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
Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South
With a recent string of arrests, deaths and new legislation, the word “kratom” is suddenly everywhere across the Mid-South. But what exactly is the substance frequently seen advertised at local gas stations and smoke shops?
Shelby County More ‘focused time’ in County Clerk’s Office to clear car-title backlog
Business SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges
Shelby County DA’s office taps new leadership
Metro Colin Kaepernick to appear in Memphis
Business
SpaceXAI subsidiary failed to pay $4.2M, contractor alleges
Ferguson Enterprises says MXZ Tech failed to pay for materials used at the Macrohard data center, adding to the AI company’s growing construction disputes.
Premium Real Estate Former Coletta’s sold to Casa Mexicana group
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Premium Real Estate A data-center moratorium in Memphis won’t stop SpaceXAI from growing across the border
Sports
Redbirds squander chances, drop Game 1 of playoffs
The Redbirds stranded 10 men on base and went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
High School Sports St. Benedict football coach resigns
High School Sports Fayette Academy junior’s rapid improvement brings region golf title
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Food
Battle about The Station has finally ended, attorney says
After two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent by both sides, the battle about The Station is done.
Premium Real Estate Former Coletta’s sold to Casa Mexicana group
Suburbs
Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
Premium Collierville Collierville names temporary administrator
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Spirit of Memphis Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith
Opinion
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Guest Columnists Opinion: MATA’s shame is a national shame
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Food and dining writer Sophia Surrett joins us today for our occasional roundup of recent restaurant news.
Public Safety Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Private dining
This jigsaw puzzle features an image of a snug at Bog & Barley, which is a small, private, enclosed booth inside the pub. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.