Two Grizzlies suspended for New Orleans
The interpretation of "in the area of the bench" means a pair of Grizzlies sit out Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Alexander reveals how he plans to vote on Trump impeachment witnesses
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee revealed his decision Thursday night on calling witnesses as part of the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
FedEx demo day proves sky’s the limit for IT careers
More than 150 Shelby County Schools students witness drone technology and how artificial intelligence is used at the FedEx Experience Center on Jan. 30.
Records illustrate murder suspect’s steamy relationship with retired MPD detective
"I first met him in the interrogation room when I was arrested for accessory after the fact – first-degree murder,’’ Bridgett Stafford told investigators.
New details revealed for Snuff District, Poplar Art Lofts
The Snuff District proposal would create more than 40 new waterfront townhomes in Memphis, along the river harbor.
Penny Hardaway urging confidence after pair of breakout performances
Lance Thomas' breakout performance was a weight off his shoulders after struggling most of the season. Penny Hardaway used it as an example of why coaches should stick with their players.
AutoZone files for $12M renovation of Downtown historic buildings
AutoZone's plan to speed fulfillment of vehicle parts includes expanding into the historic Cotton Row buildings across Front Street from its headquarters.
Waltons’ $20M will help complete 85-mile trail southwest of Memphis
Memphis outdoor enthusiasts will have another regional bike and walking trail to enjoy covering 85 miles along the Mississippi River, thanks to the Walton Foundation.
901 FC bolsters midfield with latest addition to the roster
Ivory Coast-born midfielder brings plenty of experience and a strong physical presence.
Tennessee’s Medicaid block grant a mismatch for new federal rules
Opponents of Gov. Bill Lee’s federal block grant request for Medicaid funds say the proposal will be "dead on arrival" in Washington, but the governor's administration says it is "encouraged" by a Thursday policy announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
International Paper cites debt reduction, shareholder returns in 2019 report
The company returned $1.3 billion to shareholders in the year ended Dec. 31, 2019, and reduced its debt by $1 billion.
Metro
How Mayor Young wants to work with the Memphis Safe Task Force — instead of contesting it
Mayor Paul Young is aware his strategy — and the Task Force itself — are controversial.
Premium Public Safety State troopers want to stop speeders. Drivers are crashing out.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Troopers don’t play by MPD’s rules; Palladio’s story may go on
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says county could take Memphis Safe Task Force to court
Business
Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
“For a long time, it’s been our desire to try to halt progression as nearsightedness develops, especially with it being on the rise,” said a local optometrist. It is estimated that more than 50% of the world population may become nearsighted by 2025.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Carhartt store opens in East Memphis
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Real Estate Hardware-store supplier opens Collierville showroom larger than Wrigley Field
Sports
Herrington: The Grizzlies have been bad in preseason. A reason to worry?
Preseason struggles are rarely predictive, but have the Memphis Grizzlies given fans good reason to worry?
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies crushed again in preseason, despite JJJ’s return
High School Sports ECS wins region title over St. George’s in penalty shooutout
High School Sports Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
Food
Brew parties for coffee or beer lovers, plus ‘Art on Fire’ and art on the river
This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.
Suburbs
Lindsey Whiteside’s sentence is illegal, DeSoto County DA says
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said his office is challenging the sentence, arguing sexual battery committed by a person in a position of trust is classified as a violent crime and is specifically ineligible for the house arrest program under Mississippi law.
Arts & Culture
Brew parties for coffee or beer lovers, plus ‘Art on Fire’ and art on the river
This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: We don’t need military occupation. We need poverty eradication.
“That jail was already overcrowded; today it holds 800 people over capacity. Incarceration is not the solution.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The birds and the bees, tigers and chimpanzees
To help animals reproduce — and species thrive — staffers at the Memphis Zoo study poop, freeze sperm at -196 degrees, and even help endangered species reproduce long after their deaths.