Riverfront group names acting CEO
The Memphis River Parks Partnership is conducting a national search for someone to replace former CEO and President Carol Coletta.
Another Arctic blast on horizon for Memphis area
The Mid-South should prepare for a chilly MLK Day holiday, with polar air that will last through at least the middle of next week.
The Early Word: Germantown gets a First, and a second freeze is on the way
MATA doesn’t say no to Transpro, Crowne Plaza’s future is up in the air and the Grizzlies get a much-needed win.
Brunch spot First Watch could be coming to Germantown
The vacant Chili’s restaurant near Poplar Avenue and Exeter Road could soon be home to a restaurant with a niche for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
MATA board votes to install consultants at top of bus system
The board voted seven to one to approve the contract with Transpro.
‘We needed that’: Grizzlies find answers, complete comeback over Spurs
The spectacular dunk from Ja Morant didn’t count, but the game did. The Grizzlies got a needed win over the Spurs amid a tough stretch. Related content:
Taylor Jenkins mopped floors and drove vans. It taught humility.
Taylor Jenkins started coaching in a locker room that felt like a glorified janitor’s closet. Now he’s coaching the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies.
Downtown Crowne Plaza ownership up in the air
The developer who won the auction for the 230-room Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown could be denied ownership weeks before closing.
Table Talk: Six places to get a king cake in Memphis
It used to be you had to make your own king cake or order one from New Orleans, but now many Memphis bakeries make them, as well.
Woman charged in Graceland auction fraud case appears in federal court
The criminal case against the woman accused of trying to sell Graceland in a fraudulent auction could end in April.
Teams for 2025 Southern Heritage Classic remain uncertain
The Southern Heritage Classic has never had a game that didn’t include Tennessee State. The 2025 Classic could be the first.
Governor calls special session on school vouchers, immigration
Critics of Tennessee’s voucher proposal allege the program is financially unsustainable in the long term and will siphon funds away from public schools.
What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Temple
Thursday’s matchup with the Owls is currently the final opportunity the Tigers have this season to add another Quadrant 2 win to their resume.
Former Germantown alderman becomes Planning Commission chair
Jon McCreery may no longer be an alderman, but he has been appointned to a role that has a part in Germantown’s growth.
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“Is this the Memphis version of ‘you want to buy the Brooklyn Bridge?’” — Devin Greaney about Woman charged in Graceland auction fraud case appears in federal court
“A $2000 ‘bonus’ won’t even cover what my third-grade teacher daughter spends of her own money on her classroom and students. But sure, give $7,000 to the 10,000 families who don’t need it and have kids already enrolled in private schools. NO to ‘vouchers’ — oh, sorry. ‘Scholarships.’” — Glenn Munson about Four key issues to watch in upcoming Tennessee legislative session
“Need Vince and Smart back badly.” — Kevin Knott about Herrington: Five thoughts on the Grizzlies’ third straight Rockets loss
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HopeWorks breaks ground on housing to help men turn the page after prison
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, HopeWorks broke ground on Next Story, a new $3.6 million short-term housing facility near Binghampton for men transitioning from prison into society.
Memphis Tigers women lose close one at home to UTSA
A late technical foul hurts Memphis in the final seconds of a home loss to UTSA.
Sudoku: Jan. 16
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Metro
Feagins and MSCS: Superintendent calls charges false, divisive
In a fiery and detailed rebuttal to claims of wrongdoing, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins called accusations from the school board “false.” Play by play: What was said during MSCS’ superintendent evaluation committee Public shows support for Feagins during school board meetingRelated content:
Premium Education Calkins: Five board members want to oust Feagins. They’re making her a martyr instead.
City of Memphis Veteran Memphis police officer dies
Premium City of Memphis MATA has one month of expenses left, then it’s out of cash
Premium State Government Four key issues to watch in upcoming Tennessee legislative session
Business
Inked: Crunch Fitness weighs third location; Madison Ave. shopping center sold
Another Crunch Fitness could be headed to Memphis, and a shopping center on Madison Avenue sold for $1.78 million. Plus, ConMed Corp. leases a new building.
Premium Health Care Moody’s, S&P downgrade Methodist Le Bonheur bond ratings
Premium Real Estate Cooper-Young development approved for property-tax incentive
Business XAI opens path to work with Memphis-area businesses
South Memphis ‘Resilience and creativity’ celebrated in Whitehaven Business Blitz
Sports
Group effort takes Grizzlies over Spurs, Wembanyama 129-115
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane,, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. all scored 19 or more for Memphis, while neutralizing Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s impact.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 129, Spurs 115
Premium High School Sports Memphis area TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Dante Harris expected to ‘make things happen’
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Five thoughts on the Grizzlies’ third straight Rockets loss
Food
Five Memphis dining trends that could define 2025
“One thing we’ve all learned since the pandemic is that change is the only constant,” restaurateur Deni Reilly said.
Premium Food News Food Files: The Crazy Coop, Cache 42 Downtown open
Suburbs
Democrat seeks Horn Lake mayor’s office
“The key is for people to see that the local election in your city is more important than even the national election,” Planning Commissioner and Horn Lake mayoral candidate Jimmy Stokes said.
Premium Collierville From Diet Coke to the rock band Styx, getting to know Maureen Fraser
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Hard Truths,’ ‘Sing Sing’
Clear your calendars, Memphis cinephiles. Three of 2024’s very best films are in local theaters this week, and there’s no telling how long they’ll stick around.
Music The Essential Memphis Library: ‘The Best of Sam & Dave’
Opinion
Calkins: Five board members want to oust Feagins. They’re making her a martyr instead.
Geoff Calkins: Whatever you think of the job Feagins has done, it can’t possibly be as bad as the job the board has done in trying to fire her. Instead of persuading the community that Feagins has to go, they have rallied the community to her side.
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.