Grizzlies Post-Trade Notebook: Gasol goodbyes, Chris Wallace talks, and more
An updated-through-the-day collection of Grizzlies trade postmortem notes, outside opinions, relevant goodbyes and more.
TSSAA lifts Wooddale basketball team’s postseason ban
The TSSAA has lifted the postseason ban it imposed on Wooddale High's boys basketball team last week, but two other local teams remain banned for their roles in fights at recent games.
Tandem Restaurant Partners plans to help old places and open new ones
Newly formed company Tandem Restaurant Partners will open new restaurants and help out existing ones that need money or manpower to succeed.
The Metal Museum at 40
This week, the Metal Museum turned 40. The institution has grown over the years and has plans for even more growth.
Detour ahead: Another closing set for I-240 in East Memphis
The second of three consecutive full weekend closings of Interstate 240 and Park Avenue in East Memphis is scheduled for Feb. 8-11. Crews will be completing a new railroad bridge.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement
A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.
Public Safety Shooter wounded by Task Force agent sentenced to 18 years in prison
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Elections Independent contenders make waves in race for governor
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Business
After nearly 200 years, First Pres seeks to sell historic Downtown property
The second oldest church in Memphis, First Presbyterian Church has been at the corner of Poplar Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard since 1832. After 194 years, its flock is searching for a new home.
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Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
Sports
Grizzlies’ day of service becomes lesson in purpose
Olivier-Maxence Prosper said his parents taught him to give more than he receives. On Wednesday, he gave his time serving Memphis’ unhoused community.
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High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
High School Sports Fayette Academy junior’s rapid improvement brings region golf title
Food
Table Talk: Ronnie Grisanti’s rolls out an $11 bar menu
Ronnie Grisanti’s executive manager wants to bring people back into the restaurant instead of just watching the “food go out the door.”
Premium Food News When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Suburbs
Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Art Museum commissions works for the roof down to the garage
On its grand opening day, the new Memphis Art Museum will have four site-specific installations.
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Opinion
Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
After Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died in August, many in Memphis celebrated the so-called alien from Zambodia. But others told stories of a dark side.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raising Tigers
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.