Adams enters health and safety protocols; Morant doubtful against Clippers
The Grizzlies will be without their starting center on the two-game Los Angeles trip.
Multiple Tigers will be game-time decisions against Cincinnati
Emoni Bates could be close to returning, but DeAndre Williams is in “bad shape” and is one of many Tigers who could be out against the Bearcats.
Application for affordable housing project in Whitehaven pulled
A statement announcing the withdrawal of the application, sent by councilman JB Smiley, came Thursday, Jan. 6, just one week before it was to be presented to the Land Use Control Board.
Robinson acquitted on two charges but judge denies acquittal, new trial on two other charges
A federal judge granted an acquittal on two wire fraud charges against state Sen. Katrina Robinson but denied acquittal or a new trial on two remaining counts of wire fraud.
Strickland asks Lee to make new bridge ‘long-term’ priority
Strickland asked Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, in a letter dated Thursday, to list the bridge project as one of the state’s long-term infrastructure priorities. He cited the three-month shutdown last year of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge as well as the advanced age of other bridges at Memphis across the Mississippi River.
Calkins: Morant makes Memphis magic
It was a quiet Thursday at FedExForum. But Ja Morant is so incandescent, he makes every night a memory.
Officials: Essential services continue to be ‘stretched’ by COVID
High COVID-19 case numbers are not only affecting staffing at testing sites but at area police agencies, fire departments and hospitals, Memphis and Shelby County officials said Thursday, Jan. 6.
New Eats: Pho 4 Ever gets it right in Cordova
Pho 4 Ever in Cordova offers an extensive menu and we’ve barely begun, but so far the food and the service are promising.
About Town: Fight continues against proposed gas station in Binghampton
The City Council delayed a vote on the convenience store that would be built on Tillman Street between Broad Avenue and Sam Cooper Boulevard in Binghampton.
Tigers notebook: Second-half Malcolm Dandridge, and more encouraging signs
Dandridge is starting to find himself, and Memphis is sharing the ball better.
Collierville planners move mixed-use proposal forward
The Collierville Planning Commission endorsed an outline plan for The Parke at Houston Levee Thursday. In addition to residential space, two hotels, about 39 acres of retail and 78,500 square feet of medical professional office are planned.
Conaway: Tell everybody about John Vergos’ world-class idea
Three years ago, John Vergos had a straight-up world-class idea. He thought Memphis was worthy of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lausanne, Arlington standouts win player of the week vote
Strong holiday tournament games pay off for Hayden Ledbetter and Alindsey Long.
Metro
Dangerous storms headed to Memphis have officials worried
This is the first time the forecast has hit a 5 — the top of the National Weather Service’s risk scale — since 2023, said a NWS meteorologist.
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Education New Frayser high groundbreaking a milestone for MSCS facility plan
State Government Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
Business
Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzles lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
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Food
Table Talk: Edge District wine shop boasts off-the-beaten path bottles
Representatives from Australian winery Unico Zelo, which focuses on sustainability, visited the Memphis wine shop earlier this week.
Suburbs
Wells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
Arts & Culture
Local museums, library organization brace for federal funding cuts
Appeal letters to Memphis Library Foundation supporters have already gone out as a new executive order would eliminate the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Opinion
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzles lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Jigsaw: Birthday paw-ty
This week’s puzzle features a photo from a celebration of local pup celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake.