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• February 2023

  • Bartlett’s Maggie Graham takes aim at local wrestling history

    Former football lineman and jiu-jistu practitioner has sights set on a fourth state championship.

    By John Varlas February 22, 2023

  • Table Talk: New restaurant opening in former Rizzo’s space, and fish is back

    A new restaurant is coming to South Main, and it was a sad week in the restaurant world.

    By Jennifer Biggs February 22, 2023

  • Parents, local leaders speak out against MSCS security staff using pepper spray

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools has contended that allowing school security staff to use pepper spray against students to break up fights is generally safe, but some still don’t agree with the practice.

    By Aarron Fleming February 22, 2023

  • Meet the Memphis man behind Jaren Jackson’s ‘net’ pants

    The Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. made a stir at NBA All-Star Weekend with his Memphis designed fit. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 21, 2023

  • Hard seltzer sales lead to hard debate

    Years after the wine in grocery stores battle was fought, a new battle is brewing — over spirit-based seltzers. 

    By Christin Yates February 20, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. talks vacation, All-Star outfits

    “Bro, you have to level up each day, and every day I’ve killed every fit,” Jackson said. “And I don’t really be saying that out loud. This was the best I have ever dressed.”

    By Drew Hill February 20, 2023

  • MLGW leaving TVA could save $49 million annually, consultant says

    While there are real savings if MLGW buys power outside of TVA, according to EnerVision, it’s not a figure that will transform MLGW or the City of Memphis’ budget, but ratepayers would feel its impact. 

    By Samuel Hardiman, Keely Brewer February 20, 2023

  • Calvary Episcopal’s preaching series turns 100 with a roster full of favorites 

    The Lenten Preaching Series celebrates its 100th birthday this year, starting Wednesday when Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham will be in the pulpit.

    By Jane Roberts February 20, 2023

  • The Early Word: Car crimes are on the rise; All-Stars get their game on

    Whitehaven and Arkabutla experienced mass shootings, a Memphis Police officer is dead and the Tigers fell to Houston.

    By Bianca Phillips February 20, 2023

  • Tennessee Republicans toy with the idea of shunning more federal money

    House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Gov. Bill Lee say they don’t want to deal with the requirements that accompany federal funding for education and HIV prevention and Tennessee is in the financial shape to replace it.

    By Ian Round February 20, 2023

  • Calkins: Sure, Memphis lost this game to Houston. But the rematch could be history.

    The Memphis Tigers put up a gallant fight in losing to the Houston Cougars Sunday. The good news? The Cougars should be No. 1 in the country when they come to FedExForum for the rematch on March 5. And a healthy Kendric Davis should be waiting for them.

     

    By Geoff Calkins February 20, 2023

  • Memphis-Shelby County Schools aims to curb campus violence

    Project RESTORE, funded through a $422,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, aims to train students in nonviolent conflict resolution techniques.

    By Aarron Fleming February 19, 2023

  • Full circle: Tim McCarver back home after living a life full of dreams

    Tim McCarver, who died Thursday at age 81, was a three-sport star at Christian Brothers, a World Series hero for the St. Louis Cardinals, and a Baseball Hall-of-Fame inductee as a broadcaster. 

    By Don Wade February 19, 2023

  • Media day madness: All-Star weekend a high point for Morant-Jackson duo

    Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are playing on the NBA’s biggest stage this weekend. Here are all their best quotes from All-Star media day. 

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    By Drew Hill February 18, 2023

  • Tamales in a doughnut shop? Aw, shucks.

    At Mr. Donut on Goodman Road in Horn Lake, there’s a neon sign with two words that go together like love and happiness: Hot tamales. These are Delta-style, wrapped in corn shucks.

    By Jennifer Biggs February 18, 2023

  • Delta, Mexican or Memphis style: A guide to some of the Mid-South’s best tamales

    Delta-style, Mexican and other kinds of tamales can be found all around Memphis. Here are some of the best. 

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    By Chris Herrington, Jennifer Biggs February 18, 2023

  • Martin: Memphis gets a crack at Houston on Sunday. My advice? Punt

    Go ahead, take the loss, and wait for brighter days. Most importantly: Show Houston nothing in the process.

    By John Martin February 17, 2023

  • Calkins: It was a massive Memphis win — and maybe the craziest one ever.

    The Memphis Tigers lost Kendric Davis to injury, lost 24 turnovers and somehow still managed to beat Central Florida Thursday night. It may not have been the most important win in Memphis history. But it was unlike any that have come before. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 17, 2023

  • Amid residency questions, Floyd Bonner buys East Memphis home

    Bonner moves back within the Memphis city limits ahead of his bid for city mayor later this year. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 17, 2023

  • Bartlett looking to fill vacant commercial retail spaces 

    While owners of the vacant bays aggressively try and market the vacancies, Bartlett officials are trying to come up with a strategy to help with the effort.

    By Michael Waddell February 17, 2023

  • Sports Authority OKs $1M payment for Grizzlies, lessening taxpayer burden

    Sports Authority will also likely issue new debt for FedExForum renovations as well as be involved with providing financing options for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium improvements. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 16, 2023

  • Retired MPD colonel wants police review board to have more bite

    CLERB chairman James Kirkwood talks in The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast about the review board’s possible role in investigating allegations of police misconduct, pending legislation in Nashville.

    By Bill Dries February 16, 2023

  • Calkins: The Grizzlies future has never looked brighter than it does right now

    The Grizzlies headed off into the All-Star break with a win over the Utah Jazz. It was a fitting way to wrap up the best, most promising start to a season in franchise history. The future has never looked better, on and off the court. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 16, 2023

  • What to look for in Memphis’ home game against UCF

    Memphis’ face-off with UCF offers the Tigers a chance to grab a sixth Quadrant 2 victory.

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 15, 2023

  • Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ home win over Temple

    In some aspects, Memphis looks like a sure-fire NCAA Tournament team; in others, it leaves plenty of room for question.

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 15, 2023