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
This Week in Memphis: NBA Draft and last day for Inspire Community Cafe
Also happening this week: Germantown wraps up budget season, and Lamar Alexander is in town.
Elections Lowery warns against complacency as county mayor race heads to Aug. 6
Premium Spirit of Memphis Medical crisis cut Memphis native’s time on Netflix reality show
Premium Public Safety Making waves: How the Memphis police harbor patrol keeps the city’s western border safe
Spirit of Memphis Membership has its privileges: Memphians launch card to promote local restaurants
Business
PTSD and alcoholism can ruin veterans’ lives. This UTHSC researcher’s solution could one day treat both.
“For things like PTSD and addiction, … all we’ve been able to do are treat symptoms,” said Dr. Jessica Snowden, the vice chancellor for research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “We haven’t really had enough understanding of a cause to be able to actually treat a cause. And Dr. Cruz’s work is helping bridge that gap.”
Premium Real Estate DeSoto County supervisors show no love for proposed truck stop
Premium Real Estate Inked: Sonic Drive-In coming to East Memphis
Premium Real Estate Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
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Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis claims International League First Half title with win against Nashville
The Redbirds claim their first postseason berth since the 2018 Triple-A Championship team.
Sports 2 Daily Memphian sports writers win first place in state contest
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers fill final roster spot with commitment from Serbian big man
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Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Food
I wore a glucose monitor for two weeks. Here’s what I learned.
Food writer Jennifer Chandler spent two weeks wearing a glucose monitor and experimenting with different foods to see how her body reacted. What she learned blew her mind.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Vergos family’s Greek Horiatiki salad
Suburbs
Old Germantown Depot Museum offers a journey down tracks of time
Germantown Depot Museum offers a glimpse of the city’s past, when trains regularly stopped at the depot to pick up passengers and cargo.
Premium Bartlett Bailey: Will buzz of drones fill Bartlett’s blue suburban skies?
Arts & Culture
Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon
“Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Medical crisis cut Memphis native’s time on Netflix reality show
Opinion
Opinion: As bus riders suffer, Memphis needs to turn MATA around
“Last year’s audit made people believe MATA cannot be redeemed. But it is imperative that we not give up. Memphis should be a world-class city. Quality transit attracts employers and gets people to work on time. It also keeps people from going into debt just to maintain a working vehicle.”
Opinion Maxey: Walking is a way of slowing down the body — and speeding up the brain
Podcasts
City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.
The Shelby County Commission is looking at a possible tax increase while the Memphis City Council is expected to keep the city’s tax rate the same.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Games
Sudoku: June 21
Ready for today’s sudokus?