Coalition hosts second cleanup event to rehab Mid-South Coliseum
Grassroots organization Coliseum Coalition wants to invite the public in to see the condition of the Mid-South Coliseum. But first, they've got to clean it up.
Memphis City Council candidates make their cases to constituents
Five contenders for District 7 pitch their qualifications as they attempt to unseat incumbent Berlin Boyd in the October election.
St. Jude puts pediatric cancer genomes in the cloud for all
Researchers around the globe are tapping into St. Jude Cloud, a repository of the millions of molecular structures that make up the hospital's patients.
W.C. Handy House museum reopens after 6-month standoff
The shotgun house at Beale and Fourth has a new commitment by the city to promote W.C. Handy's music more than a century after he puts the blues on sheet music and spread the music form around the world.
Don’t bank on sports betting law: It awaits state rules, appointments
The Lottery Corporation has no timeline for setting rules and structure, and the new gaming advisory council awaits five of nine appointments to get started.
Hundreds honor shrinking group of WW II veterans
As the Battle of the Bulge 75th anniversary approaches, a Memphis veteran recalls the ingenious technique soldiers used to keep their socks dry in the snow and ice.
Metro
‘Bearing witness matters’: Vigil protests ICE, honors woman shot in Minneapolis
After a woman was fatally shot by an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, a score of Memphians gathered to remember her and call for action amid local ICE activity.
Elections Here come the candidates for August elections
North Mississippi Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
State Government State lawmaker files bill to keep ICE out of schools, churches
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Business
Food Files: Gussied Up-date, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to move
Prepared to get Gussied Up, and Sweet Magnolia is looking to start a new chapter.
Premium Business Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb
free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International
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Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
Sports
Coward can’t reverse late collapse as Grizzlies lose 16th straight to Thunder
One of the more dramatic days in Memphis Grizzlies franchise history ended with a demoralizing loss Friday night at FedExForum.Related content:
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Food
$15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl
Here’s a rice bowl that’s cute, colorful and delicious.
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Suburbs
Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
“This is an exciting day, not only in Mississippi’s future, but this is an exciting day for Mississippi’s kids and for Mississippi’s workforce and for Mississippi’s economy,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday about xAI’s new data center in Southaven.
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Arts & Culture
Be a blacksmith for a day, and celebrate the Goblin King’s 40th birthday
This week, Novel hosts a Broadway party, local cartoonists gamify art and Good Fortune’s head bartender takes over an Edge District bar.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Opinion
Opinion: We need to address criminal forensic priorities
“Investigations and prosecutions can take far too long as forensic test results are pending. But implementing a series of key additions to local forensic capabilities can make the justice system move faster and more efficiently.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: A Memphis treasure is being lost
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tribute artists, blacksmithing and more weekend fun
January is traditionally one of the slowest times of the year when it comes to social events. But it’s not the case this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A short drive to deliciousness
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.