MemFeast and others feed those in need on Thanksgiving
The annual meal giveaway feeds 5,000 on Thanksgiving, while other groups in the city also host holiday meals for hundreds more.
Husband ‘thankful’ to donate a kidney for his wife
Chip Washington wanted to give his kidney to his ailing wife, but he wasn’t a match. “What else can I do?” he asked doctors.
Immigrant families receive free Thanksgiving dinner
Su Casa gave boxes of turkey, produce and canned goods to families who attend the ministry’s adult English classes and bilingual preschool programs in Berclair.
For Memphis seniors, it’s one last Tiger Walk, last chance to extend bowl streak
Calvin Austin III considers himself blessed, and defensive lineman John Tate IV anticipates he’ll shed a few tears on senior day.
Scouting report: Tigers take on vastly improved Iowa State team
It will be a clash of tough defensive units when No. 9 Memphis and the Cyclones play in the NIT Season Tip-Off final. Related story:
Dancers, artists, musicians and Ja: Masters of the performing arts
Local artists compared Ja Morant’s game to jazz soloists, ballet dancers and brush strokes within a mural. The Grizzlies point guard is building his masterpiece in his third season.
Despite off night from stars, Tigers defeat Virginia Tech
Alex Lomax and Malcolm Dandridge, coming off the bench, propelled the No. 9 Tigers in what could have been a much closer game.Related story:
Calkins: Why is Memphis 5-0? Because these Tigers are dogs
After beating Virginia Tech, Memphis is 5-0 for the first time in more than a decade. But it wasn’t the kids who carried them in this one. It was the dogs.
Grizzlies run out of gas against Raptors
The Grizzlies at one point had a 14-point lead, but former Memphis Tigers player Precious Achiuwa contributed to the Raptors’ rally and surge.Related story:
Tony Allen asks Grizzlies to postpone jersey retirement
“Although I can’t address the legal matters right now, I want everyone to know I’m doing the work to address my case,” the former Grizzlies player said.
New Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott opens in Arlington
Arlington’s first hotel is preparing to soon start receiving guests for sports tournaments, wedding receptions and the upcoming developments east of town.
For two coaches in Memphis-Tulane game, friendship stops at kickoff
Ryan Silverfield and Tulane offensive coordinator Chip Long have even served on the same staffs. On Saturday, each has specific streaks to continue or end.
Sanford: Agricenter cotton yields a reminder of real meaning of Thanksgiving
“The truth is, farm life historically for African Americans in the South was one of hardship and despair.”
Metro
Trump grants state request for emergency declaration
The declaration will help the state receive federal assistance with the storm.
Metro ‘Survival’ is the goal for some Memphians as temperatures plummet
winter weather Metro Winter storm’s effects benign so far, but freezing rain still on its way
winter weather Transportation & Logistics Airport open, but all departing flights canceled Saturday
winter weather Metro Snow has coat of sleet on top, which can make travel treacherous
Business
Airport open, but all departing flights canceled Saturday
Memphis International Airport is open Saturday, Jan. 24, but all departing flights canceled. Sunday, Jan. 25, will be impacted as well.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport sees 4.8 million passengers, 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Restaurants in Whitehaven, Downtown close for upgrades
Premium Business Memphis Gift Basket to open first retail store with mini grocery
Transportation & Logistics Subleases approved at Port of Memphis
Sports
Memphis fails to bounce back in road loss to Wichita State
Memphis falls behind early and never catches up to take its third consecutive conference road loss.
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant out at least three weeks with elbow sprain
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Wichita State 74, Memphis 59
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies lose another double-digit lead, fall to Pelicans
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis looks to bounce back at Wichita State
Food
Table Talk: Where you sit sets the scene
Where do you sit when you go out? Are you a solo diner who likes to make friends at the bar or someone who prefers the comfort of a booth?
Food Chef Jimmy Gentry earns James Beard semifinalist nod
Suburbs
Northeast Shelby County suburbs ready for winter storm
Arlington and Bartlett officials are preparing for the anticipated winter storm this weekend, running through the checklist of emergency necessities.
Premium North Mississippi DeSoto County cities roll out plans as winter storm approaches
Arts & Culture
Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance
When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday, Jan. 22, one relative surprise was a Best Actress nomination for Kate Hudson, who plays Milwaukee tribute singer Claire Sardina in “Song Sung Blue.”
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: See Oscar hopefuls ‘The Secret Agent,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ while you can
Opinion
Calkins: An epic storm may be coming. Let’s break out Champagne?
How bad could this storm be? Even Ja Morant was asking about it. (And he’s in a storm of his own).
Guest Columnists Opinion: The controversy around xAI is far more than environmental — it’s moral
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: It’s ‘snow fun’ this weekend
This weekend everything seems up in the air, whether it’s sleet, snow or that event you’ve been wanting to attend.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: Why’d we send two sports guys to Europe?
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 23
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.