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• February 2023

  • Second Elwood’s Shack to open on Park Avenue

    A former member of the Memphis Sandwich Clique is taking the reins as general manager, too. 

    By Jennifer Biggs February 01, 2023

• January 2023

  • Four of five officers fired after Tyre Nichols’ death had previous infractions

    An analysis of the personnel records of the five officers included mainly procedural violations, car accidents and accidental damage of department equipment for four of the officers.

    By Julia Baker January 31, 2023

  • Tyre Nichols case spotlights MPD transparency issues

    The initial information released by police in the Tyre Nichols case differed significantly in some respects from what was shown on video footage released to the public last week. 

    By Ben Wheeler January 31, 2023

  • Memphis to Harvard: Langston Rogers knows what he wants

    Switching sports from basketball to football is ticket to the Ivy League for cornerback from Lausanne.

    By Tim Buckley January 31, 2023

  • Martin: It could be a Cal vs. Penny showdown for former Tiger’s son

    Billy Richmond Jr., a former Memphis Tiger, said Hardaway “thinks the world” of his son, Billy Richmond III. John Calipari also likes his son, as a complement to a five-star player. 

    By John Martin January 31, 2023

  • The Early Word: Three firefighters fired, two cops relieved of duty and students get ice day

    New affordable housing comes to South Memphis, Alcenia’s owner will cook on national TV and a potential Hardaway-Calipari showdown is brewing.

    By Bianca Phillips January 31, 2023

  • SCORPION reminiscent of Atlanta unit once led by Memphis chief

    The Memphis Police Department’s SCORPION unit, which MPD announced Saturday is being disbanded, is reminiscent of a controversial defunct unit in Atlanta over which MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis was once in charge. 

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    MPD’s SCORPION unit permanently deactivated

    By Ben Wheeler January 30, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: Thoughts on trades, drama and Danny Green after Sunday win

    What will Danny Green look like when he takes the court on Wednesday? The Memphis Grizzlies may not even know.

    By Drew Hill January 30, 2023

  • The Early Word: Protesters demand ‘Justice for Tyre'; Grizz, Tigers win for a grieving city

    MPD disbands its SCORPION unit, Flinn Broadcasting is making changes and the Overton Park Shell hits the road.

    By Bianca Phillips January 30, 2023

  • Calkins: Along with their city, the Grizzlies grieve

    Yes, we made it through the weekend peacefully. But now what? The Grizzlies got a win Sunday, and that’s great. Then they shared that they’re struggling with grief and anger, just like the rest of us.

    By Geoff Calkins January 30, 2023

  • Hernando DeSoto Bridge is a symbol of protest amid calls for reform

    As public officials expressed outrage about Tyre Nichols’ death online, the protests marking the release of the videos returned to the symbol of local protest in the age of Black Lives Matter — the bridges across the Mississippi River.

    By Bill Dries January 30, 2023

  • New Tennessee health commissioner avoids questions about HIV prevention

    “The state has determined right now that it’s in the best interest of Tennesseans for the state to assume direct financial and managerial responsibility for these services,” Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado told Tennessee lawmakers.

    By Ian Round January 30, 2023

  • Flinn Broadcasting makes changes to reflect new media landscape

    The moves are designed to allow Flinn Broadcasting to focus more tightly on its home market of Memphis. 

    By Ben Wheeler January 30, 2023

  • Suburban home sales dip in 2022 as market stabilizes

    Suburban home sales dipped in 2022, and new home sales remained low compared to the previous year.

    By Abigail Warren January 30, 2023

  • Penny Hardaway thankful for much more than 100th win on ‘special’ night

    On a night when the Memphis’ usually outspoken leader wouldn’t say much about his accomplishment, his players spoke for him.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 29, 2023

  • What to look for in Memphis’ game against Tulsa

    When Memphis takes on Tulsa on the road Sunday, it’ll mark the third time in the past four games where it’ll face a team in the bottom half of the AAC standings.

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 28, 2023

  • Recipe Exchange: Porcellino’s Biscuits

    You asked, and another chef was happy to share: Here’s the recipe for Porcellino’s biscuits from Andy Ticer.

    By Jennifer Biggs January 28, 2023

  • The Early Word: Five cops are indicted; Tyre Nichols is honored at vigil

    City prepares for Nichols video release, David Grisanti is closing and Kendric Davis triumphs over old teammates. 

    By Bianca Phillips January 27, 2023

  • Conaway: A return to simpler times and not so simple solutions

    “Our return to civilization and the miraculous recovery of our internet connection.”

    By Dan Conaway January 27, 2023

  • How to haggis: Chef Alfonso makes his version of traditional dish for Burns supper

    For Celtic Crossing’s annual Burns supper, Chef Reny Alfonso starts by cooking chopped onion in a large pot. As it softens, he adds chicken broth to lamb, then puts it in the pot to lightly brown. Next comes the livers and then the herbs and spices. 

    By Jennifer Biggs January 27, 2023

  • Freshman duo is the future — and the present — of FACS hoops

    Ninth-graders M.J. Hayes and Cello Jackson have FACS in state-tournament contention once again.

    By John Varlas January 26, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: As Memphis wings struggle, Danny Green return is welcomed

    The Grizzlies wings have struggled offensively during the losing streak, making Danny Green’s return even more intriguing. 

    By Drew Hill January 26, 2023

  • What to look for in Memphis’ game against SMU

    Memphis will look to keep its momentum going when it hosts SMU at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at FedExForum.

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    ‘I’m about business:’ Davis focused on beating former team in SMU

    By Parth Upadhyaya January 26, 2023

  • Calkins: Why Penny will never meet insane expectations  — but is still the perfect guy for the job

    Has Penny Hardaway met the lofty expectations he set for himself? No. Can he ever accomplish what he set out to accomplish? Probably not, but is he the man to coach Memphis basketball? Absolutely, he is.

    By Geoff Calkins January 26, 2023

  • Martin: As Hardaway goes for his official 100th win, a review of his best

    In honor of the fifth-year coach being one win away from the milestone, it felt like the right time to rank the five best wins head coach Penny Hardaway had for Memphis Tigers’ basketball.

    By John Martin January 26, 2023