MPD officer in fatal crash released without bond
Attorney denies client was drag racing
An off-duty Memphis police officer charged with vehicular homicide was released without bond during a Wednesday court appearance.
Calkins: With the bridge out, will business at West Memphis firework tents still boom?
For decades, Memphians have crossed over to Arkansas to get their fireworks. That will be considerably harder with the bridge out. A report from the West Memphis fireworks tents. Will business be a dud?
92-unit apartment development proposed for University District
A Florida-based developer seeks a number of zoning variances to build student apartments near the University of Memphis main campus.
Player loaned to 901 FC from El Paso will ‘add depth’
Northern Ireland native brings size and passing skills to Memphis’ back line.
Multi-block residential development proposed for Medical District
The application states that the project is intended to serve as a model for small-scale neighborhood development that can be applied to other Memphis neighborhoods.
Uptown developer reveals plans for historic Greyhound complex
A developer wants to move an Uptown mini-storage business out of the historic Greyhound bus complex and into a planned building next door. But the plans for the old, brick bus facility are far more intriguing.
Cohen, Kustoff split on House panel to investigate Capitol insurrection
Meanwhile, Cohen was named co-chair Wednesday of the Helsinki Commission on European affairs that he has served on for the past decade. Cohen also linked the commission’s concerns about democracy in Europe to concerns in the U.S.
Table Talk: Torchy’s talk, cookies and coffee, and another coveted recipe
It was an eventful week for Torchy’s and for the neighborhood surrounding Williamsburg Village; the recipe for Chicken Kingfield from the old Harry’s on Teur is delivered.
Memphis rapper indicted in Florida on robbery charge
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty has been indicted in federal court over an alleged shooting and robbery of two men in October 2020 outside a Florida hotel.
Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards: Saints’ ace leads this year’s best
Standouts from Houston and Lewisburg also honored.
Memphis announces ‘MaximUM’ program as new NCAA compensation era begins
The Tigers will work with company Opendorse as student-athletes will be able earn money from social media and branding.
Calkins: Penny is staying and Larry Brown is arriving. This could be a lot of fun.
On the same day Penny Hardaway confirmed he won’t be leaving for the Orlando Magic, it was reported that Larry Brown will be joining him on the Memphis bench. Say this about Tigers basketball. It is rarely dull.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis lands eighth 2022 commitment
Arkansas lineman Kyndall McKenzie is the latest recruit to pledge to Memphis.
First Horizon CFO leaving
Losch has been with Memphis-based First Horizon for 12 years.
Taking opera out of the opera house
Opera Memphis’ Ned Canty talks to Eric Barnes about the organization’s efforts to bring opera out of the opera house, the struggle to support performers during COVID, and the opportunities Opera Memphis has going forward.
Metro
Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
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Business
Flights canceled across the US; FedEx warns about possible delays
FedEx released a service alert Thursday saying delays and disruptions for inbound and outbound shipments are possible “due to local conditions and restrictions.”
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Sports
After a dismal 2023-24 season, things look up for ECS
Character-building losses last year paved the way for a 13-1 start for the girls basketball team at Evangelical Christian School.
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Food
$10 Deal: The Lamplighter’s bare bones, but delectable, cheeseburger
Pair your burger with a beer, cue up a Patsy Cline song on the jukebox and let yourself be charmed by the misshapen magic of this Midtown institution.
Suburbs
World famous horses gallop back to Memphis
The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in more than a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week
Arts & Culture
‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore dies at 89
At Stax Records, Sam Moore and Dave Prater — as Sam & Dave — transformed the “call and response” of gospel music into a frenzied stage show and recorded some of soul music’s most enduring hits.
Opinion
Conaway: Let’s pick the cabinet
“Aside from the obvious point that we could all suggest better than we’re going to get, the larger point is that we’re all going to need each other as things shake out in Washington.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Basketball’s rankings, adjustments, ECU game
With Memphis having a week off between Sunday’s home win over North Texas and its upcoming matchup with ECU on Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway said significant changes to his team’s practice structure were coming. Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss what those are and more.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Jan. 10
If snow is falling, you definitely have time for a quick crossword.