Calkins: The Memphis Tigers threw a party — and everybody came
The University of Memphis basketball team smashed Central Florida Saturday. Landers Nolley II called it a “party at the crib.” But the best part of this gathering? Everybody came.
Memphis turns things around on UCF in comfortable win
Healthier than they’ve been in months, the Tigers played vintage defense and negated the Knights’ top scorer.Related story:
Penny Hardaway provides clarity on Emoni Bates injury
The U of M basketball player, who went home to Michigan to see a back specialist, is expected to return to Memphis on Sunday.
With the Tigers nearly whole, there’s no time left for excuses
With almost the entire roster healthy and available, it’s put up or shut up time for the University of Memphis basketball team.
Grizzlies blow past Magic, add to ‘SportsCenter’ package
The Grizzlies put on a show against the Orlando Magic on Saturday afternoon in a game that was shown across the world. Related story:
Box score: Grizzlies 135, Magic 115
Feb. 5, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Orlando Magic at Amway Center in Orlando.Related story:
Box score: Tigers 88, UCF 60
Feb. 5, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the University of Central Florida Knights at FedExForum.Related story:
Let’s do the Time Warp again: Drive-in movie series resumes
Load up the car and head to the Malco Summer Drive-In for an all-nighter of classic cinema. Each month features a different subject.
The cold truth: Thousands remain without power
The number of people without power remained at about 20% of MLGW’s customers by 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Germantown, Bartlett issue emergency declarations over ice, power outages
Germantown and Bartlett issued emergency declarations Friday. Other suburban mayors are not issuing declarations at this time.
Local activist sentenced to six years for illegally registering to vote
Pamela Moses, a Memphis activist, was sentenced to six years for illegally trying to vote. Her attorney says they plan to ask for a new trial.
Orange Mound shelter residents left without a place to stay amid ice storm
Residents of Juice Orange Mound’s HubOM warming center have resorted to sleeping outside in the cold, wintry weather following a notice of closure posted by the city.
Watch: Robinson expulsion from Senate calls to mind past dilemmas
This week’s vote by the state Senate to expel Memphis Democrat Katrina Robinson based on her conviction on federal charges is among the topics on a reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”
Memphis offering free tickets to UCF game, chance for people to warm up
With the week’s storm resulting in power outages and below-freezing temperatures, the Tigers said at least FedExForum will offer “a bit of a break.”
Desmond Bane drafted by Team Isiah for Rising Stars showcase
The Grizzlies second-year guard is joined on the team by former Memphis Tigers center Precious Achiuwa.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The same ice that snaps power lines and slickens streets also creates opportunities for photographers to catch some wintry images. Vote for your favorite one.
Metro
The Early Word: Outlook not so good for CBU, but The Station’s fight is over
Selberg’s job could have been saved, the old Coletta’s may serve Mexican food and the Redbirds blow their first playoff game.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
Premium Elections Mayor Paul Young defends approach to SpaceXAI in preview of reelection campaign
Premium Business Amid the ‘enrollment cliff,’ one Memphis college stalls, another surges
Metro Kratom explained: The gas station plant raising red flags across the Mid-South
Business
Gallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
The new Gallaway exit on Interstate 40 should have a different look and a lot of gas pumps in the coming year as Buc-ee’s construction continues along with a Love’s Travel Stop.
Premium Health Care VA Medical Center chief talks upgrades to Memphis facility: ‘Veterans deserve the best’
Business AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures
Premium Real Estate Inked: ProSuites, East Pointe Business Center and former Family Dollar
Premium Business Amid the ‘enrollment cliff,’ one Memphis college stalls, another surges
Sports
Hill: 20 things I’ve thought about before Memphis Grizzlies training camp
“It’s been a quiet offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies since the end of summer league. But that will soon change.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis’ outlook in American has improved since preseason forecast
Premium Sports Redbirds squander chances, drop Game 1 of playoffs
High School Sports ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat
Premium Memphis Tigers Football After Boise beatdown, Tigers made some changes to secure win against UT Martin
Food
When diners want a meal with a side of conversation
Looking for a quiet meal? Here are some ways, and places, to find it.
Food News Battle about The Station has finally ended, attorney says
Suburbs
Most Collierville aldermen say they wouldn’t have fired Selberg
Collierville aldermen say they weren’t ready to fire the chief when the August meeting was called off.
Premium Arlington Arlington commission approves site plan for new church
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Also screening this week, “Psycho” and “Breathless” provide a film education that budding Memphis cinephiles should really take advantage of.
Spirit of Memphis Teen music lab named for late Memphis producer Tay Keith
Opinion
Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’
“Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”
Chris Herrington Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Primetime,’ Dolly Parton’s ‘Nine to Five’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Revisiting Mongo’s legacy
In August, Robert Hodges, aka Prince Mongo, died. As his alter ego may suggest, Hodges was known to many Memphians as an eccentric character who claimed to be an alien.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant roundup
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raising Tigers
Today’s puzzle features 13-month-old Ava Calahan at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Greg Campbell took the photo.