Calkins: Ja Morant shows flashes of the future
Memphis fans got their first real glimpse of Ja Morant Sunday. And what they saw was good.
Ja Morant electrifies in FedExForum, Grizzlies debut
Rookie Ja Morant showed off high-upside offense in his NBA preseason debut.
Memphis’ first punk rock club honored with historical marker
Historians, fans and former patrons gathered Saturday at the site of The Antenna Club in Midtown, Memphis' first dedicated haven for punk rock fans.
‘Mourning Memphis’ in Victorian Village
An exhibit about the elaborate grieving customs of the 1800s will be in place at Woodruff-Fontaine House until Oct. 27. Twilight tours and ghost-hunting sprees can be booked by appointment, and not just during October.
Memphis Tigers move up in Coaches Poll; enter AP rankings at No. 23
Memphis Tigers move up in Coaches Poll; gain a Top 25 ranking in the AP Poll after a 52-33 win over Louisiana-Monroe Saturday.
Memphis basketball Pro Day begins NBA scout frenzy this week
Between Tigers pro day and Grizzlies vs. Breakers, Memphis is the place to be for NBA scouts this week.
Metro
Opening day action to get on August ballot dominated with familiar faces
Six of the 13 incumbent state House members representing Shelby County in Nashville checked out petitions on Friday’s opening day. Meanwhile, several judicial positions on the August ballot as special elections are also filling up.
City of Memphis First City Council meeting of 2026 features more changes in public safety funding
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Business
After a steep drop in 2025, new home starts picking up in Lakeland
Lakeland sees evidence that new home developments could increase in the suburb during 2026.
free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International
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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
Sports
Desmond Bane’s fairy tale 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.
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Food
A Midtown ice cream shop serves more than just sweets
The first Mid-South Stella’s Ice Cream opened a few months ago in Midtown Memphis. Co-owner Rebecca Schneider said it felt like “angels were bringing this into fruition.”
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Suburbs
After a steep drop in 2025, new home starts picking up in Lakeland
Lakeland sees evidence that new home developments could increase in the suburb during 2026.
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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.