Calkins: A magnificent night for the Grizzlies
The Grizzlies signed Dillon Brooks and traded a 36-year-old player who wanted no part of Memphis for a 23-year-old player who can't get here fast enough. What a difference a year makes!
Road Recap: Grizzlies over .500 after beating Dallas 121-107
With trade rumors swirling and veteran players being pulled from the lineup, the Grizzlies went out and won at Dallas, 121-107, to push their record to a season-best 26-25 and further strengthen their hold on the No. 8 seed in the West.
Memphis dominates Temple for third straight win
Memphis answered Penny Hardaway's prayer for offensive execution and pulled away from Temple with strong efforts from Lester Quinones and Malcolm Dandridge.
Grizzlies, Dillon Brooks agree on three-year extension
The Memphis Grizzlies and third-year guard Dillon Brooks agreed to stay together for three more seasons.
Report: Grizzlies trade Iguodala to Miami; extend Dillon Brooks
The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to trade forward Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat for forward Justise Winslow.
Senator: Governor puts ‘pause’ on Memphis megasite
The governor reportedly wants to wait until the state finds a tenant for the Regional Megasite before continuing to invest additional funding.
Kemmons Wilson Companies buys historic Downtown building
The 115-year-old brick warehouse that for decades housed a chain Italian restaurant in Downtown sold this week for $3.35 million.
Alexander, Blackburn vote not guilty in Senate impeachment trial
The acquittal votes were expected, but there were differences in the reasoning offered by the two Republican Senators. Also reaction from the city's two Congressional representatives.
Ryan Silverfield hasn’t stopped recruiting to Memphis
National signing day showed Ryan Silverfield's two-month recruiting efforts paid off. With a staff ready and most of recruiting done, the new coach must prepare of the 2020 season.
Design board tables Poplar Art Lofts, seeks more detail
The Design Review Board delayed approval of a Midtown mixed-use project near Overton Park, but approved designs for the Snuff District, a taller One Beale hotel and new signs for Health Sciences Park.
Grizzlies Trade Deadline Tracker: Grizzlies-Heat negotiating deal as deadline looms
The NBA trade deadline is 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 6. Will the Andre Iguodala saga end? Will Jae Crowder move? We'll track and parse the rumors and reports here.
MUS standout Marcus Henderson reveals signing decision
National Signing Day has been "a good day for me and my family," says the highly regarded lineman for Memphis University School's Owls.
Metro
The Early Word: Lee Harris may sue task force; Bill Lee says it’s here forever
Hotel developer is buying a Downtown office building, Orgill opens a hardware-store owner’s dream and hipster workwear comes to Memphis.
Premium Education Students with income-limited vouchers outperform MSCS on reading, but not math
Public Safety Two off-duty Memphis cops arrested for drag racing, department says
Shelby County Lowery wants a ‘change in culture,’ Pearson gears up fundraising, and Republicans want Sawyer to resign
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.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Transportation & Logistics Long pause for laughter: FedEx commercials poke fun at office power moves
Premium Real Estate Architectural marvel in Frayser is up for sale
Sports
Hill: Memphis wants GameDay. But will GameDay want Memphis?
ESPN College GameDay may have interest in the Memphis Tigers, but much depends on what happens in other games this weekend.
High School Sports Arlington tops Houston for Region 8-AAA volleyball crown
High School Sports Dandy Dozen: MASE joins as Lausanne jumps into top five
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Food
What to order: Sushi for breakfast at Kitchen Laurel
Hold the wasabi and ginger, because all the cake roll needs is warm syrup for dipping.
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: Germantown mayor’s job could get bigger
Germantown will soon ask its residents a big question: Should mayor become a full-time job?
Arts & Culture
Memphis music ‘all-stars’ unite for a bash
“You’re just not going to see all of these artists together in this way any other time.”
Opinion
Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.
You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Germantown mayor’s job could get bigger
Germantown will soon ask its residents a big question: Should mayor become a full-time job?