Grizzlies notebook: Ja goes to Miami and Jaren believes
Jaren Jackson Jr. finally shared his tattoo on Instagram, almost a year after getting the ink but choosing not to reveal what it said.
Murphy stays hot as 901 FC picks up three points in Birmingham
New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.
Delta variant leads new Memphis area cases
Health officials say Shelby County is at the beginning of a new surge of COVID cases, and the Delta variant is prevalent.
Porter-Leath talks future without SCS
On “Behind the Headlines,” Porter-Leath’s Rob Hughes discusses the future of preschool in Shelby County after the abrupt end to its partnership with Shelby County Schools.
More charges against state Sen. Katrina Robinson possible, prosecutor says
Despite the possibility of additional charges, a Sept. 13 trial date remains in place for now in the case against state Sen. Katrina Robinson on charges related to her business, The Healthcare Institute.
Camera rental company plans to move headquarters to Southwind
The Memphis-born company that has become the nation’s largest online rental company for camera equipment seeks planning board approval so it can move from Cordova to an existing building in the Southwind business park.
Luxury home development proposed for Whitehaven
“Goshen Place” would be a nearly 16-acre, gated subdivision for luxury homes near the planned BLP Film Studios site in Whitehaven.
Former Bartlett, Memphis Tigers star Jacob Wilson gets first major league call-up
After nearly a decade grinding through the minors, the infielder’s perseverance has resulted in a chance with the Oakland Athletics this weekend.
Germantown announces sidewalk poetry contest winners
The finalists’ works will be installed on sidewalks and trails throughout the city.
New CDC guidance urges masks, other precautions for schools
When distancing is not possible, schools are asked to layer other protections to cover the students 12 and under are not vaccinated.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian photographers (and a couple of reporters) caught some great pictures, including the Memphis Listening Lab, which houses 30,000 45 singles, 10,000 LPs, 20,000 CDs and upwards of 1,000 music-related books.
Metro
States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA
The Trump administration was quick to mobilize initial aid, but it’s not clear how a shrunken agency will handle the long-term recovery costs.
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Business
Movers & Shakers
First Horizon and Saint Francis Healthcare announce promotions and additions.
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Transportation & Logistics Breeze Airways adding direct flight from Memphis to San Antonio
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Sports
Ty Jerome makes a splash in Grizzlies debut, but Memphis falls to Minnesota
Ty Jerome gave the fans what they wanted to see in his first regular-season game for Memphis, but the Grizzlies weren’t competitive in the matchup with Minnesota. Related content:
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Arlington Former Arlington High standout ‘just really wants to win the Super Bowl’
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Timberwolves 131, Grizzlies 114
Food
From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
At area grocery stores, customer demand is high, and restocking depends on location and how products are delivered.
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Suburbs
These Memphis-area high school football players made it to the Super Bowl
Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Big Game, starting with the very first one. Former Arlington High standout 'just really wants to win the Super Bowl'Related story:
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Arts & Culture
Gloria Wade-Gayles, who wrote about living near border between Black and white in 1940s and ’50s Memphis, dies
Wade-Gayles, a graduate of the LeMoyne College, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Atlanta. An educator, activist and author, she penned a memoir about growing up in the old Foote Homes public-housing development.
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Opinion
Opinion: Like Minneapolis, Memphis doesn’t have an ‘immigration problem’
“Introducing immigration enforcement into our neighborhoods does not make us safer; it fractures trust, drives fear underground and harms families who are already contributing quietly and faithfully to the life of this city.”
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Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: The NBA trade deadline looms. Will Memphis have 2 lottery picks?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington assess the trade market for the Memphis Grizzlies as the Feb. 5 deadline approaches.
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Games
Daily WordRow: Feb. 1
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.