Despite minor injury, Achiuwa expected to play against Cincinnati
Precious Achiuwa is dealing with a lower leg injury, but the freshman forward is expected to play in the Tigers' game Thursday.
Calkins: Ja Morant tells James Harden and the basketball universe about his Grizz
Ja Morant took on James Harden and the Houston Rockets on a night that helped define the new Memphis Grizzlies.
UPS, Blues City Brewery expansions pack big economic impact
The Economic Development Growth Engine of Memphis & Shelby County approved tax abatements for UPS and Blues City Brewery expansions Wednesday. They have a combined one-time economic impact of $470 million.
600 more SCS students qualify for gifted program after universal screening
Across Shelby County Schools district, 600 more students in kindergarten through second grade are starting in the district’s gifted education program, known as CLUE, which stands for Creative Learning in a Unique Environment. Another 600 older students are waiting for additional state testing to see if they qualify.
Kyle Pope to lead Tigers defensive line
Coach Ryan Silverfield has chosen Kyle Pope as his next defensive line coach.
Cohen praises impeachment managers; Republican Senate primary field takes shape
2020 Campaign Round Up: Bill Hagerty has the president’s backing while Dr. Manny Sethi says Hagerty is a “Washington insider.”
Tigers Podcast: Football staff hires and Tigers’ NCAA hopes
Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill talk about Ryan Silverfield's staff hires, Brady White retention and Penny Hardaway's path to the NCAA Tournament.
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.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger Sutton Smith reveals why he didn’t play in Memphis’ bowl game
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.