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
Last day to register to vote on Nov. 3 ballot is Monday
The general elections for three newly drawn congressional districts that divide Shelby County are expected to be a potent draw on the Nov. 3 ballot along with a tightening race for governor.
Health Care Alpha-gal syndrome is spreading. Arkansas may hold clues to why it’s spreading, how it functions — and what comes next.
Premium Elections Bailey’s summit call in the shadow of SpaceXAI
Premium City of Memphis Calkins: We agree about crime. We agree things are better. As for the Task Force? It didn’t have to be this hard.
Spirit of Memphis Artwalk, street fair and festivals brighten an overcast Saturday
Business
Menards, Scheels, Publix — what Memphians think should go into the former IKEA space
Though there is no official word yet on what will move into the space, we asked Daily Memphian readers what they think the unnamed retailer might be.
Health Care Alpha-gal syndrome is spreading. Arkansas may hold clues to why it’s spreading, how it functions — and what comes next.
Premium Real Estate Historic Porter-Leath property to house veterans
Premium Business Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
Premium Real Estate Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
Sports
38th Frank Horton ‘Night’ Classic lights up Shelby Farms
The highlight of the high school cross country races was the Gold Division competitions.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin: This Memphis football team looks like a title contender
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers score a season high in win at Charlotte
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis receiving room hits stride at start of conference schedule
High School Sports State golf preview: Three past champs back for another shot
Food
Recipe Exchange: Mrs. Hippie Eats’ wild rice-stuffed acorn squash
“I love this dish because it reminds me of fall,” said the owner of Mrs. Hippie Eats in Hernando. “We’re trying to manifest cooler weather with dishes that feel more like Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday.”
Premium Food News Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
Suburbs
New Arlington walking trail takes visitors through 125 years of town history
Interpretive markers and QR codes share photos, stories and narrated history about the town’s railroad and farming roots.
Spirit of Memphis Artwalk, street fair and festivals brighten an overcast Saturday
Arts & Culture
What is soul? A Stax alum answered with a winning song
Noah Israel, 21, won Beat Garden’s songwriting contest. Judges for the final round included James Fauntleroy and Felly the Voice.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Opinion: When can we stop being tough?
“I’d keep the towels and I’d keep the pride. But I’d like to think of ‘Grit and Grind’ as something we remember rather than an ideal to live up to. Grit should describe what we’ve survived. Let’s figure out how we want to describe the next chapter.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: The beauty of the face we’ve earned
Podcasts
Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Democratic congressional nominee Justin J. Pearson talked about ongoing U.S. aid to Ukraine and “America First” on “Behind The Headlines.”
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Training camp begins
Games
Daily Jigsaw: American Idol for ducks
Today’s puzzle features entries in the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest held at Ducks Unlimited. Mark Weber took the photo.