State opens vaccination to all adults
State officials will reveal details of the new plan Monday, and the city waits to hear the state plan.
Grizzlies’ defense unable to end Warriors’ 3-point onslaught in loss
Andrew Wiggins scored 40 points as Golden State forced the Grizzlies into 20 turnovers. Box score: Warriors 116, Grizzlies 103 Related story:
Collierville fades in second half in semifinal loss to Cane Ridge
The most successful season in 48 years ends with a frustrating defeat.Related story:
Houston blows past Oak Ridge to advance to first AAA title game
Zander Yates’ astounding run in the third quarter helps Mustangs to Saturday’s championship vs. Cane Ridge.Related story:
Memphis vs. Dayton: TV info, projected lineups and betting odds
Everything you need to know ahead of the Tigers’ first-round NIT game against Dayton on Saturday.
The latest on the Memphis women’s basketball coaching search
The Tigers’ search for Melissa McFerrin’s replacement could wrap up soon, and potential candidates range from high-major assistants to mid-major head coaches.
Judge allows citizens group to join pipeline lawsuits
A judge has decided she wants to hear from attorneys representing a community group that opposes a controversial oil pipeline project proposed for South Memphis.
After a year on life support, restaurants start to ‘see some light’
It’s been a year since Memphis restaurants were told to close their dining rooms. As a second year of the ‘hustle and pivot’ begins, the vaccines and Health Directive 19 offer relief. Still, as one restaurateur says, ‘I go to bed every night stressed.’ Chef Kelly English recalls a dark year: ‘My industry will never be the same'Related story:
Calkins: Jarvis Greer is cancer-free — and has something he’d like to tell you
Jarvis Greer, the legendary WMC-TV sports anchor, has a message for Memphians about his recent cancer surgery. But it includes words that might make you squirm.
MAHS surges into Class A boys championship game
Dylan Woods has team-high 24 points and seven rebounds in win against Pickett County. TSSAA Class A boys basketball semifinal box score: MAHS 77, Pickett County 57Related story:
Coronavirus: Fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases Friday, but reported five new related deaths.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer
The CDC said 6 feet should still be maintained in common areas, such as school lobbies, and when masks can’t be worn, such as when eating.
Metro
Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ goals as he leaves office at the end of August include negotiating new terms for funding universal prekindergarten services across the county.
Winter weather City of Memphis Memphis Mayor Paul Young declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm
winter weather Metro Memphis-area schools close Monday: What else is closed, weather information, warming centers
Winter Weather Metro Trump grants state request for emergency declaration
Winter Weather Metro ‘Survival’ is the only goal for some Memphians as temperatures plummet
Business
Update: Airport is open, but call before you go
Memphis International Airport is set to be open Sunday, Jan. 25, but passengers are strongly urged to contact airlines to make sure flights haven’t been canceled or delayed.
Premium Real Estate Fewer than 3,330 suburban homes sell in 2025
Transportation & Logistics FedEx planning new ‘Hercules’ facility at World Hub
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport sees 4.8 million passengers, 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025
Sports
Martin: After latest double-digit loss, Memphis basketball doesn’t seem to have a plan
Right now, Memphis isn’t the dominant team in the conference. It’s not even second-best in the conference. It’s a mediocre program that is currently in seventh place.
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis fails to bounce back in road loss to Wichita State
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Wichita State 74, Memphis 59
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger Sutton Smith reveals why he didn’t play in Memphis’ bowl game
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How does recruitment out of the NCAA transfer portal really work? One new Memphis Tiger pulls back the curtain.
Food
Bonus Recipe Exchange: Erling Jensen’s snapper en papillote
Since the main ingredient steams in its own juices and the flavorings you’ve added, the result is an incredibly tender, moist and positively scrumptious dish.
Premium Food Cooking ‘en papillote’ isn’t popular anymore but local chefs are still fans
Suburbs
Latest updates: Memphis-area schools close Monday, airport open but flights canceled
Read The Daily Memphian’s continuing coverage of the winter storm predicted to impact the Memphis area.
Premium Arlington Renovated Arlington Town Hall a welcome sight for staff, officials
Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: Connect with the arts, even if you’re iced in
Whether it’s snow, sleet, ice or all of the above, there are plenty of ways to bring the arts into your home this snowpocalypse.
Spirit of Memphis Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance
Opinion
Echols: ‘This has not been my best week’
“Their blood runs through my veins, and many of them walked in the light of grace the same way I am doing this week, just earlier on the timeline. God loved them, and he loves me, too.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: An epic storm may be coming. Let’s break out Champagne?
Podcasts
Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ goals as he leaves office at the end of August include negotiating new terms for funding universal prekindergarten services across the county.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: Why’d we send two sports guys to Europe?
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 24
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.