Investors plan $25 million project at former Houston’s site
Local investors Darrell Horn and Brown Gill are partnering to bring office, retail and restaurant space to the former Houston’s site at Poplar Avenue and South Mendenhall Road.
Downtown’s By the Brewery restaurant has closed
Less than a month shy of its fifth business anniversary, the Downtown Memphis restaurant has announced its permanent closure.
ECS tabs South Gibson coach to lead football program
The South Gibson coach posted a 29-19 record throughout four seasons and led the Hornets to the Class 4A playoffs each year.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Natchez,’ ‘Elvis,’ Tyler Perry and Robert Duvall
Tyler Perry passes through Memphis. And remembering when Robert Duvall and Rufus Thomas shared a scene.
Halbert is term-limited but still pulls petition for county clerk
Halbert also checked out qualifying petitions for two other countywide positions on the 2026 ballot.
Costume sketches and letters to Paris: What created Memphis Mardi Gras and what remains?
Yellow Fever nearly erased the Memphis-version of Mardi Gras from the city’s history. But fragments of the celebration’s artwork and impact still remain and tell its “beautiful and elaborate” story.
Former Tiger’s eligibility case could directly impact Memphis
An eligibility lawsuit that allowed former Tigers receiver Cortez Braham Jr. to compete in 2025 is still being litigated.
This fall, MSCS regains two campuses and Tennessee’s state-run turnaround district ends
Memphis-Shelby County Schools will resume control of the final charter schools in the state-run Achievement School District, a largely unsuccessful effort to boost academic achievement in the state’s chronically low-performing schools.
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What Daily Memphians think*
“Wonderful story! A true act of kindness in a time when sports seems to be about money only!” — Shawn Massey about Calkins: The basketball manager at Houston High delivered a moment no one will soon forget
“Holding prices wasn’t enough to get me to click ‘yes’ for a 15th season. 🤷🏼♂️” — Brian Menius about Grizzlies won’t raise season ticket prices
“Flashback to 1985 - Raleigh Springs Mall - Camelot Music 🤟🏼” — Ronald Scott Jr about Joe’s Records coming to Wolfchase Galleria
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Daily Jigsaw: A Memphis Mardi Gras
Today’s puzzle is from the Mardi Gras parade on Beale Street and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
One Shelby County candidate has more cash than all his opponents combined
Newly filed campaign finance forms show two Shelby County Democratic mayoral candidates with far more financial resources than the rest of the crowded primary.
Premium Education More than 300 students are in limbo as a charter school fights for its future
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Business
After 28 years, Tsunami is ‘going out with a bang’
Now in its final weeks of operation, the announcement of Tsunami’s closure has triggered a wave of sadness and a bevy of last-minute reservations.
Premium Business Tsunami helped Cooper-Young become a dining hot spot
Premium Real Estate Oak Court Mall being cleared for redevelopment
Premium Business Some nonprofits ‘feel like they’re on an island by themselves’
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Sports
Calkins: The basketball manager at Houston High delivered a moment no one will soon forget
Henry Griffith is the basketball manager at Houston High. He had never played in a game before. But after he hit a buzzer-beater Friday night, he was carried off the court.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ Penny Hardaway upset at Utah State for running up score late
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: With loss to Utah State, this Memphis team somehow found a new low
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Memphis in middle of lottery race
Food
Recipe Exchange: Patrick Reilly’s baked-shrimp oreganata
Chef Patrick Reilly owns The Majestic Grille and Cocozza American Italian with his wife Deni.
Premium Food News Here’s something to love: Her family’s cookie recipe dates back 5 generations
Suburbs
Millington is cracking down on sidewalk standards but some citizens are split
Millington is ramping up enforcement of a 40-year-old sidewalk-maintenance ordinance. But the requirement has come as a surprise to some residents.
North Mississippi Homes, lofts and a lazy river: Hernando’s Delta Landing project moves forward
Arts & Culture
Memphis creator featured in new PBS series
Content producer, curator, and DJ Bryan Roberson — aka YoBreezye — is featured in episode 2 of “The Story in Us,” which was released on Jan. 15.
Performing Arts Classics anchor Theatre Memphis’ next season
Opinion
Calkins: The basketball manager at Houston High delivered a moment no one will soon forget
Henry Griffith is the basketball manager at Houston High. He had never played in a game before. But after he hit a buzzer-beater Friday night, he was carried off the court.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Celebrating three holidays in two days
This week’s challenge: How to celebrate Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras at the same time.