Trending in 2019: Cross country growing beyond the traditional power programs
The continued growth of cross country will be one of Memphis' trending high school sports topics in 2019.
Commissioners want more Juvenile Court reforms after DOJ report discussion
The Shelby County Commission discussed a Department of Justice report criticizing Juvenile Court's due process procedures.
Opposition buries proposed gravel mine for Rosemark
A proposed, 173-acre stone and gravel mine in Rosemark was unanimously rejected Thursday, Jan. 10, by the Land Use Control Board.
Tigers overcome slow start, defeat ECU 78-72
Starting five seniors didn't have the desired effect for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, but they wiped out a 15-point deficit for a 78-72 win over ECU.
Charges dismissed in hoodie incident at Wolfchase Galleria
Charges have been dropped in a "hoodie arrest" incident at Wolfchase Galleria last year, with the two men charged ordered to pay court costs.
Calkins: Grizzlies win! And like each other! (According to team source)
Grizzlies right their teetering ship as Gasol snaps out of slump in leading Memphis to a win over the San Antonio Spurs
Metro
Lee says Shelby-Memphis economy crucial for Tennessee, commits to completing megasite
New governor says recruiting business to Shelby County, finishing megasite a key part of making state prosper.
Lee remembers ancestors in seeking unity of Tennesseans
Protesters gather for women's march outside City Hall
Bellefonte backers say MLGW rate hikes 'fork in the road' for TVA switch
Business
Downtown Memphis Commission board members hit the road
On a bus ride spanning one end of Downtown to the other, Downtown Memphis Commission board members got a tour of projects Thursday they have helped along through financial incentives.
Memphis Convention Center overhaul hailed as 'game-changer'
FedEx Express opens voluntary buyout offer period
Yoga instructor starts anew with Chickasaw Gardens studio
Sports
Memphis to host 2019 Triple-A Championship Game; Johnson named Redbirds manager
The Memphis Redbirds will host the 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game, and Ben Johnson was named the team's manager Friday in a day of announcements for the local Cardinals affiliate.
Grizzlies Mailbag: To tank or not to tank, Marc Gasol predictions, and more
Hardaway preparing for smaller, better rebounding SMU team
MUS basketball coach Matt Bakke stepping down at season's end
Arts & Culture
International Blues Challenge showcases the genre's youngest performers
Blues may be thought of as a genre of older performers, but during the International Blues Challenge, young blues musicians from all over the world meet in Memphis.
The Weekly Memphian: MLK Day, John Kilzer, 'Shoplifters' and more
Memphis native Mark Chambers returns for one-man Truman Capote play
Fashion designer to unveil collection inspired by her childhood at St. Jude
Food
Food Fight: Kwik Chek vs. Sam's Deli
Food Fight returns to judge two takes on bibimbap – a Korean mixed-rice dish – at Kwik Chek in Midtown and Sam's Deli in the University District.
Bar Talk: Bounty on Broad
New Eats: Inspire Community Cafe
Hu. Diner, Elwood’s Shells lunch, beer and chocolate
Suburbs
Lakeland discusses funding option for new high school
Lakeland leaders and residents debated the cost and merits of building Lakeland Prep High School during a Thursday evening meeting.
Wimpy's Burgers and Fries to open Germantown location
Despite some opposition, Old Brownsville Road widening to move forward
Sons of U of M assistant coaches forge own identities on Houston High court
Neighborhoods
Downtown Memphis Commission board members hit the road
On a bus ride spanning one end of Downtown to the other, Downtown Memphis Commission board members got a tour of projects Thursday they have helped along through financial incentives.
Midtown liquor store owners confident after date with SCOTUS
Big River Crossing quarterly data reveal increase in bike engagement
Another stand-alone Starbucks coming to Union in Midtown
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Retro jerseys and American Athletic Conference play
Tigers beat reporter Jonah Jordan and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss Saturday's matchup between Memphis and the SMU Mustangs; Penny Hardaway's recent thoughts about his team's deficiencies and 2019 recruiting class; football coach Mike Norvell's new staff; and Tony Pollard's decision to enter the NFL Draft.
Grizzlies Podcast: Mulling over Marc Gasol
High Ground News Podcast: Homeownership in Memphis neighborhoods
Politics Podcast: County Commissioners Billingsley and Sawyer talk juvenile justice reform
Opinion
Weirich: Mentors can help shape young lives
Mentors can have powerful and lasting positive effects on children, showing them what hope looks like before they turn to a life of violent crime.
Sanford: Mayor Strickland has the Big Mo
Nelson: It’s time to bet on MATA
Conaway: An unforgettable itinerary
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