Emoni Bates’ status in question for Cincinnati game
Bates’ father refutes tweet that said the freshman’s future with the Memphis Tigers was in question.
City Council approves $5M for Tom Lee Park redesign
The ARPA funding is in place of Tourism Development Zone revenues the city pledged as part of a $10 million contribution toward the $62-million redesign of Tom Lee Park currently underway.
Union Station hotel approved by City Council with conditions
The council moved to bind approval for a new Midtown hotel to other parts of the project, calling for retail and residential development before a certificate of occupancy can be issued for the hotel.
Saint Francis-Bartlett permanently closes labor, delivery unit
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is ending its birth and delivery services at the suburban location, shifting those to a single location at St. Francis Hospital-Memphis on Park Avenue.
Fire closes Corky’s Poplar Avenue location
Office equipment set off the early-morning fire at the restaurant in East Memphis.
Cramsey: Maturity of Gunnell, Henigan makes for healthy QB battle
The new offensive coordinator for the Tigers, Tim Cramsey, is reassured after meeting Memphis’ two quarterbacks.
Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane picked for NBA Rising Stars showcase
The guard is the fourth Grizzlies player to be picked for the All-Star Weekend showcase in the past three seasons.
Governor’s choice for state Supreme Court nominee moves forward
Republican lawmakers say Sarah Campbell shouldn’t recuse on the voucher case, one of Lee’s signature accomplishments.
Vollintine Evergreen may see new resource center, grocery store
The announcement was made by Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas during a recent annual Vollintine Evergreen Community Association meeting Saturday, Jan. 29.
City shuts down Orange Mound homeless shelter
City officials cited unsafe conditions and the shelter not being up to code, including no working smoke detector and no sprinkler system in case of a fire.
School-to-subdivision project gives Graceland neighbors pause
The proposed 13.35-acre subdivision, called The Palms at Graceland, would feature one- and two-story single family homes on as many as 42 lots where Graceland Elementary School once stood.
New COVID case count lowest since late December
The Shelby County Health Department reported 474 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Scouting report: Hardaway expects Cincinnati rematch to be grimy, physical
The Bearcats have won four of their past five since losing to Memphis and have risen to No. 68 in the latest NCAA Net Rankings.
Tyus Jones believes the Grizzlies have something special brewing, but will he be here for it?
Tyus Jones has undeniably been an important bench piece for the Grizzlies. But with his contract expiring, his future with the team is in question.
Mueller Industries reports ‘exceptional’ fourth-quarter earnings
Mueller reported $956.4 million in fourth-quarter net sales and operating income of $172.1 million.
Former SCS board member announces run for Bartlett alderman seat
Reaves announced this past weekend that he will seek the suburb’s Position 3 seat held by David Parsons. Parsons has announced he will run for mayor rather than seek another term as alderman.
Mid-South’s largest OB-GYN practice building bigger DeSoto presence
MOGA offices in DeSoto County are moving to a new building for a larger, more efficient facility to better serve patients.
Germantown Planning Commission OKs Glasgow conservation plan
The commission reviewed a plan for 28 acres of Glasgow. The conservation area is on the northern portion of the former Germantown Country Club.
Stax Museum added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Clayborn Temple, Mason Temple Church of God in Christ and the National Civil Rights Museum are among the Memphis sites.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Lawson embracing glue guy role
Chandler Lawson tries to find other way to impact the game besides scoring.
Former Tigers kicker Jake Elliott named to Pro Bowl
Elliott set a Philadelphia Eagles franchise record this season by succeeding on 90.9% of field-goal attempts.
$10 Deal: Crawfish étouffée and more at Parish Grocery
The crawfish étouffée is spicy, creamy and flavorful, the best of a bundle of good $10 (or less) bets at Parish Grocery.
Morrison, Sawyer disagree on bipartisanship and county lobbying firm
Commissioner Brandon Morrison wants the county commission to rehire the lobbying firm it has used in the past and called for a “compromise to purple.” Commissioner Tami Sawyer said the call for bipartisanship “makes absolutely no sense at all.”
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
It’s Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day — and this week in Memphis may feel like something of a do-over. But hopefully it’s in a hilarious, nostalgic way.
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Business
Movers & Shakers
First Horizon and Saint Francis Healthcare announce promotions and additions.
Premium Business With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
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Sports
Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
As we finally arrive at the NBA’s trade deadline week, let’s survey a few pressing Grizzlies topics.
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Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Suburbs
Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
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Arts & Culture
Calkins: After a year of triumph, death and music, the Central High jazz band plays on
Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”
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Opinion
Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
As we finally arrive at the NBA’s trade deadline week, let’s survey a few pressing Grizzlies topics.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
It’s Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day — and this week in Memphis may feel like something of a do-over. But hopefully it’s in a hilarious, nostalgic way.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: The NBA trade deadline looms. Will Memphis have 2 lottery picks?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Snowy seats
Today’s puzzle is of the snow-covered seats at FedExPark’s Avron Fogelman Field and was taken by Patrick Dolly.