Memphis 901 FC clinches first playoff berth
With help from rival Birmingham, Memphis clinches a postseason spot for the first time in club history. Seeding still to be determined in the final three games of the regular season.
Memphian leads Chicago Sky to WNBA championship
Northside High’s James Wade is third Black head coach to win a WNBA title.
What are success rates for Bates, Duren as reclassified players?
For University of Memphis freshmen Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren, looking for a sign of things to come is not that simple.
Herrington: With Ja & Jaren back at the wheel, Grizzlies resume journey
This is what we’re here for — and Combo Meals, a chirping defender and that chase for the playoffs.
Brewfest flows into Brunchfest, a weekend of sips and nibbles
Beer lovers raised a glass to the return of Memphis Brewfest, and the addition of Brunchfest, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Fight for police reform continues long after death of Elton Hayes
The fight for reform continues today, a half-century after Elton Hayes was beaten to death.
Half a century later, the memory of Elton Hayes still echoes today
In October 1971, three Orange Mound teenagers went for a ride that ended with law enforcement officers beating one of them to death in a ditch off Lamar Avenue. Fifty years later, no one has been convicted in the killing.
Dries: Tales told by a headstone’s date
Fifty years after the death of Elton Hayes, a journey to his grave tells the story of the differences between Black and white in the Memphis of 1971 and the Memphis of today.
Booth or sideline — where will Tigers’ offensive coordinator be this week?
The University of Memphis got an extra boost with Kevin Johns on the sideline against Navy, but where he will be stationed against UCF remains to be seen.
Memphis hammers Atlanta to move closer to postseason
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
Grizzlies waive Kris Dunn, finalize roster
Waiving Dunn means two other players will be at FedExForum when the Grizzlies open Wednesday night.
Metro
A block of Downtown Memphis inches toward new name
The Memphis City Council pushed forward with plans for Hyde Square and moved swiftly through a shortened agenda in its second online session in a row.
Premium Education Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year
Education Memphis releases funds to ease pre-K crisis — but the fight isn’t over
City of Memphis City Council questions road-clearing policies as MLGW warns of ‘sticker shock’
Education Opinion: The failure to fund pre-K hurts children and families
Business
Elon Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company
Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.
Premium Business With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Herrington, Hill analyze Jaren Jackson Jr. trade
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr. and three other players to Utah.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Jaren Jackson had to be traded. Because it’s time for the Grizzlies to start again.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway: ‘I will be the last person, ever, to damage this program’
Food
Recipe Exchange: Boscos’ wood-oven shrimp
There’s a signature appetizer at Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. in Overton Square that was inspired by a trip to the Big Easy.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Sunrise Memphis’ bi bim bowl
Suburbs
Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year
The Lakeland School System resurrected an old name for its new middle school.
Premium Arlington Arlington passes first readings of beer and liquor ordinances
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Send Help’ is a good time, and ‘Macbeth’ is at Crosstown
Stranded on a South Pacific island with Rachel McAdams? Be careful what you wish for in Sam Raimi’s “Send Help.”
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
Opinion
Calkins: Jaren Jackson had to be traded. Because it’s time for the Grizzlies to start again.
The Grizzlies stunned the city by dealing Jaren Jackson Jr. Yes, it’s disappointing. But it’s time to start fresh.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what’s next for the Grizzlies
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Herrington, Hill analyze Jaren Jackson Jr. trade
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr. and three other players to Utah.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 2
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?