Venerable Plough Foundation to close, will be missed
The Plough Foundation will turn its remaining assets over to local nonprofits. It will outline the process this spring.
Memphis basketball Bahamas mailbag
A Q&A from the Bahamas trip, including if Memphis could potentially use a 12-man rotation this season?
City Council motors through car-centric agenda items Tuesday
The council agenda Tuesday includes discussions about selling the old Cordova auto inspection station, allowing temporary closure of an Overton Square street and expanding a program that helps those with suspended drivers licenses pay fines and fees once they have met other terms.
Grizzlies Notebook: Dwight Howard’s future, Grizz Day on NBA TV and more
Dwight Howard gets permission to look for a new hoops home, NBA TV dedicates the day to the Grizzlies and Jonas Valanciunas is a Lithuanian pitch-man.
U of M celebrating new, iconic bridge and much more
The University of Memphis finally bridges a divided campus, and in a soaring way.
Sawyer blazes five-year path from protest to mayor’s race
Memphis Mayoral contender and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer is mounting a complex challenge of incumbent mayor Jim Strickland. The challenge combines promises of disruption with national issues as Sawyer seeks to fuse activism with electoral politics.
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For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Metro
Travelers stranded at Memphis airport as FAA grounds all flights nationwide
Travelers at Frederick W. Smith International Airport said they were frustrated at being grounded on Friday, but that safety was paramount.
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Spirit of Memphis Whitehaven school celebrates expansion ‘miracle’
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Business
Travelers stranded at Memphis airport as FAA grounds all flights nationwide
Travelers at Frederick W. Smith International Airport said they were frustrated at being grounded on Friday, but that safety was paramount.
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Update Transportation & Logistics FAA says airplane departures can resume after nationwide ground stop
Health Care Regional One Hospital ‘not the current focus,’ UT Health Sciences chancellor says
Spirit of Memphis Eddie Saig leaves a legacy of business success, mentorship and a life well lived
Sports
Grizzlies bench scored 76 in dominant win over Pelicans
The Grizzlies bench scored 76 points and the Grizzlies won by 31 to keep their NBA Cup hopes alive on Friday in New Orleans. Related content:
High School Sports TSSAA second-round playoff report: Lausanne squashes Lakeway Christian
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 142, Pelicans 111
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Food
Food Files: Wing Guru plans ‘comeback’ for Park Avenue
The Wing Guru hasn’t opened a new location in several years. Also in this column: an Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens Downtown.
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Suburbs
Collierville’s former town administrator finalist for job near St. Louis
Molly Mehner, Collierville’s former town administrator who left the position in September, is a finalist for a similar role in a St. Louis suburb.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Evan Linder wrote ‘Byhalia, Mississippi’ to get the South right. Now, he’s directing it in Memphis.
“Byhalia, Mississippi,” is at Theatre Memphis, while “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” opens at Playhouse on the Square.
The To-Do List It’s Wienermania time at the Hi-Tone, and Second City comes to GPAC
Opinion
Calkins: Charles Huff told some blunt truths about Memphis recruiting. But couldn’t he have fibbed?
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: 2 games, 2 different stories
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Memphis Grizzlies’ win over the Toronto Raptors and the loss to Denver earlier in the week.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Hot dogs and howling at the moon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Practical magic
Today’s puzzle features the tarot decks available at The Broom Closet. Noah McLane took the photo.