As number of local power outages drop, repair difficulty increases
As of 5:30 p.m. Monday, more than 60,000 MLGW customers remained without power out of the 140,000 or so who initially lost it.
County Commission mulls filling Katrina Robinson’s state Senate seat
The commission debated Monday whether it should fill the District 33 seat Robinson was expelled from last week by fellow Senators. Part of the argument is whether it amounts to an endorsement of the Senate action.
South Memphis economic development groups get $1 million county grant
In other action, the commission approved funding for the Shelby County Sheriff’s office to up recruiting deputy jailers, environment justice initiatives and a continuation of several pandemic initiatives.
Cohen asks Lee to seek federal disaster aid for city
The push for a state request for federal aid comes as MLGW’s damage estimate from the ice storm has already exceeded the threshold for seeking assistance.
Emoni Bates returns to Memphis, will get therapy for back injury
Penny Hardaway notes intensity of practices, and why Josh Minott did not see more time on the court against UCF.
Herrington: As trade deadline looms, will Grizzlies leave a good thing alone?
It’s not just about the current team chemistry, but what management believes it can score for future use.
Should Tigers fans worry that Penny Hardaway has zero recruits?
Hardaway might be pondering a raid of the transfer portal, rather than pursuing high-schoolers.
How did Memphis’ Democratic congressional district survive redistricting?
A brief history of the Voting Rights Act in Tennessee, and Shelby County’s protected congressional district.
Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. backs himself, wants to be All-Star replacement
With Draymond Green declaring himself out for the All-Star festivities with a back injury, the 22-year-old Memphis forward is one of the first in line to be a replacement player.
Bluff City Biz: The City of Memphis and 100 N. Main with Bill Dries
The planned $267 million revitalization of 100 N. Main would include 60,000 square feet of office space for the City of Memphis.
DeSoto road projects could improve access to Memphis
Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.
Tigers’ lone 2022 basketball signee decommits
Maryland forward Noah Batchelor announced that he is reopening his recruitment, leaving the Tigers with zero class of 2022 commits.
Letter to the Editor: Sanford column ignorant and divisive
“Saying that white people are responsible for COVID lingering is untrue and once again an aim to racially divide,” letter writer Jane Maners says of Otis Sanford’s column.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week
Standouts from Briarcrest, Melrose, Memphis Business Academy, Northpoint and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Harding Academy, MAHS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10.
Listen to Grizzlies writers discuss the team’s recent road trip
The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the NBA’s most exciting teams thanks to their fancy alley-oop finishes.
MSCS to reopen all but seven schools
A majority of Memphis-Shelby County Schools will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 8, following three days of weather-related closures.
Metro
Judge to deny dismissal request for case against Ford
A federal judge will deny a request to dismiss one of the charges against Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., he said Wednesday, Nov. 5.
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Business
Council approves $2.5M loan for meals along with fire chief, general services head
Both appointments received standing ovations at City Council chambers. The 0% loans will go to Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA), the Hospitality Hub, the Mid-South Food Bank and Feed the Needy.
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Sports
Before opener, Penny Hardaway has ‘concerns about what’s going on’
“I’m not getting out of the guys what I want to get out of them right now,” Tigers coach said ahead of Memphis’ regular-season opener against San Francisco.
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Food
Michelin’s Southern debut: Memphis restaurants recognized at historic ceremony
Michelin held its first-ever awards ceremony dedicated to the American South. When the stars were finally revealed, Memphis made its mark. 5 Memphis restaurants recognized in Michelin’s American South guideRelated content:
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: How Collierville’s restaurant landscape is changing
Suburbs reporter Abigail Warren joins editorial director Mary Cashiola to talk about why the suburb walked back a proposed restaurant change and what will happen to the space Raven & Lily used to call home.
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
Echols: How well do you know Memphis? Here’s a photo quiz to test your knowledge.
Can you name the neighborhood in which these places are found? The street? How many of these spots make you think of some other memory?
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.