Will Ja Morant play in London? Grizzlies coach says ‘good chance’
Ja Morant went through Grizzlies practice Saturday, and his availability in London looks more promising than in Berlin.
Former basketball player arrested for sexual assault at St. George’s
Bryant Swing Jr. turned himself in Friday following an investigation of rape at St. George’s outside of school hours.
Outgoing Public Defender: ‘We’re not into assembly line justice’
Phyllis Aluko said there’s been a shift in people’s attitudes toward crime, punishment and due process, but public defenders play a key role in upholding constitutional standards.
Recipe Exchange: Perre Magness’ cheddar and pepper jelly crumble bars
Are you jelly yet? With these crumble bars, you definitely will be.
Shelby County Jail inmate died from heart failure, autopsy finds
According to an official autopsy report, heart disease claimed Antonio First, who died Nov. 1 at the Shelby County Jail.
From organizers to donors, it took heart to make Northside Square project happen
Unconventional project provides new digs for Code Crew, Greater Memphis Chamber, Literacy Mid-South, Moore Tech, Memphis Symphony and Collective Blue Print.
Lakeland earmarks land for new veterans center
Lakeland commissioners have approved the city negotiating with a veterans group to locate a new center south of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
Rachel Davis to run for Collierville Schools board
Rachel Davis moved to Collierville because keeping her kids in the district was important. Now she’s seeking election to the suburb’s Board of Education.
FedEx announces board members for freight division, timeline for spinoff
FedEx Corp. aims to make FedEx Freight a standalone, public company starting in June.
Sound Bites: Kelly English on Second Line’s big move, Swamp Bar plans
The Second Line is moving, Swamp Bar is growing, Restaurant Iris is hosting special lunches and Kelly English is the podcast guest for the first two episodes of Sound Bites in 2026.
New Memphis indoor football team ain’t nothing but Hound Dogs
Memphis’ latest minor-league professional football team has a nickname that pays homage to Memphis music history.
Arts Beat: Hattiloo bringing play to South Africa
The all-Memphis cast will spend a month in South Africa, with support from Hattiloo.
Tigers honoring two Memphians who have left their mark on the city
The University of Memphis is honoring two graduates with its Legacy Award.
Multiple major leaguers coming to Memphis area in Cardinals Caravan
Local prospect Blaze Jordan along with a newly acquired pitcher and three pitchers who played for the St. Louis Cardinals last season are part of the caravan headed to Germantown.
Ford suppliers to pay $5M in property taxes to Stanton, Tenn., throughout 10 years
“Rebuilding Main Street and creating a vibrant downtown continues to be my main priority,” Stanton’s mayor said. “This funding gives Stanton the ability to move from planning to construction and to invest in the core of our town.”
Bailey: Trees gone, doctors on the way
With the disappearance of trees along one stretch of Wolf River Boulevard, the suburb’s medical corridor should soon get new offices.
What Daily Memphians think*
“A $25 to $30 wing combo kept me out.” — Victor Robinson about Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it
“What a loss for MIFA. But Sally has served it, and Memphis, so very well for years.” — Cynthia Ham about Calkins: Sally Jones Heinz — 'the face of MIFA' — to step down
“Should signal good news to the Grizz regarding their neighborhood I hope.” — Evan Winburne about Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: Jan. 17
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Daily Jigsaw: Westy’s for sale
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the storefront of Westy’s in Downtown Memphis and was taken by Brad Vest.
Daily WordRow: Jan. 17
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
Thousands more applied for Tennessee vouchers. What does that mean for Shelby County?
Last year, 5,500 Shelby County students got about $45 million in public funding to use at private schools by participating in the state’s two major school voucher initiatives. Even more vouchers could be on the way.
Shelby County After inmate deaths, Harris says Shelby County Jail needs real reform, not rhetoric
State Government ‘We’re sending a very strong message': TN Republicans unveil sweeping immigration legislation
Education Memphis parents say district shouldn’t close school with strong academic growth, low enrollment
Premium Public Safety In wake of fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, some locals worry what could happen here
Business
Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it
Fleur was meant to be a French/American Southern fusion restaurant located in the former Fancy’s Fish House space in One Beale.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Cat cafe comes to Southaven, Gibson’s and Carrington Oaks Coffeehouse Collierville reopen
Premium Real Estate Pottery Barn packs up for Southaven, leaving Memphis behind
Premium Financial Services First Horizon outperforms forecasts with robust fourth quarter results
Premium Business The next Blockbuster? Local GameStop locations to close — part of 400+ nationwide
Sports
Standouts from Bartlett, Lakeland Prep voted players of the week
Braylon Williams and Reese Harrell win fans’ choice vote. But who takes our OrthoSouth Grizzlies Players of the Week?
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis and UNLV football to meet for first time in home-and-home series
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Aaron Bradshaw is down. Who steps up? Memphis soon finds out.
Premium High School Sports High school football transfer tracker: Some big names on the move for 2026
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: James Posey defined the franchise’s first good team
Food
Table Talk: Smoke signals and mixed messages
A case of too many festivals and not enough unity.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Dirty rice bowl at Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs
Suburbs
Lakeland earmarks land for new veterans center
Lakeland commissioners have approved the city negotiating with a veterans group to locate a new center south of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
Premium Elections Wanda Chism will not seek reelection to Collierville school board
Arts & Culture
Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street
DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment.
Premium The To-Do List Former Vice President Harris is here; plus, ways to serve on MLK Day
Opinion
Calkins: Sally Jones Heinz — ‘the face of MIFA’ — to step down
Sally Jones Heinz is retiring as executive director of MIFA. “There isn’t an organization like this anywhere in the country,” she said. “It’s the best.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A weekend to give back, and dance
January hits hard this weekend, but there’s still stuff to do, especially if you’re ready to be put to work.