Expect power outages as ice threatens Memphis this weekend
Conditions over the weekend could be as bad as the 1994 ice storm that crippled Memphis.
Ja Morant out for Grizzlies’ game vs. New Orleans
Seven Memphis Grizzlies players listed as “out” for Friday’s home game against New Orleans, including point guard Ja Morant.
Briarcrest pulls away in the second half to defeat MUS
Fred Smith scored 20 points to lead the Saints, who improve to 20-3.
‘Essential Housing’ effort breaks ground in North Memphis
The vacant lot is one of 43 in North Memphis and Binghampton assembled for construction of new homes to own and rent in an attempt for the city to fix its shortage of quality affordable housing.
MSCS rehires custodial company after monthlong gap
For the past three weeks, nearly 35 MSCS schools have been without janitorial services because of the stalled contract.
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.
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.
Memphis airport sees 4.8 million passengers, 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025
Airport officials provided highlights for 2025, including three new nonstop destinations and just more than 180,000 aircraft operations.
Memphis’ game against Wichita State on as scheduled despite weather, travel concerns
With winter weather expected this weekend in Memphis and Wichita, Kansas, Penny Hardaway had engaged in discussions with Wichita State officials about moving the game to Friday.
CBHS, Lakeland standouts voted players of the week
Harlan Murphy and Eliana Kennedy win fans’ choice vote. But who takes our OrthoSouth Grizzlies Players of the Week?
Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance
When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday, Jan. 22, one relative surprise was a Best Actress nomination for Kate Hudson, who plays Milwaukee tribute singer Claire Sardina in “Song Sung Blue.”
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.
Buster’s Liquor co-owner, others appeal to City Council over approval granted to The Station
Buster’s Liquor co-owner Josh Hammond and the owners of two other nearby liquor stories filed an appeal to the Memphis City Council seeking to negate the Alcohol Commission ruling that granted approval to The Station.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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.”
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.”
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:
What Daily Memphians think*
“Buckle up Memphis! The Great Snow/Sleet/Ice Storm of 2026 approacheth!” — Jack Heston about Your phone’s wrong: Expect sleet and snow, not an apocalypse
“Fix the trolley system and get people moving around downtown again. Service the current tenants and the others will come.” — Karen Smith about Incentives aim to bring small businesses to Downtown Memphis
“Great to see new life coming its way soon...it’s a cool, vintage building.” — Paige Arnold about Memphis Gift Basket to open first retail store with mini grocery
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
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.”
‘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:
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.
Daily WordRow: Jan. 22
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
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.
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.