Your phone’s wrong: Expect sleet and snow, not an apocalypse
Memphis probably won’t get 2 feet of snow this weekend. But meteorologists agree it’s too soon to be sure what we are getting.
With winter weather on its way, grocery stores see surge in shoppers
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, grocery-store parking lots were busy, shelves were picked over and checkout lines were backed up down aisles. Eggs, bread and milk were already scarce.
MLGW is ‘prepared’ for winter storm, watchful of ice or snow
MLGW is working to ensure its water-pumping infrastructure is insulated and they encourage homeowners and residents to do the same for their pipes. Related content:
Buster’s Liquor co-owner Josh Hammond appeals to City Council about license granted to The Station
Buster’s Liquor co-owner Josh Hammond filed an appeal to the Memphis City Council seeking to negate the Alcohol Commission ruling that granted a license to The Station.
New Spillit film fest shares true stories; sober is sexy at Complicated Pilgrim
In this week’s To-Do List, Eastern European Jewish music meets punk at the Buckman, and the music of Alanis Morissette is the soundtrack for a show at Playhouse.
State troopers will remain in Memphis after Task Force leaves
Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel says 100 state troopers will remain in Memphis full-time after the federal Task Force leaves.
Martin: Crushing loss to Tulsa shows Memphis basketball being left behind
It’s time to confront some hard truths about this Memphis basketball team and program.
Memphis Gift Basket to open first retail store with mini grocery
Online gift-basket retailer Memphis Gift Basket will open its first storefront and small fresh market this summer in Uptown.
Herrington: Morant returns to Memphis in good form and good spirit, but the big questions remain
Morant was good on the court Wednesday and off of it. Does any of this have any impact on Morant’s future or that of the franchise? Grizzlies had a tough call to make. A bigger one involving Ja Morant looms.Related content:
Collierville funeral home drops Brent Taylor’s name
Collierville funeral home plans to remove Brent Taylor’s name from the facility, saying that recent comments from Taylor “do not reflect the values, mission or beliefs of our current leadership.”
Chef Jimmy Gentry earns James Beard semifinalist nod
The James Beard nomination rounds out a period of accolades for The Lobbyist that includes a Michelin recommendation nod and a “best dishes” inclusion from The New York Times.
Grizzlies had a tough call to make. A bigger one involving Ja Morant looms.
Should the Grizzlies have called a timeout in the last 6 seconds? That’s not the only conundrum.Related content:
Table Talk: Where you sit sets the scene
Where do you sit when you go out? Are you a solo diner who likes to make friends at the bar or someone who prefers the comfort of a booth?
Feds support National Guard deployment in Memphis
As the federal government loses cases about deploying troops to cities across the country, the U.S. government has weighed in on whether the Tennessee National Guard should remain in Memphis.
‘It’s crazy': Anatomy of Tigers’ epic collapse at Tulsa
“I didn’t know we lost by that (many) until we got into the locker room — like, literally, I didn’t know,” said Ashton Hardaway.Related content:
Justin J. Pearson running for reelection and U.S. House
Races on the May and August ballots continue to take shape ahead of filing deadlines in February and March.
From bridal gowns to coffee and music, five Pop Local winners set to open at Carriage Crossing
This is the second time Edwards Realty has hosted the contest. This time it chose five winners who will get six months rent-free at the shopping center.
The AM/DM podcast: Why’d we send two sports guys to Europe?
Incentives aim to bring small businesses to Downtown Memphis
The policy changes, submitted by the DMC Policy Committee in December, align with the newly adopted Downtown Action Plan, which focuses resources on Main Street, invests in activation, infill and blight remediation and to maximize walkability.
TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders
Standouts from the Memphis School of Excellence Cordova and Arlington High, are setting the pace.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Interesting comment from Ms. Wall. The current Republican party can be called a lot of things, but conservative is not one of them.” — Timothy Little about New GOP chair says there will be a Republican contender for county mayor
“We obviously failed somewhere in this commercial Real estate process or we would not have demolished 10 commercial acres at our City Entrance without a funded plan that should have already started.” — Teresa Holimon about Germantown residents vocally oppose tax incentive for The Standard
“I have a similar collection — all the programs, posters, AND yes, ticket stubs from every performance of Ballet Memphis through many years.” — Julia Pilgrim about Calkins: The new leader of Ballet Memphis has a hobby. It involves Michael Jordan — and you.
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Subleases approved at Port of Memphis
Subleases approved at the International Port of Memphis that will create eight to 10 new jobs and tens of millions of dollars in investment, officials said.
Opinion: Germantown citizens deserve clear answers about the push for a full-time mayor
“When the City of Germantown proposes sweeping and permanent changes to our system of governance — such as this charter amendment — transparency is not optional, it is essential. But this is where city leadership has fallen short.”
Opinion: The controversy around xAI is far more than environmental — it’s moral
“If we can’t boldly say the ability to create nonconsensual sexual imagery and child sexual-abuse material need to be fully and permanently irradiated from xAI’s products, we are truly lost.”
Sudoku: Jan. 22
Ready for today’s sudokus?
Daily Jigsaw: MLK activism
Today’s puzzle is from the MLK Day celebration at the National Civil Rights Museum and was taken by Mark Weber.
Daily WordRow: Jan. 22
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
New GOP chair says there will be a Republican contender for county mayor
Rachel Wall the new chair of the Shelby County Republican Party, says the GOP should have a name contender for county mayor soon.
Education Is Richmond in or out? MSCS board decides next week.
Premium City of Memphis Beale Street money could give second ‘first impression’ of Memphis
Education Elon Musk wants to fund more improvements to MSCS school buildings
Premium Public Safety Crime is down. But do Memphians feel the difference?
Business
Germantown residents vocally oppose tax incentive for The Standard
Germantown’s Industrial Development Board heard from a handful of residents who oppose a tax incentive for The Standard, the mixed-use development replacing Carrefour at Kirby Woods.
Premium Health Care ‘Playing offense, not defense’ with health: Physical therapy practice built for long-term health
Premium Health Care ‘Largest investment in rural health in Tennessee’s history’ could transform medical care in Shelby County
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Health Care Work, working out and walking: Reasons the Mid-South needs to move
Sports
Memphis collapses in blowout road loss to Tulsa
Memphis is outscored 26-4 over the final eight minutes and loses, 83-66, to the Golden Hurricane.Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Hawks 124, Grizzlies 122
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Tulsa 83, Memphis 66
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Jason Williams was basketball chaos, for good or ill, on the court or in the postgame locker room
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Is trade still likely after Ja Morant masterpiece in London?
Food
After new food pyramid, Memphis experts say change was overdue — but local challenges remain
As federal nutrition guidelines flip decades of advice, Memphis health experts say real change will depend less on a new graphic and more on whether families can afford and access the foods it promotes.
Premium Food Creating a safe space: Why Da Sammich Spot owner took on ICE
Suburbs
One call away, former DeSoto Central standout represents Cardinals at caravan event
Blaze Jordan, a top prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, took part in the team’s Cards Caravan event in Germantown.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland might have found a new city manager — and it’s an internal candidate
Arts & Culture
Friendship, sex and marriage are on stage at Memphis theaters this month
Grab your besties and head to the theater for shows that will tickle your funny bone, move your body and possibly scratch that itch in Memphis theaters this month.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: See Oscar hopefuls ‘The Secret Agent,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ while you can
Opinion
Guest Column: An open letter to Ja Morant ‘Memphis is with you, but be fully with us’
“Memphis is still with you. But now we’re asking you to be fully with us too. We don’t need a superhero. We just need Ja Morant. Present, accountable, and all in.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Ford heads to court, Germantown wants feedback
In today’s episode, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips take a stroll down Carrefour’s memory lane.