901 FC’s playoff run: From elation to devastation
Memphis 901 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies went to stoppage time before Sunday’s USL Championship Eastern Conference semifinal match was decided.
Topgolf site sells, construction scheduled to begin
Topgolf could start construction on its future Memphis home this week. The sale of the site was finalized late Friday.
Strong second half in win over Lane College a ‘familiar’ sight for Hardaway
In head coach Penny Hardaway and Co.’s final exhibition game Sunday afternoon against Lane College at FedExForum, the Tigers were again pushed for much of the opening half.Related story:
As war rages, displaced Ukrainians long to return home
‘You understand how everything can change in the power of politics. You’re just human. You want to live your life,’ said Kostya Domaratskyy, who left his country to earn an MBA at CBU, and now is stranded in Memphis.
Brooks strong showing spoiled by Utah’s sizzling shooting
The Jazz drained 19 3-pointers to outduel the Grizzlies on Saturday night. Related Story:
Larry Brown taking leave of absence from Tigers basketball
Brown, who is the eighth-winningest coach in NBA history and only coach to win both an NBA title and NCAA national championship is in his second year with the Tigers program. Strong second half in win over Lane College a ‘familiar’ sight for HardawayRelated story:
Airport master plan update includes hotel development
The most immediate updates to the master plan, which was last updated in 2018, include demolishing Concourses A and C to create more parking as well as sweeping updates to the terminal.
Opinion: A public health approach to community violence
“The recent community violence may seem unprecedented and shocking to some in our community. Yet, for many of our Shelby County families, violent crime has long been a part of their daily reality.”
Echols: Finding what we believe down deep — where it matters
“There’s no person who is completely free of faith. Even atheism requires a hearty and confident step of conviction. And when you find you’re locked in a teeny, tiny closet, even the smallest step matters.”
Arlington’s Baptist Emergency Department seeks staff as opening approaches
Baptist Arlington Emergency Department — West Tennessee’s first freestanding emergency department — will increase access to health care for residents of northeast Shelby, Fayette, Tipton and Haywood counties while providing new jobs for local residents.
Dia de los Muertos festival bridges cultures and connects loved ones
Memphians gather at the Brooks Museum to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday hosted annually to honor those who have died.
Houston falls to Bearden in girls soccer final for second straight year
The Mustangs finish 18-1-1 and are runners-up for the fourth time in their history.
Movers & Shakers
WLOK Radio, DT design studio and Baptist Memorial Health Care announce additions and promotions.
Metro
Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year
The Lakeland School System resurrected an old name for its new middle school.
Education Memphis releases funds to ease pre-K crisis — but the fight isn’t over
City of Memphis City Council questions road-clearing policies as MLGW warns of ‘sticker shock’
Education Opinion: The failure to fund pre-K hurts children and families
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: State money goes Downtown, and Ford pleads guilty
Business
Elon Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company
Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.
Premium Business With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Sports
Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what’s next for the Grizzlies
Chris Herrington wades into the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, explains what happened Tuesday and what it means and what it suggests.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies enjoy team-wide romp in last home game before trade deadline
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway: ‘I will be the last person, ever, to damage this program’
High School Sports Rebounding, free throws lift St. George’s over Harding
Food
Recipe Exchange: Boscos’ wood-oven shrimp
There’s a signature appetizer at Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. in Overton Square that was inspired by a trip to the Big Easy.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Sunrise Memphis’ bi bim bowl
Suburbs
Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year
The Lakeland School System resurrected an old name for its new middle school.
Premium Arlington Arlington passes first readings of beer and liquor ordinances
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Send Help’ is a good time, and ‘Macbeth’ is at Crosstown
Stranded on a South Pacific island with Rachel McAdams? Be careful what you wish for in Sam Raimi’s “Send Help.”
Premium Visual Arts Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
Opinion
Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what’s next for the Grizzlies
Chris Herrington wades into the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, explains what happened Tuesday and what it means and what it suggests.
Education Opinion: The failure to fund pre-K hurts children and families
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis
The scene in Memphis has been very different from the one in Minneapolis, and there are many theories about why that is.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 2
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?