What’s on Memphis airport’s to-do list for 2020?
A privately developed travel plaza near the Memphis International Airport cell phone lot is one project airport officials expect to move forward during 2020.
Sanford: Gov. Lee stands up to state GOP on refugee issue
This political tempest involves the thorny issue of whether Tennessee should continue to participate in a federal refugee resettlement program.
Calkins: In a season of crazy upsets, Hardaway and the Tigers refuse to lose
Upsets are a part of basketball. Especially this year. But that doesn't seem to apply to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, whose Tigers defeated Cincinnati Thursday, and who keeps winning all the games he's supposed to win.
Memphis basketball outlasts Cincinnati in slugfest
The Tigers' knockout punch came in the form of freshman forwards and technical foul by Cincinnati coach John Brannen.
Report: Morant makes decision on slam dunk contest
Former NBA great Tracy McGray says Ja Morant will be an MVP and a lot of national talking heads are taking notice of the young Grizzlies. So, what happens next?
Shelby County Commission will get new resolution for MATA funding
The Shelby County Commission is expected to consider a new resolution to raise $9 million for MATA through a $20 increase in the motor vehicle tax.
U.S. Postal Service will issue new LOVE stamp at St. Jude
U.S. Postal Service has chosen St. Jude for love the research hospital exudes.
Updated: Airport ups public art budget for revamped concourse to $1.2 million
Memphis International Airport will spend about $1.2 million for public art as part of the B Concourse modernization, which is just over a year from completion.
Grizzlies Notebook: Ja Morant’s eruption, Zion’s MLK Day no-show
Sorting through the aftershocks of Ja Morant's eruption, lamenting Zion Williamson's looming missed MLK Day, noting a promising recent lineup wrinkle and more.
My Favorite Things: Yuan bao
When you can’t take the beach cure, there’s always more soup. At Mosa, a bowl of yuan bao is one way to combat the gray-day sniffles.
Capitol Commission to discuss Forrest bust in February
The State Capitol Commission is scheduled for a Feb. 20 meeting, at which time removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the Capitol’s second floor is expected to be debated.
Memphis recommends closing three charter schools up for renewal
District staff recommended against re-upping operating agreements for Veritas College Preparatory, Memphis College Preparatory Elementary and Memphis Business Academy Middle.
More voucher advocates join Gov. Bill Lee’s administration
The new hires are expected to further expand the influence of organizations advocating for education policies such as vouchers and charter schools.
Metro
The Early Word: School takeover board comes to life, and a law firm is dead
UTHSC looks into racism claim, Holiday City has a new owner and we get a first taste of Josephine Estelle.
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Business
This Memphis teenager’s nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it’s just getting started.
James Jin just graduated from high school, but already, his nonprofit, ArtFlow, is in more than 200 schools and community organizations across 10 countries. Here’s why he started it — and what he’ll do next.
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Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke with media members as the start of summer workouts approached. Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workoutsRelated content:
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Food
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.
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Suburbs
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.
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Arts & Culture
This Memphis teenager’s nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it’s just getting started.
James Jin just graduated from high school, but already, his nonprofit, ArtFlow, is in more than 200 schools and community organizations across 10 countries. Here’s why he started it — and what he’ll do next.
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Opinion
Herrington: My Memphis Grizzlies draft board for all three picks
Chris Herrington ranks different tiers of possible drafts for the Memphis Grizzlies, starting with Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Harry’s Pizza
Today’s puzzle is the pizza from Harry’s Italian Restaurant in Millington and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.