Next Day Notes: Lessons from Memphis loss to Temple
Gainwell’s run a bright spot; AAC addresses controversial call
Notes from the Memphis Tigers 30-28 loss to the Temple Owls.
DNA test could bring answers, closure to family of Sedley Alley
A hearing at 201 Poplar will decide if DNA evidence can be used to determine guilt in the 1985 murder of Suzanne Collins. If Sedley Alley, the man convicted and executed is cleared, "then God help them," says former death row inmate Kirk Bloodsworth. "You can't free a man from the grave."
Shelby County’s first lactation pod installed at FedExForum
FedExForum is now home to West Tennessee’s first lactation pod, purchased in June by Shelby County and installed last week at the sports and entertainment venue.
Tigers tumble out of Top 25 polls
The Memphis Tigers slipped out of the top 25 in both major polls after falling to Temple.
Reilly brings strong defensive approach to CBU basketball
After a long, mostly successful, career leading Gannon University in Pennsylvania, John Reilly is taking over leadership of the CBU basketball program replacing Mike Nienaber.
Baptist provides a little ‘me time’ for cancer patients
Blossom Within is Baptist's way of offering respite to women undergoing cancer treatment.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Solidifying a legacy at 87 Adams
It was a decade ago that members of Calvary Episcopal Church decided they needed to do something about an old historical marker about Nathan Bedford Forrest on the church’s property.
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City of Memphis A block of Downtown Memphis inches toward new name
Education Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
Update State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
Business
Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
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Sports
Grizzlies score 40 points in fourth quarter to beat Kings
Ty Jerome continued his run of efficient scoring for the Grizzlies despite his tight minutes restriction.Related content:
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Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
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Suburbs
Collierville looking at mixed-use for former Gus’s site
The project would replace the historic home that Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken once operated. The mixed-use development would offer a residential ownership option above retail and office space.
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Arts & Culture
Indie Memphis announces 2026 comeback for film festival with new leadership
The festival will be held in Downtown’s South Main Arts District.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Send Help’ is a good time, and ‘Macbeth’ is at Crosstown
Opinion
Calkins: Jaren Jackson had to be traded. Because it’s time for the Grizzlies to start again.
The Grizzlies stunned the city by dealing Jaren Jackson Jr. Yes, it’s disappointing. But it’s time to start fresh.Related content:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Solidifying a legacy at 87 Adams
It was a decade ago that members of Calvary Episcopal Church decided they needed to do something about an old historical marker about Nathan Bedford Forrest on the church’s property.
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Games
Sudoku: Feb. 4
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