Calkins: On his 50th birthday, Penny Hardaway is doing what he loves
Penny Hardaway is 50! And he’s spending his birthday at an AAU tournament in North Augusta, South Carolina, because he is working to bring a title to his hometown.
Vaccinations join masks in pandemic politics
If masks have been the face of the nation’s political divide during the pandemic, what are COVID vaccinations?
Door-to-door effort delivers Spanish-language COVID vaccine info
Volunteers and employees of office of Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris targeted the 38128 ZIP code in North Memphis, because of its prominent Spanish speaking-population, citing a disparity in local vaccination rates among Hispanic communities.
Demonstrators rally in support of Palestine
Memphis Voices for Palestine, along with the Memphis chapter of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, led a march down Cooper Street holding signs that read ‘Zionism Equals Violence’ and ‘Free Palestine.’
Big picture: Lensrentals turns 15, plans move to larger headquarters
A doctor’s hobby evolved into the world’s largest company of its kind, and Roger Cicala’s expertise in lens sharpness and quality has even drawn the attention of NASA.
Salazar’s goal gives 901 FC a draw in Indianapolis
Michael Salazar scored early in the second half Saturday as Memphis 901 FC ran its unbeaten streak to three games with a 1-1 draw against Indy Eleven at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis.
Food for Thought, gathering for the intellectually hungry, ends after 29 years
‘I started because I was desperate for good conversation,’ Rob Sangster says of the informal salon that provided a forum for discussing topics of importance to Memphis.
Kids get time with Tigers football players, and receive restful gifts
The Tigers were part of the ‘Hope to Dream’ program that gave new beds to children in need, and in return received memories of their own they’ll cherish.
Metro
TDOT working to keep roads clear as freezing conditions endure
Despite the snowy weather, Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay cameras showed steady traffic on the Interstate 55 and Hernando DeSoto bridges. Streams for other interstate routes in the city showed minimal weather-related disruptions.
City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
Business
Some believe Supreme Court will uphold TikTok ban, but Memphis-area baker is optimistic
After attending Friday’s nearly three-hour Supreme Court hearing, Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies feels her side will prevail.
City of Memphis Global Café team delivers warm, hearty meals to snowed-in neighbors in need
Sports
Memphis Grizzlies sign G League breakout Zyon Pullin to two-way contract
The Memphis Grizzlies signed G League breakout Zyon Pullin to a two-way contract. Pullin is averaging 24.8 points, 7.7 assists and 6.7 rebounds through six games of the G League regular season.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Food
TikTok ban — and local cookie entrepreneur’s case — go before Supreme Court Friday
“We are being asked to be present so that these court justices can ... put faces to creators and stop seeing this as so much of a battle about data breaches of state information,” said Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies.
Suburbs
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.
Arts & Culture
GloRilla to perform on SNL
The Memphis rapper, whose real name is Gloria Woods, will be the musical guest on the Jan. 18 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
Opinion
Hill: Believe now? Zach Edey is (still) the rightful ROTY favorite
“Before the doubts about his NBA potential loudened, Rookie of the Year contender Zach Edey was in the gym three times a day preparing for his professional opportunity.”
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
Word Search: Happy birthday, Elvis!
Can you solve this week’s word search?