Anticipated winter weather closes schools Thursday
The area is under a winter weather advisory, from early Thursday until Thursday evening, with total snow and sleet accumulations of up to two inches, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow what? Chances of wintry weather tonight and tomorrow morning
The National Weather Service says the Mid-South can expect snow for Thursday, Jan. 6.
Tom Lee Park redesign plaintiffs want parking lots restored
The plaintiffs are taking the city and Memphis River Parks Partnership to court over the $61 million Tom Lee Park redesign.Related story:
Taylor warns of packed hospitals even with less severe effects of Omicron
Shelby County Health Dept. Director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County commissioners Wednesday, Jan. 5, that state health officials are also watching the strain on hospitals and public health institutions closely.
Jury trials suspended in Shelby County as COVID cases spike
Jury trials in Shelby County Criminal Court are suspended through Jan. 28 as COVID cases increase locally.
Collierville investigates unsupervised high school classes
Three Collierville High classes were unsupervised Tuesday; the first day back after winter break. The district investigated, and Principal Roger Jones communicated with affected parents.
Authorities offer $15K reward for suspect in Young Dolph slaying
Authorities issued a warrant for a man they say is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Young Dolph. A $15,000 reward has been offered by police agencies for information on the whereabouts of Justin Johnson.
Grizzlies’ Brooks, Melton and Anderson exit health, safety protocols
Brooks and Melton could make their return against the Pistons, but Desmond Bane is unlikely to play.
Grizzlies Mailbag Part 1: Ja Morant’s ‘Rose year’ has team on the rise
Also tackled here: questions about Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kiwi culture.
Table Talk: Out with the old, in with the new, but who can tell?
Blue Plate Café to close after the death of its owner, Memphis Pizza Café goes to shorter hours due to staffing issues and we’re trying Kind January instead of Dry January.
2022 brings a few changes; 2021 left us changed
Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs discuss the end of 2021 and what’s ahead for 2022 in food.
Inked: More Medical District development; a gym activates a blighted corner
A new multifamily building planned for 220 S. Claybrook St. could offer more housing options for a growing Medical District.
Ford Megasite: Stanton, Suga’s set to reap rewards from Ford plant
Stanton has lost population, the income is low and its Downtown is gone, but a can-do mayor and a boost from Blue Oval City seem likely to change the town’s luck.
Arlington faces the challenge of maintaining atmosphere amid growth
Keeping the ship steady in terms of how the town develops remains a top priority for Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman this year, including strengthening and refining the town’s land use plan and ordinances.
901 FC re-signs captain Leston Paul
The 31-year-old midfielder is the lone remaining player from the club’s debut season.
Metro
Memphis council chair warned her behavior could violate city charter
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.
State Government Here’s who is on the panel that will hear the federal redistricting cases
North Mississippi There’s an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County
Public Safety State prosecutors, civil rights attorneys argue over bail statute
Shelby County DA sues over state laws requiring Task Force reports
Business
Horseshoe Tunica operator closer to $17B merger
Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Horseshoe casino in Tunica, is being acquired by a Houston-based entertainment company for $17.6 billion.
Premium Health Care UTHSC investigating former employees after racism claim involving controversial instructor
Premium Business In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Local Insomniacs get a third Memphis location
Premium Business Chef Flavas’ Bartlett location caught fire, but Downtown is ready for business
Sports
In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
The Memphis Showboats set sail out of the city last summer with their exit made official early last October. Yet that didn’t stop The Arena League from proceeding with plans, announced early last November, to award an expansion team to a region that has seen one pro-football outfit after another slip out of its grasp.
Spirit of Memphis Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: It may be ‘zero-sum’ for the league, but it’s bad for the Grizzlies
Premium Sports Memphis FC falls in home opener
Memphis Grizzlies NBA Lottery reform passes despite Grizzlies objection
Food
$15 Deal: Harry’s three-topping pizza
Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Etowah goes back to the beginning
Suburbs
Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
Germantown Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee
Arts & Culture
Eat spaghetti gravy at Italian Fest, and dance to Italo disco at Wiseacre
In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Discovering ‘Backrooms’, reliving ‘Summer of Soul’
Opinion
Herrington: The Grizzlies have a decision to make at No. 3. It might be an easy one.
The Grizzlies obviously covet Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But do they?
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘A garden is the remedy to the human condition’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Five Betties and a lot of cats
Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about all the wild, wonderful and just plain weird things happening this weekend.
Spirit of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
Games
Sudoku: May 29
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.