Calkins: Memphis throws a Hall of Fame night
Keith Lee never comes to public events. But he and everyone else involved seemed to be moved by the inaugural Memphis Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Raymond James seeks 8-year tax incentive for office consolidation
The financial services company would vacate the office tower on Front Street Downtown that bears its name.
Ranked-choice voting advocates weigh election results, prepare for court action
Carlos Ochoa of Ranked Choice Tennessee says the group expects the state coordinator of elections to again rule the voting system can’t be used in Tennessee.
Lakeland approves 18-month moratorium on standalone multifamily housing
Lakeland leaders Thursday night approved an 18-month moratorium on standalone multifamily housing developments as the city assesses the impact amid continuing growth.
Memphis, Loews sign development agreement for new convention center hotel
The City of Memphis and Loews Hotels have signed a development agreement for a $220 million hotel on Civic Center Plaza, funded in part by public incentives.
DJ Paul celebrates October with Three 6 Mafia reunion, Mempho show
Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul says October is his favorite time of year. So, it's fitting he's performing twice in front of his hometown crowd.
Metro
The Early Word: Ja-dropping news, something sweet and a rare coin story
Gov. Lee turns down funds to feed hungry kids, Hardaway is “totally disappointed” in his Tigers and we get a deeper look a xAI’s power usage.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Political decorum, Grizz across the pond and Kamala
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: What happened to the Memphian who owned the most valuable coin in history?
Premium State Government With food banks strained, Tennessee passes on federal help that would feed far more children
Premium City of Memphis From partial records to massive bills: Inside xAI’s $50M Memphis energy footprint
Business
Measles case reported at Memphis International
A traveler who passed through Memphis International Airport recently has tested positive for measles, Shelby County health officials said Thursday, Jan. 8.
Premium Real Estate A Midtown ice cream shop serves more than just sweets
Health Care ‘Digital detox’ or just real life? Memphis experts say it’s time to log off
Health Care NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream
Premium Real Estate Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
Sports
Desmond Bane’s fairytale ended sooner than expected. But he has no hard feelings.
Desmond Bane acknowledged it won’t be the same when he finally gets his return game in FedExForum next season.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Love it, Like it or Hate it: After Memphis takes crushing loss to FAU, Hardaway feels he’s ‘talked enough’
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: After win, Berlin-bound Grizzlies take Ja Morant uncertainty overseas
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis loses again. And this time, there’s no excuse.
Food
$15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl
Here’s a rice bowl that’s cute, colorful and delicious.
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Suburbs
Germantown could sell alcohol on Sunday mornings under proposed ordinance
Germantown is considering amendments to its beer, wine and liquor sale rules — modernizing them and aligning with state law.
Spirit of Memphis ‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Arts & Culture
Aspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts
The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.
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Opinion
Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
Sunday may have been Ja Morant’s last appearance at FedExForum as a Grizzly. If so, it was a fittingly disappointing end.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis loses again. And this time, there’s no excuse.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Political decorum, Grizz across the pond and Kamala
It’s a big week in politics and governance.
Behind The Headlines Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 12
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.