Grizzlies free agency preview
Will Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright be back?
NBA free agency opens this weekend and the Grizzlies could be juggling half their roster. A guide to what's to come.
City names Fairgrounds private development team for Central Avenue frontage
M&M Enterprises of Memphis will lead private redevelopment of the Fairgrounds, the city announced Tuesday.
Calkins: Tony Barone Sr. — who died Tuesday at the age of 72 — brought joy to the early Grizz
Former Grizzlies executive and interim coach Tony Barone has passed away. He helped launch the early Grizz.
Germantown approves $182.9 million budget
Germantown aldermen have approved a $182.9 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The final version was approved with several amendments.
Funding approval will save 1,000 pre-K seats
The pre-K funding will come from the county’s reserves and are expected to be replenished once a court case has been resolved, said commission chairman Van Turner, who did not say what case he was referencing.
Nelson: Yeah, no, so ... here’s a possibly annoying column about the English language
Here's a collection of 13 terrific innovations in our language, plus a longer list of major annoyances in contemporary use.
Metro
Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
Premium Education MSCS board member proposes keeping Marie Feagins
Business
Flights canceled across the US; FedEx warns about possible delays
FedEx released a service alert Thursday saying delays and disruptions for inbound and outbound shipments are possible “due to local conditions and restrictions.”
Premium Food News Food Files: The Crazy Coop, Cache 42 Downtown open
Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ game against East Carolina
Despite a potential 6 inches of snow, the No. 19 Tigers are still set to face the Pirates on Saturday. With nearly a week off between games, adjustments made by Penny Hardaway’s team should be on display.
High School Sports Several area players selected to TSWA All-State girls soccer team
Food
$10 Deal: The Lamplighter’s bare bones, but delectable, cheeseburger
Pair your burger with a beer, cue up a Patsy Cline song on the jukebox and let yourself be charmed by the misshapen magic of this Midtown institution.
Suburbs
World famous horses gallop back to Memphis
The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in more than a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Crosstown concert honors MLK, and Ikea has a party
This week, a Circuit Playhouse production tells the story of Stalin’s body doubles, the Brooks launches a new happy hour and Memphis songwriters take the Halloran stage.
Opinion
Conaway: Let’s pick the cabinet
“Aside from the obvious point that we could all suggest better than we’re going to get, the larger point is that we’re all going to need each other as things shake out in Washington.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Basketball’s rankings, adjustments, ECU game
With Memphis having a week off between Sunday’s home win over North Texas and its upcoming matchup with ECU on Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway said significant changes to his team’s practice structure were coming. Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss what those are and more.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Jan. 10
If snow is falling, you definitely have time for a quick crossword.