Calkins: Once again, Chandler Parsons is unwilling to bet on himself
If Chandler Parsons wants playing time, he can prove he deserves it by playing for the Hustle. Right now, his public criticism of the franchise seems both premature and ungrateful.
NICView cameras give preemies’ parents live, 24/7 access
Baptist Women’s Hospital is using technology to connect families with their newborn relatives who are recovering in the NICU.
Oklahoma State holds off Missouri’s fourth-quarter rally to capture 60th Liberty Bowl
Oklahoma State builds an early lead, then hangs on to defeat Missouri 38-33 on big defensive plays in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Strickland cites gains, challenges at year’s end
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said on New Year's Eve the city is making progress on poverty, but there are remaining challenges as he called for the improving local economy to include all Memphians.
Improving MWBE numbers a priority for some commissioners in 2019
Shelby County Commission Chairman Van Turner said he wants to make more changes to the MWBE ordinance in 2019.
Metro
The Early Word: Morant, Miller ink a deal; Mapco rises from Hop-in’s ashes
General Assembly ends for the year, Kevin Ritz gets grilled and BluffCakes is closing (but you can still order giant cookies).
Metro D.C. Scorecard: U.S. aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan votes reveal bipartisanship limits
Business
FTC bans noncompete clauses; objectors quickly file suit
Broadcast industry celebrates the victory but crosses fingers that ban will stick.
Business High Court appears to favor Starbucks in Memphis 7 case
Sports
Mike Miller sees new client Ja Morant as top five in the NBA
Miller believes Grizzlies star Ja Morant will show the world he’s a top five player in the NBA, the former Grizz-turned-NBA agent said Thursday in the wake of Morant hiring Miller and his agency to represent him.Related story:
Sports Six quarterbacks selected in top 12 of NFL Draft
Food
Secret Smash Society founders to open Hard Times Deli
The chefs affectionately known around Memphis as the “Patty Daddys” are opening a new restaurant where they can support their families and “not have to work for the man.”
Suburbs
Buckley: Rejoice Memphians. Buc-ee’s, the happiest place on Earth, is coming close to the city
The most-awesome gas station and rest stop chain in America will soon be opening a location in Fayette County, and Memphians who haven’t been there don’t know what they are missing.
Arts & Culture
MIM Barbecue Contest to feature Marcy Playground, Ingram Hill
The Memphis in May event at Liberty Park will also have celebrity pitmasters doing cooking demonstrations and 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries competing for barbecue honors.
Opinion
Sanford: Orange Mound shooting spree struck a nerve. But we cannot concede defeat.
We’ve had plenty of rallies, vigils and marches. We’ve created one anti-violence group after another. We’ve floated balloons as well as ideas. And still, the deaths keep coming.
Podcasts
Reporters address what elements might add up to property-tax hike
A reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines” talks about Mayor Paul Young’s property tax hike proposal, new figures showing a drop in crime and first moves by the new MSCS superintendent.