Herrington: Grizzlies trade chatter, Anderson/Casspi injuries, Caboclo’s return
It's NBA Trade Deadline week and the Grizzlies seem primed to make a move. Looking over the latest scuttle and some other on- and off-court news from the weekend.
Despite closing plan, Electrolux more than meets PILOT commitment
Despite plans to shut down in two years, Electrolux scored more than enough points to stay in compliance with terms of its tax abatement agreement with Memphis and Shelby County.
Republican House leaders plan police oversight board restrictions
House Republican leaders are proposing legislation that would strip city boards of the ability to subpoena witnesses and documents and limit ability of cities to appoint members based on demographics.
Germantown strives to nurture students’ emotional well-being
Germantown Municipal School District includes social and emotional learning as part of its curriculum. As the district heads into its sixth year, leaders want to continue to improve on the district's foundation.
Council weighs MLGW rate hikes, reviews rules for vacancies
Memphis City Council members are expected to vote Tuesday on a set of gas, electric and water rate hikes that would raise the average residential utility bill 10.5 percent over a five-year period with no rate hike until January 2020.
Daily Briefs
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: All about orangutans, including the newest at the Memphis Zoo
Having a new baby orangutan at the Memphis Zoo is good news for the species, the world and the city — and it’s unbelievably adorable.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Cohen takes action over ICE violence; Ja keeps it short
Premium State Government Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with affordability, immigration on the mind
Premium Education Once weighing whether to leave, new CBU president tasked with saving school that shaped his life
City of Memphis Woman arrested at ICE protest appears in court
Business
Another local AI data center planned, this one on Sycamore View
A Nashville-based investor has spent 18 months looking “relentlessly” for properties to house his modular AI data centers.
Premium Real Estate After a steep drop in 2025, new home starts picking up in Lakeland
Health Care ‘Digital detox’ or just real life? Memphis experts say it’s time to log off
Premium Real Estate A Midtown ice cream shop serves more than just sweets
Health Care NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream
Sports
Memphis hands Temple its first conference loss to shake up American
Defeating the Owls puts the Tigers in a five-way tie for first place in the American Conference standings.Related content:
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Food
Not so fast, barbecue fans. Amid uncertainty over combined BBQ fest, community reacts
The announcement that the SmokeSlam BBQ Festival and MIM’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest would likely participate in a shared 2027 event was met with happiness, suspicion, disbelief and — from many MIM board members — confusion. Related content:
Premium Food Former teacher found the recipe for a brighter tomorrow — it starts with smoked chicken
Suburbs
Germantown updates rules on beer, liquor sales
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Alderman voted to update rules on alcoholic beverage sales to align better with state law.
North Mississippi Concrete plans: Design approved for multi-use safe room in case of emergencies
Arts & Culture
Council plans to turn block of Monroe into ‘Hyde Family Way’
The council will take the first of three votes later this month on changing the name of the street between the new Memphis Art Museum and the Cossitt Library.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘No Other Choice,’ ‘28 Years Later’
Opinion
Opinion: For Memphis Jews, the arson attack in Jackson is painfully close to home
“Beth Israel is a place where people come to mourn loved ones and celebrate new love, to mark milestones and share meals together. Anyone who visits their church, mosque or temple for such moments can easily imagine our pain.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Service is Memphis’ superpower and MLK Day is our annual reminder to use it
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: All about orangutans, including the newest at the Memphis Zoo
Having a new baby orangutan at the Memphis Zoo is good news for the species, the world and the city — and it’s unbelievably adorable.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: xAI’s power pays
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 14
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?