Collierville police in fatal officer-involved shooting on town’s north side
Collierville police were called to the home of David Hoal on Sunday night, about 12 hours before he was shot to death in a confrontation with the suburb's officers
Calkins: New, national Memphis commercial taps into why we love the place
Facebook launched a new commercial during the NBA Finals featuring regular people singing "Walking in Memphis." The overwhelming response said a lot about the way we feel about our town.
Roy Nixon, first mayor of Shelby County, dies at 85
Roy Nixon, the first person to serve as Shelby County Mayor, died Sunday after a short illness at the age of 85.
Brookhaven Circle gets new restaurants
Two restaurants will open soon on Brookhaven Circle, and David Krog's new venture, Dory, is scheduled for the fall.
Memphis agrees to two-for-one football series with Arkansas
Mike Norvell and the Memphis Tigers agree to a two-for-one series against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
James Ivy, Memphis’ first African-American police director, dies at 81
James E. Ivy, the first African-American to lead the Memphis Police Department, died May 31 at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett after a long illness.
Metro
Tyre Nichols family attorneys say Memphis hasn’t handed over key docs
That squabble spilled into court documents Jan. 10 with Nichols’ attorneys attempting to compel the city to turn over key documents for the ongoing civil rights lawsuit. The lawsuit is set for trial in July 2026.
City of Memphis Snow is melting, but mornings could still be treacherous
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
Memphis blows big lead but escapes with win against ECU
Despite leading by as many as 18 points in the first half, the No. 19 Tigers found themselves in a tight one late yet again before coming away with a 74-70 win against the Pirates.Related content:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 74, East Carolina 70
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
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
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
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Jan. 10
If snow is falling, you definitely have time for a quick crossword.