Lindsey Whiteside Granted Another Continuance on Trial Start
Federal judge resets trial date for woman accused of transporting minor across state lines for sexual activity
Teachers Protest Potential Merger of Memphis Charter Schools
Germantown Board to Consider Financing Plan for The Standard
Crime
Man Accused of Hammer Attacks on Strangers in Memphis
Suspect Yohan Hernandez charged with attempted murder, assault, and more after alleged attacks

Former Convict Charged in Brutal Attack and Rape of Woman He Met Online
Andre Jackson, 27, is accused of assaulting a woman he met on a dating platform, fleeing the scene partially undressed.
Memphis Approves Criminal Justice Dashboard Contract
Commissioners had concerns but ultimately voted to move forward with the new data tracking system.
Weather
House Fire Rages in Midtown Memphis
Cause of blaze under investigation by local authorities

Early Morning House Fire in Memphis Neighborhood
Crews respond to blaze in Orange Mound area
Memphis Fire Department battles early morning blaze at Whitehaven townhomes
No injuries reported as crews work to extinguish fire at Wilson Crossing apartment complex
Lifestyle
Longtime Chicago Resident Donnell Langston Dies at 76
Langston was a track star, educator, and entrepreneur who remained active until the end.

New Pop Art-Themed Bar and Grill Opens in East Memphis
The Pop Spot brings a fusion of Latin and American cuisine, colorful cocktails, and Instagram-ready decor to Brookhaven Circle.
What's Open and Closed on Presidents' Day in Tennessee?
A guide to school, bank, and government office hours for the federal holiday.
Politics
Memphis Mayor to Unveil Future Plans in State of the City Address
Mayor Paul Young to discuss vision for city at annual event

Shelby County Commission Accepts Ford Jr. Resignation, Sets Timeline for Interim Appointment
Former commissioner pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges as part of a plea deal.
Rep. White Calls MSCS Audit 'Troubling', Pushes for State Intervention
State lawmaker says six-month update revealed 'very eye-opening' problems in Memphis-Shelby County Schools, reinforcing his call for a state-appointed board of managers.
Business
IKEA Announces Closure of Memphis Store
Furniture retailer cites changing customer needs and shopping habits as reasons for shuttering location after less than a decade.

FedEx Releases First-Ever Future of Logistics Intelligence Report
Report finds most organizations have shipment visibility but struggle to turn data into actionable insights
Memphis Utility MLGW Sees Outages Decrease After Grid Modernization Efforts
Data shows significant improvements in power reliability, but challenges remain in some neighborhoods