‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 4 Recap: ‘Fire,’ free speech on S. Main
"Bluff City Law" took on racism and free speech in a ripped-from-the-headlines fourth episode.
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco stands by controversial ruling in Tigers’ loss to Temple
American Athletic Conference Mike Aresco responded to the controversial call that led to a Memphis Tigers loss to the Temple Owls, saying the league stands by the replay official's ruling.
Judge expected to issue ruling Nov. 18 in Sedley Alley DNA case
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan heard arguments Monday on whether DNA testing should be allowed in a first-of-its-kind case that could result in the exoneration of a man executed for a 34-year-old murder.
Facing first NBA team of the preseason, Grizzlies lose 120-99 despite double-double from Brandon Clarke
Charlotte presents a different level of competition for the Grizzlies as Memphis drops its first game of the preseason against an NBA team.
End-of-September campaign finance reports reflect push through early voting
In the last week of September, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland spent $156,770 in his re-election campaign account, bringing his end-of-September balance to $175,722. That’s according to new campaign finance reports candidates are filing that cover the last full week of the race to the Oct. 3 ballot.
Airport says fall break traffic projections were spot on
A crush of fall break travelers and a bank of early morning departures combined for the biggest crowd at Memphis International Airport's main security checkpoint since at least July 2008.
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
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Premium State Government With food banks strained, Tennessee passes on federal help that would feed far more children
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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.
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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 Chris Herrington Herrington: After win, Berlin-bound Grizzlies take Ja Morant uncertainty overseas
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
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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.
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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.