‘Memphis is done with excuses': Shelby County DA under the microscope (again)
Two Memphis Republicans are demanding more transparency from entities involved in the Memphis Safe Task Force — and it’s not the federal government.
What’s closed? Schools, weather information, warming centers and more
What’s closed in Memphis for the 2026 ice storm? We keep you up-to-date here.
Memphis airport, FedEx report delays, service interruptions
FedEx officials said they issued a national service disruption, impacting operations at the Memphis and Indianapolis hubs.
Winter storm delays MSCS’ superintendent decision
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members said they would soon determine permanent leadership for the district. But will it be by search or an appointment?
City Council goes virtual for Tuesday meeting
Council members return to pandemic rules as the body votes on putting a charter amendment on the November ballot, extra approval for jails and more.
Jake Schorr’s legacy: Trust, hard work — and Westy’s
The history of Westy’s in the Pinch District offers a deeper look at the people and culture that kept it alive — feeding night owls and creating a community — for decades.
In defense of Minneapolis shooting, Noem invokes Memphis
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem invoked Memphis Saturday as the DHS sought to explain federal officers killing 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Latest updates: City making progress on streets, but morning drive could be treacherous
Read The Daily Memphian’s continuing coverage of the winter storm predicted to impact the Memphis area.
Ask the Memphian: What is the record snowfall in Memphis?
The biggest snowstorm to ever hit Memphis walloped the city more than a century ago, but the city as it was in 1892 handled the storm well. MLGW not expecting significant outages as Memphis dodges ice ‘Much more difficult today than yesterday,’ and cold temps not expected to let up this weekRelated content:
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from City University, Crosstown, Houston, Kirby and Northpoint are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Briarcrest, Houston, Lausanne, Northpoint and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Memphis cone-shaped handroll sushi restaurant came to owners in a dream
A sister restaurant to Red Koi has rolled into a two-story space in East Memphis, and it’s not your typical sushi bar.
Dunavant ‘honored and incredibly humbled’ on election to St. Louis Fed board
Bill Dunavant, a household name in the Memphis business community and sixth-generation Memphian, was recently elected to the St. Louis Fed’s Board of Directors.
Sudoku: Jan. 26
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Did I miss a mention of the hot fudge pie?” — Alan Walls about Jake Schorr’s legacy: Trust, hard work — and Westy’s
“Given how much I love sushi, I cannot WAIT to try this!!” — Michelle Pellay-Walker about Memphis cone-shaped handroll sushi restaurant came to owners in a dream
“The gain here is the St. Louis Fed’s. They are lucky to have his humble outlook and persistent energy amongst them.” — Oscar Marshall about Dunavant ‘honored and incredibly humbled’ on election to St. Louis Fed board
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily Jigsaw: VP book tour
Today’s puzzle is of former Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at The Orpheum and was taken by Greg Campbell.
Daily WordRow: Jan. 26
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
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.
Behind The Headlines Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
Winter Weather Metro ‘Survival’ is the only goal for some Memphians as temperatures plummet
Education What would a Texas-style takeover look like for Memphis schools?
City of Memphis ‘Essential Housing’ effort breaks ground in North Memphis
Business
FedEx planning new ‘Hercules’ facility at World Hub
The 1.6 million-square-foot facility at 2753 Sprankel Ave. will handle a “state-of-the art automated sort system,” according to documents.
Premium Business Memphis Gift Basket to open first retail store with mini grocery
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Restaurants in Whitehaven, Downtown close for upgrades
Premium Business Buster’s Liquor co-owner, others appeal to City Council over approval granted to The Station
Premium Real Estate Fewer than 3,330 suburban homes sell in 2025
Sports
Martin: After latest double-digit loss, Memphis basketball doesn’t seem to have a plan
Right now, Memphis isn’t the dominant team in the conference. It’s not even second-best in the conference. It’s a mediocre program that is currently in seventh place.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis fails to bounce back in road loss to Wichita State
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger Sutton Smith reveals why he didn’t play in Memphis’ bowl game
High School Sports Briarcrest pulls away in the second half to defeat MUS
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How does recruitment out of the NCAA transfer portal really work? One new Memphis Tiger pulls back the curtain.
Food
Cooking ‘en papillote’ isn’t popular anymore but local chefs are still fans
This French cooking technique is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to cook fish or chicken.
Premium Recipes Bonus Recipe Exchange: Erling Jensen’s snapper en papillote
Suburbs
Renovated Arlington Town Hall a welcome sight for staff, officials
In need of more space to provide services in a growing town, Arlington has renovated and expanded the existing Town Hall on Airline Road.
Premium Collierville Slimming streets: Collierville could trim thoroughfare
Arts & Culture
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.”
Premium Arts & Culture The Arts Beat: Connect with the arts, even if you’re iced in
Opinion
Echols: ‘This has not been my best week’
“Their blood runs through my veins, and many of them walked in the light of grace the same way I am doing this week, just earlier on the timeline. God loved them, and he loves me, too.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: An epic storm may be coming. Let’s break out Champagne?
Podcasts
Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ goals as he leaves office at the end of August include negotiating new terms for funding universal prekindergarten services across the county.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Is trade still likely after Ja Morant masterpiece in London?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Northside Square
Today’s puzzle is from the mixed-use Northside Square development and was taken by Mark Weber.