Memphis basketball puts stamp on Bahamas trip with win over Raw Talent Elite
Seven different Memphis players scored in double digits Sunday as the Tigers wrapped up their four-game journey to the Bahama islands.
U of M’s new business school dean leads with can-do attitude
The University of Memphis' new dean of business leads from the nexus of where demand meets need.
Calkins: Tigers turn the lights out on the Bahamas
The Memphis Tigers finished up their trip to The Bahamas by beating Raw Talent Elite. Next up, Memphis Madness.
Curtains to rise on Shelby County Youth Advocacy Center
Shelby County officials got a preview of the Shelby County Youth Advocacy Center, a pilot project aimed at helping young people avoid the juvenile justice system while addressing their mental health needs.
Pipe dreams: Guild seeks young musicians for an ancient instrument
The Memphis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists hosted Pedals, Pipes and Pizza, an event to raise interest among a new generation of potential pipe organists.
Calkins: Damion Baugh is no day at the beach
Damion Baugh wasn't the highest-ranked member of the Memphis recruiting class. But he's emerging as the relentless leader the team needs.
Metro
The Early Word: Your flake news; plus, the state may go ‘nuclear’ on MSCS
Closing arguments were delivered in Ja Morant’s civil hearing, another Landers Center exec is fired and The Sporkful podcast is coming to Memphis.
City of Memphis MLGW ready for winter weather, Doug McGowen says
Business
Food Files: Primas Bakery wants Memphians to know it hasn’t closed
In other food news: Whataburger, Tops and Pizza Hut are all adding new locations.
Business Longtime Memphis law firms start new year with merger
Sports
Penny Hardaway on Tigers motivation: ‘Every game for us is personal’
Penny Hardaway, Tyrese Hunter and Nicholas Jourdain spoke to reporters Wednesday about solving the Tigers’ turnover issue, the recent addition of midseason transfer Dante Harris and concerns regarding a potential snowstorm on the horizon.
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant, Santi Aldama upgraded in Grizzlies injury update
Food
Lafayette’s says party will continue but with changes
Lafayette’s Music Room plans to continue its legacy of live music in Overton Square, but with shortened hours.
Suburbs
Landers Center executive director fired
During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to fire Todd Mastry, who had led the facility since 2011.
Arts & Culture
Lafayette’s says party will continue but with changes
Lafayette’s Music Room plans to continue its legacy of live music in Overton Square, but with shortened hours.
Opinion
Herrington: Jimmy Butler to the Grizzlies? The anatomy of a rumor.
No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.
Podcasts
Epicenter’s evolving role in Memphis’ start-up ecosystem
Anthony Young, the new CEO of Epicenter, joined Eric Barnes to talk about the organization’s efforts to cultivate and support entrepreneurs in Memphis.