New voucher proposal targets districts that hold virtual learning
The debate over whether to use tax dollars to send children to private schools has reared its head.
Calkins: Don’t ever count out Penny Hardaway. Not when a whole town is in love.
There’s a reason Penny Hardaway still has a good chance to become a successful coach at Memphis. That reason is love.
Legislators draw partisan lines over voting rights and filibuster
The two key votes of the week in Washington D.C. were in the Senate. But the discussion among the city’s representatives in Washington included both U.S. House members who represent Memphis.
New UTHSC chancellor ready to immerse in ‘uniqueness’ of Memphis
Dr. Peter Buckley joins the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Briarcrest assistant coach Pete Story dies
The veteran coach, who was part of a Final Four program at Mississippi State, had been at Briarcrest for the past two seasons.
Tax breaks helped lure Walmart fulfillment center to Olive Branch
The company signed on for the Advantage Jobs rebate program offered by the state of Mississippi, and Olive Branch officials expect to offer a tax incentive, too.
Scouting report: Tigers looking to break multiple losing streaks against Tulsa
The Tigers have not won at Tulsa since 2013, and the Golden Hurricane are desperate for their first AAC victory of the season.
Mark your calendars
Here are the next Memphis Grizzlies games:
- Sunday, Jan. 23, at Mavericks, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Spurs, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 28, vs. Jazz, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 29, vs. Wizards, 7 p.m.
On The Record podcast debuts
The podcast debut sets the stage for the interviews that are an integral part of The Daily Memphian’s coverage of politics and government.
Metro
Moody files in county mayor’s race with a month until deadline
As he filed his qualifying petition Friday, Jan. 21, Moody said he hopes the May Democratic mayoral primary remains a one-on-one matchup with incumbent Mayor Lee Harris.
Criminal Justice Reward increased to $5,000 for information in fatal Rhodes College shooting
Business
‘B’ the change: Airport to open modernized concourse next month
The project included much-needed seismic upgrades as well as a redesign that added more natural lighting, wider corridors, larger gate areas and higher ceilings.
Business Memphis airport ‘not impacted’ by 5G interference
Sports
Ja Morant unleashes power in Grizzlies’ win over Nuggets
Morant has 38 points, six rebounds and six assists, outperforming reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Related story:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny apologizes to city, fans, players for rant after loss to SMU
Food
Liars’ Lunch group finally finds chicken tenders that stand up to Houston’s
The club members, upset after chicken tenders were removed from Houston’s menu in July 2020, have found a new home for their favorite lunch.
Suburbs
Collierville promotes Shawn Taggart to boys basketball coach
Collierville High School named Shawn Taggart as its interim boys basketball coach following the resignation of Cedric Henderson.
Neighborhoods
Trash or treasure? Illegally dumped tires become bicycle lane barriers
Binghampton Development Corporation and artist Tad Pierson have turned 420 illegally dumped tires into bicycle lane barriers and have begun installing them along Broad Avenue in Binghampton.
Arts & Culture
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
Cast a vote for your favorite picture this week. It’s your choice.
Opinion
Conaway: I don’t like her much, but she’s still my big sister
“My Tennessee sister Nashville is becoming a Disney World of cities, the reality of it is the fantasy, the place of it is the imitation.”
Podcasts
SCS Board Chair McKissack discusses changes to SCS on Behind the Headlines
Shelby County Board of Education Chairwoman Michelle Robinson McKissack joined Behind the Headlines to discuss major changes in the district’s public school system, from school consolidations to a name change.