods about Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn’t drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
“It seems kind of odd to describe the property as being near Hutchison school. There are a lot of more prominent institutions, like the Crescent Center, that are closer to the site.” — Ham Smythe about Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
“Very weak name and unpleasant graphic identity. What a shame.” — John Malmo about Downtown Sheraton to become ‘Memphis Riverline Hotel’
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily Jigsaw: Mt. Carmel cleanup
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in South Memphis and was taken by Greg Campbell.
Daily WordRow: Feb. 25
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
Ask the Memphian: Can a class of 6 CBU students help solve 2 cold-case murders? A grieving family hopes so.
Maybe, just maybe, a class at Christian Brothers University can focus attention back on the murders of Beau and Shea Grauer, two brothers killed seven months apart in two separate Midtown shootings that appear unconnected.
Premium Education Busy year of hiring, firing, reassigning led to payroll problems at MSCS, audit finds
City of Memphis Seven candidates stake out positions at Democratic county mayoral forum
Elections Here’s who made the Shelby County primary ballot
Public Safety DA’s office to use Memphis-made AI for case management
Business
The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Faculty sets a tone: Bodies will be treated with dignity. Usually, however, students don’t need the reminder. At the end of the semester, many even linger to say goodbye to their bodies.
Premium Health Care St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
Premium Health Care Health insurance crackdown: New laws could help patients and hospitals stand up to unfair policies.
Business Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
“I’m fully invested in this thing — that’s why I’m here,” said Hardaway, who’s posted a 174-83 overall record.
Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 10
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 10
Premium Memphis Grizzlies They flew 24 hours to see Kings vs. Grizzlies, seriously
High School Sports Long-range shooting lifts Bartlett over Collierville in district final
Food
Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Tan Tan noodles are extremely versatile as they can be made as a vegan or vegetarian dish.
Food News Comeback Coffee comes back — for one day
Suburbs
Paving the way: DeSoto’s long-term traffic goals start with 4-year road plan
DeSoto County officials have revised their road plan, concentrating on heavily traveled arteries like interstates 269 and 55, along with Miss. 305 — a particular area of concern for some.
Premium Collierville Plans approved for condos replacing former Gus’s in Collierville
Arts & Culture
James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Arts & Culture ‘Bloom’ event celebrates spring at Memphis Botanic Garden
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
After the Memphis Safe Task Force was deployed last fall, the Collierville Police Department did something unexpected.