New Eats: Gus’s in Germantown is everything fried chicken should be
Gus’s in Germantown is open at Poplar and Forest Hill Irene and delivers the same fine chicken that it does all over.
Whitehaven COVID vaccination site to reopen Friday
It will offer first, second and third Pfizer doses to people age 12 and older.
Harris: Alex Lomax gutted through the pain against Tulsa
Lomax came out of a walking boot to help the short-handed Tigers end a losing streak.
Ja Morant on impending All-Star selection: ‘I deserve this. I earned this.’
Ja Morant didn’t want to get there as a replacement. In his third season, he will become an All-Star exactly the way that he wished.
Playground at women’s center puts abortion debate before commission
The commission’s Democratic majority approved a $25,000 grant to fund a playground at the center in Midtown. People on both sides of the abortion issue had a lot to say before the vote.
Commission considers Juvenile Court and a return of federal oversight
Shelby County commissioners voted Monday, Jan. 24, to make a return of federal oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court a part of its legislative agenda in Washington D.C.
Germantown passes Glasgow development amendment
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to grant developer Spence Ray’s request for revisions to his proposal for Glasgow, the planned development on the former Germantown Country Club site.
Collierville board uneasy with location of proposed garage
“I’m not convinced the site is the right place, so the price doesn’t really matter,” Alderwoman Missy Marshall said.
Has Tyler Harris become the most indispensable Tiger?
In a tumultuous season, the team’s confidence in the former Cordova star has skyrocketed.
What Ryan Silverfield said about Seth Henigan’s status
During a radio interview, the Tigers coach touches on the quarterbacks picture and season expectations.
Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant isn’t the only Grizzlies player wowing us
The Memphis Grizzlies have plenty of statistics that jump off the page.
Calkins: Hardaway and the Tigers get a win they needed — and deserved
The Memphis Tigers ended a tumultuous week by beating Tulsa. It was a win the Tigers desperately needed — and richly deserved.
U of M running backs coach invited to NCAA and NFL Academy
Anthony Jones was among 25 college coaches selected to participate in the academy to be held next month in Indianapolis.
Bluff City Biz: Quite the week with Kevin Woods
Kevin Woods, the Memphis market president for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, has had a big week.
The Case of the Chase: Local leaders question police’s non-pursuit policy
The Memphis Police Department doesn’t engage in high-speed car chases unless in pursuit of a dangerous felon. But one City Council member says the policy should change.Related stories:
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week
Standouts from Briarcrest, Houston, MAHS, Millington and White Station up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from Bartlett, ECS, Freedom Prep, MHEA and Power Center Academy up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27.
Woods, Orgel, DMC’s Paul Young discuss future of 100 N. Main
Left vacant since 2014, Memphis’ tallest building is set to undergo a $267 million renovation.
U.S. House, state senate redistricting maps head to governor’s desk
Several organizations have said the maps are a textbook example of gerrymandering and will lead to diminished voting power for people of color.
Metro
The Early Word: Grindfather goes to jail, and top runners come to Memphis
Youth gunshot wounds are trending down, jail inmates are being moved and the Grizzlies extend their losing streak.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Task force journalism and frequently asked questions
Elections Mayoral candidates define themselves at first campaign forum
Premium Public Safety Memphis Business Academy football coach charged in drug conspiracy
Business
Council approves $2.5M loan for meals along with fire chief, general services head
Both appointments received standing ovations at City Council chambers. The 0% loans will go to Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA), the Hospitality Hub, the Mid-South Food Bank and Feed the Needy.
Premium Business 2 men electrocuted at xAI’s Southaven power plant
Premium Real Estate Historic Ashlar Hall listed for sale
Premium Real Estate Inked: Linetta’s Laundry planned for U of M area
Sports
Calkins: It’s the best sport in the universe — and it’s booming in Memphis these days
The hottest sport in Memphis? No, not pickleball. Cross country is having a moment. And that’s a very good thing.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Less drama, but the same old losing as Grizzlies fall to big, talented Rockets team
Memphis Grizzlies Former Grizzly Tony Allen arrested for drug possession in Arkansas
Memphis Tigers Basketball Before opener, Penny Hardaway has ‘concerns about what’s going on’
Food
Recipe Exchange: Apple Strudel
The Daily Memphian’s Kelsey Bowen says her version of this Thanksgiving staple is so good, it made her high school German teacher cry.
Suburbs
Arlington puts future solar plant plans on ice
With a rise in solar farms, Arlington has paused any future such operations until the town can come up with a plan to regulate their placement.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Jennifer Lawrence in ‘Die My Love,’ Tom Cruise gets ‘Risky’
Could Jennifer Lawrence be back in a big way? Plus, alien attacks at the Pink Palace, and chickens on the run.
Opinion
Opinion: The quiet grace of listening
“Real leadership in this moment comes not from those shouting from the sidelines. It will come from people who walk into neighborhoods and ask the simple disarming question: What do you need to feel safe?”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Task force journalism and frequently asked questions
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola, CEO Eric Barnes and metro editor Jane Donahoe talk about the site’s ongoing coverage of the Memphis Safe Task Force and answer a few frequently asked questions.