Calkins: There’s no quit in Precious Achiuwa and the Memphis Tigers who remain
On the day James Wiseman was supposed to return from suspension, the Memphis Tigers rallied to beat South Florida by refusing to give up.
Aug. and Nov. ballot candidates begin campaign moves
Republican Charlotte Bergmann, who is seeking to once again challenge Democratic Cong. Steven Cohen this election year, kicked off her campaign this weekend at a gun-shooting range. Other contenders in other primary races on the August 6 ballot are making their moves as well.
Saturday storms take down trees, power throughout Memphis area
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division representatives say they hope to have all power restored by the end of Monday after storms Saturday knocked out power for many across the city and county.
Big guy Jonas Valanciunas has big night as Grizz win fifth straight
Jonas Valanciunas had 31 points and 19 rebounds as the Grizzlies pulled away from the Golden State Warriors in the second half for a 122-102 win.
A quiet, contemplative tradition in Frayser comes to an end
As Christmas approached and 2019 came to a close, the last Catholic contemplative monastery in Tennessee quietly closed.
‘Chauncy’s Chance’ teen charged in murder of neighbor
Chauncy Black, a Memphis teen for whom a viral fundraiser brought in nearly $350,000 to help Black's struggling family in 2016, has been charged with murder four years later.
Camper hopes for Medicaid expansion, voucher repeal as 2020 session arrives
House Minority Leader Karen Camper is seeking a different outcome on Medicaid expansion and the Education Savings Account program as the 111th General Assembly reconvenes this week.
Metro
‘Much more difficult today than yesterday,’ and cold temps not expected to let up this week
Conditions across the area have led to treacherous road conditions and temperatures in the teens as the winter storm prepares to move out of Shelby County.
City of Memphis In defense of Minneapolis shooting, Noem invokes Memphis
winter weather City of Memphis MLGW not expecting significant outages as Memphis dodges ice
Behind The Headlines Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
Winter weather City of Memphis Memphis Mayor Paul Young declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm
Business
Update: Airport is open, but call before you go
Memphis International Airport is set to be open Sunday, Jan. 25, but passengers are strongly urged to contact airlines to make sure flights haven’t been canceled or delayed.
Premium Real Estate Fewer than 3,330 suburban homes sell in 2025
Transportation & Logistics FedEx planning new ‘Hercules’ facility at World Hub
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport sees 4.8 million passengers, 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025
Sports
Grizzlies game with Denver postponed
Winter storm conditions have postponed the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Denver Nuggets.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway is tired of waiting on his ‘bigger-money guys’
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: After latest double-digit loss, Memphis basketball doesn’t seem to have a plan
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How does recruitment out of the NCAA transfer portal really work? One new Memphis Tiger pulls back the curtain.
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Food
Bonus Recipe Exchange: Erling Jensen’s snapper en papillote
Since the main ingredient steams in its own juices and the flavorings you’ve added, the result is an incredibly tender, moist and positively scrumptious dish.
Premium Food Cooking ‘en papillote’ isn’t popular anymore but local chefs are still fans
Suburbs
‘Much more difficult today than yesterday,’ and cold temps not expected to let up this week
Conditions across the area have led to treacherous road conditions and temperatures in the teens as the winter storm prepares to move out of Shelby County.
winter weather Metro Latest updates: Major power outages not expected, but road conditions are worse
Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: Connect with the arts, even if you’re iced in
Whether it’s snow, sleet, ice or all of the above, there are plenty of ways to bring the arts into your home this snowpocalypse.
Spirit of Memphis Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance
Opinion
Echols: ‘This has not been my best week’
“Their blood runs through my veins, and many of them walked in the light of grace the same way I am doing this week, just earlier on the timeline. God loved them, and he loves me, too.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: An epic storm may be coming. Let’s break out Champagne?
Podcasts
Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ goals as he leaves office at the end of August include negotiating new terms for funding universal prekindergarten services across the county.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: Why’d we send two sports guys to Europe?
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 24
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.