‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 6 Recap: Elijah’s a Tiger and everybody gets Rendezvous
The sixth episode of "Bluff City Law" takes on a college football theme and introduces a couple of signature Downtown Memphis locations.
Calkins: Beale Street is the right spot for GameDay
ESPN had their options on where to film GameDay. Tiger Lane. In the end, there was only one perfect place perfectly unique to this unique college city: the intersection of B.B. King and Beale Street.
Rece Davis: ESPN hopes GameDay on Beale Street is ‘giant extravaganza’
ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and company are excited to get to Memphis this week.
Memphis basketball ‘very far’ from what it can become
Penny Hardaway is frustrated with his team's rebounding through two exhibitions.
Police recruitment, retention challenges Memphis and other cities
Memphis and other cities across the country say declining interest in police work has made it harder to recruit officers, but they're stepping up recruitment efforts in response.
Alexander bill aims to shorten students’ financial aid form
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander has introduced legislation to shorten and simplify the federal financial aid application for prospective college students, a measure being supported in Tennessee and nationwide.
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.
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
Education Memphis releases funds to ease pre-K crisis — but the fight isn’t over
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.
Business Elon Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
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.
Memphis Grizzlies Trade Deadline Tracker: Waiting on a Ja Morant deal
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach Charles Huff wants 2026 recruiting class to dream big
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: The Grizzlies are opting for a rebuild. Does tanking in the NBA work?
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers coach Huff says local high school recruiting is ‘50-50’ proposition
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.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
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.
Premium Education Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Send Help’ is a good time, and ‘Macbeth’ is at Crosstown
Stranded on a South Pacific island with Rachel McAdams? Be careful what you wish for in Sam Raimi’s “Send Help.”
The To-Do List Pro cornhole comes to town, and the Dixon celebrates 50 years
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.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 4
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