The bitter cold that battered Memphis in January has led to February utility bills that are much higher than last year and last month. 

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has partnered with a local AI start-up to implement its evidence management tool.

FedEx has sued the U.S. government because it has paid tariffs under the conditions of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

District officials estimate 2,650 students would go to a new school or get new classmates, a smaller figure than it could be. That’s because many of the students who are zoned to attend the schools don’t, according to district data obtained and reviewed by The Daily Memphian. 

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. 

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

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus. 

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of an employee filling shelves at newly opened The Station and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

Two fans traveled from Israel to see Ja Morant play for the Grizzlies. Instead, they got a taste of the NBA’s tank race. 

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The candidates each talked about their differences with each other as the campaigns move past introductions.

The Panthers made nine 3-pointers in the first half to earn a No. 1 seed for the upcoming Region 8 tournament. 

Memphis sits in 11th place in the Western Conference and has played most games with lineups cobbled together from available players.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

“I’m fully invested in this thing — that’s why I’m here,” said Hardaway, who’s posted a 174-83 overall record.

“It’s no secret I am concerned with vacant buildings around town,”one official said of the plans for the 35-foot-tall building. “I think this is a fabulous project that repurposes a property. ... This will enhance the area.”

A total of 121 candidates made the deadline to file their qualifying petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission.

For nearly a year, Comeback Coffee has existed without couches, without conversations and without a morning crowd lingering at its Downtown cafe. On Saturday, Feb. 28, that energy will return to North Main Street.

Topping the council’s agenda are final votes on the first step toward a Hyde Square plaza Downtown, as well as discussion on changing the status of library workers and an update on the city’s bus system.

Scotty Pippen Jr.’s technical foul in Memphis’ loss to Miami has turned into a fine, after the NBA said the guard “further escalated" an altercation with an opposing player.

Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Briarcrest and Collierville up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Standouts from Fayette-Ware, Harding, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.

“Bloom: A Million Shades of Spring” includes events with enticing names like Bloom Saturdays, Sips of Spring, Tulips at Twilight and Petals and Parasols.

The regular audit is separate from the state-ordered forensic audit of the Memphis school system. The forensic audit is underway. 

The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.

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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.