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
Hundreds of jail inmates will be moved to combat overcrowding, sheriff says
Bonner also denied that his office is working with ICE to make immigration arrests and talked about inmate deaths at the jail, also known as 201 Poplar.
Premium Public Safety Gun purchased 6 hours before Mississippi Boulevard pastor was killed, witnesses say
Premium City of Memphis After more than a year of negotiations, the City of Memphis has closed on the Sheraton
Shelby County Judge to deny dismissal request for case against Ford
Business
2 new signs coming to Downtown skyline
Regions Bank is adding its name and logo atop a 98-year-old building in Downtown Memphis.
Business Council approves $2.5M loan for meals along with fire chief, general services head
Premium Business Arlington puts future solar plant plans on ice
Premium Business Chef Jimmy Gentry takes no-nonsense path to Michelin stage
Sports
Calkins: It’s the best sport in the universe — and it’s booming in Memphis these days
The hottest sport in Memphis? No, not pickleball. Cross country is having a moment. And that’s a very good thing.
Memphis Grizzlies Former Grizzly Tony Allen arrested for drug possession in Arkansas
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Less drama, but the same old losing as Grizzlies fall to big, talented Rockets team
Memphis Grizzlies Rockets roast Grizzlies early, and never let go of throttle
Food
Table Talk: Michelin guide whets Memphis chefs’ appetite for stars
More from the Michelin Guide’s American South 2025 event as well as how the recognition has energized the Memphis honorees.
Suburbs
Gun purchased 6 hours before Mississippi Boulevard pastor was killed, witnesses say
The gun recovered at the apartment where Brodes Perry was killed was bought hours before he and his wife were shot, witnesses said in the second day of trial.
Arts & Culture
From ‘Southside Doublewide’ to ‘Cuffing Season,’ 5 must-see November concerts
Homegrown Booker T. Jones, rock singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy, two-time Grammy-winning jazz instrumentalist Marcus Miller and more musicians come to Memphis this month.
Opinion
Calkins: It’s the best sport in the universe — and it’s booming in Memphis these days
The hottest sport in Memphis? No, not pickleball. Cross country is having a moment. And that’s a very good thing.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Motorists take notice of task force
With traffic stops being a large part of the task force’s activities, anecdotal evidence suggests some area drivers are becoming more conscientious about expired license plates and revoked driver’s licenses.