Kelsey pleads guilty to two counts in campaign fraud case
State Sen. Brian Kelsey requested a hearing to change his plea eight days after an associate pleaded guilty.
Grizzlies rally falls short in final seconds against Kings
The Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter, but a comeback bid fell short in the final seconds against the Kings. Box score: Kings 113, Grizzlies 109 Why is Kenneth Lofton Jr. in the G League? Grizzlies have ‘a reason’Related stories:
Memphian among Colorado Springs shooting victims
OUTMemphis held a candlelight vigil Monday evening at 892 S. Cooper St.
Carbon monoxide leak causes Midtown apartments to be evacuated, kills pets
The Memphis Fire Department initially came to the scene at The Venue apartment complex to attend to a first-responder call.
Six local players named as Mr. Football finalists
Finalists will be on hand when the winners are announced on Dec. 7 in Nashville. Rosters for AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game announcedRelated story:
The art of business: How Arrow Creative bolsters local artists
Memphis Fashion Week founders established Arrow Creative as an incubator and studio space for local artists to “really push that creative entrepreneur spirit.”
U of M women’s soccer reaches new postseason heights
The Tigers reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history after having a rough start to the season.
District 15-AAAA basketball notebook: Bartlett High has the teams to beat
Expectations are high for the talented Panthers' boys and girls basketball teams.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Love it or hate it, there’s no controversy with Memphis’ new court
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya is a fan of Memphis’ new court but wants to know your thoughts.
Tiger freshman’s ‘unique skillset’ promises bright future
The coaching staff spoke highly of freshman Sutton Smith during fall camp, and he’s already shown flashes of why the Tigers love him so much.
Memphis Zoo, Overton Park finalize parking agreement
Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson met with representatives from the Overton Park Conservancy and City of Memphis Monday, Nov. 21,.
Fourth suspect in Young Dolph killing appears in court
During the Tuesday arraignment, Jermarcus Johnson, 25, was informed that his charge carries a potential sentence of 15 to 60 years should he be convicted.
New Eats: Restaurant Iris’ bar offers a little new, a little old
Iris’ bar is open daily, from 11 a.m. to at least 10 p.m., and the star of the show during a recent visit was executive chef Russell Casey’s shrimp toast.
TBI charges teen shot by officer
A 15-year-old juvenile has been charged with criminal attempt to commit second-degree murder, aggravated assault against a first responder and felony evading arrest.
Despite market softness, FedEx prepares for holiday peak season
The deadline to ensure packages arrive in time for Christmas using FedEx Ground is Dec. 14. The last day to ship for FedEx Express Saver is Dec. 20.
Memphis 901 FC names new coach
Former Atlanta United and Aberdeen FC manager Stephen Glass is the new head coach for Memphis 901 FC.
NFL Week 11: Notable performances from former Tigers
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard has scored six of his eight touchdowns in the last three games and it’s the second time this season that he’s had multiple scores in a single game.
Tigers bowl projections: Top location and opponent predictions
Memphis is bowl-eligible and prognosticators are all over the board on where and which opponent the Tigers might play.
Louise Patterson, wife of former COGIC presiding bishop, set the standard
“She had a very unique way of connecting with women of all ages, concerning real-life issues. She would often share her personal testimony and human experiences about life.” — Bishop Brandon Porter
Mississippi River basin’s record-breaking drought beginning to ease
This fall’s drought could be a harbinger of challenges ahead for the Mississippi River shipping industry.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Deannexation vote and a superintendent decision
Also happening this week: Graceland celebrates Lisa Marie Presley’s legacy.
winter weather City of Memphis Monday morning commute could be tough
Winter Weather Arlington ‘Much more difficult today than yesterday,’ and cold temps not expected to let up this week
City of Memphis In defense of Minneapolis shooting, Noem invokes Memphis
winter weather City of Memphis MLGW not expecting significant outages as Memphis dodges ice
Business
Update: Airport is open, but call before you go
Memphis International Airport is set to be open Sunday, Jan. 25, but passengers are strongly urged to contact airlines to make sure flights haven’t been canceled or delayed.
Premium Real Estate Fewer than 3,330 suburban homes sell in 2025
Transportation & Logistics FedEx planning new ‘Hercules’ facility at World Hub
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport sees 4.8 million passengers, 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025
Sports
Grizzlies game with Denver postponed
Winter storm conditions have postponed the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Denver Nuggets.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway is tired of waiting on his ‘bigger-money guys’
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: After latest double-digit loss, Memphis basketball doesn’t seem to have a plan
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How does recruitment out of the NCAA transfer portal really work? One new Memphis Tiger pulls back the curtain.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger Sutton Smith reveals why he didn’t play in Memphis’ bowl game
Food
Bonus Recipe Exchange: Erling Jensen’s snapper en papillote
Since the main ingredient steams in its own juices and the flavorings you’ve added, the result is an incredibly tender, moist and positively scrumptious dish.
Premium Food Cooking ‘en papillote’ isn’t popular anymore but local chefs are still fans
Suburbs
‘Much more difficult today than yesterday,’ and cold temps not expected to let up this week
Conditions across the area have led to treacherous road conditions and temperatures in the teens as the winter storm prepares to move out of Shelby County.
winter weather Metro Latest updates: City making progress on streets, but morning drive could be treacherous
Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: Connect with the arts, even if you’re iced in
Whether it’s snow, sleet, ice or all of the above, there are plenty of ways to bring the arts into your home this snowpocalypse.
Spirit of Memphis Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance
Opinion
Echols: ‘This has not been my best week’
“Their blood runs through my veins, and many of them walked in the light of grace the same way I am doing this week, just earlier on the timeline. God loved them, and he loves me, too.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: An epic storm may be coming. Let’s break out Champagne?
Podcasts
Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ goals as he leaves office at the end of August include negotiating new terms for funding universal prekindergarten services across the county.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: Why’d we send two sports guys to Europe?
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 24
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.