Gov. Haslam grants clemency to Cyntoia Brown
Gov. Bill Haslam commutes the life prison sentence for a woman convicted of killing man when he picked her up for prostitution at age 16.
And now we publish obituaries
Again and again, prior to the launch of The Daily Memphian, people would say to me, “You’ve got to have obituaries.”
Herrington: Five questions (and answers) on the Chandler Parsons fiasco
The Grizzlies and forward Chandler Parsons have agree to spend some time apart. Chris Herrington mulls over the biggest questions about the past, present, and future of this on-the-rocks partnership.
Grizzlies drop sixth straight, 114-95 in New Orleans
It was fleeting, but at the start of the third quarter Monday night the Grizzlies showed a little spunk. With Mike Conley hitting a pair of triples and Garrett Temple also knocking down a three, the Grizzlies went on a 9-2 run and held a 60-55 lead over the Pelicans in New Orleans.
Furniture store to fill vacant Montesi's supermarket on Summer
A discount furniture store called Furniture Central will soon fill the space vacated by the old Montesi's grocery store on Summer Avenue.
Calkins: Chandler Parsons may be an entitled phony — but ultimate blame lies with the Grizz
Calkins: Chandler Parsons has revealed himself to be an entitled phony but that still doesn't excuse the Memphis Grizzlies for handing him $94 million.
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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