Metro

Wintry storm hits Memphis area

Snow flurries began to enter the Mid-South around 5 a.m. Sunday morning, leaving behind about 1.5-2 inches in most areas.

By Jasmine McCraven January 16, 2022

Memphis Tigers Football

Tigers reportedly to hire Marshall offensive coordinator

Marshall ranked No. 16 in total offense under Tim Cramsey this season.

By Frank Bonner II January 16, 2022

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies notebook: MLK Jr. Day game, injuries and Bane’s stats oddity

Ja Morant said that Monday will be a special occasion for the Grizzlies as they take on the Chicago Bulls in the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.

By Drew Hill January 16, 2022

Public Safety

Local pet owners to sue West Tennessee dog trainer

An animal abuse case has left many Mid-South families, including several Memphis ones, wondering about the fate of their pets.

By Jasmine McCraven January 16, 2022

State Government

GOP redistricting proposal adds Tipton County to Cohen’s seat

The map will likely allow Republicans to win another seat in Congress.

By Ian Round January 16, 2022

High School Sports

Saturday prep report: White Station, Arlington pick up wins in Bartlett girls showcase

Spartans hang on against tough Millington team in the I Have a Dream Girls Elite Showcase, while the Arlington Tigers end a two-game mini-skid.

By John Varlas January 15, 2022

Premium Geoff Calkins

Calkins: The Penny Hardaway era isn’t over. But this is sad.

When Memphis lost to East Carolina in 2016, it was the beginning of the end for Josh Pastner. This loss is different. What will it mean for Penny Hardaway?

By Geoff Calkins January 17, 2022

Memphis Tigers Basketball

ECU stuns Tigers at buzzer as they squander double-digit lead

Poor 3-point defense and even worse free-throw shooting doomed Tigers in the AAC game.

By Steven Johnson January 17, 2022

Memphis Tigers Basketball

What we learned about the Tigers after another heartbreaking loss

After dropping the game to ECU, it’s basically win the AAC tournament or bust for the Tigers.

By Steven Johnson January 15, 2022

Financial Services

Pay raises for corrections workers part of crime fight, Lee Harris says

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said the raises approved this month for 200 corrections center guards are being funded in part by fees the Justice Department is paying the county as it closes down a privately run federal prison. And he said more raises and bonuses are coming for others.

By Bill Dries January 16, 2022

Elections

Arlington incumbent aldermen face reelection in 2022

All three Arlington aldermen up for reelection this year are leaning to seeking new four-year terms in office.

By Michael Waddell January 16, 2022

Germantown

LENA program aims to boost young brain development

The University of Memphis and Germantown Community Library are teaming up to set the community’s youngest residents on a path to success.

By Abigail Warren January 16, 2022

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The Early Word: Tigers barely avoid a loss, and crime is down, but how much?

DOJ report will play into Nichols suit, a “kooky” eatery has closed in Cordova and we’ve got a look at Memphis running clubs.

By Bianca Phillips 8 hours ago

City of Memphis This Week in Memphis: Ja is back in court, and Chickasaw gates are back

Longtime Memphis law firms start new year with merger

A Memphis law firm with expertise in estate planning and trusts will join forces with one well-versed in real estate, corporate, and labor and employment law.

By Aisling Mäki January 02, 2025