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
County Commission stays in MSCS-takeover lawsuit
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also delayed action on two ordinances dealing with data centers and appointed two new judicial commissioners.
2026 elections Elections Early voter turnout trails 2018 pace
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Call him Ty JA-rome; plus, a Downtown law firm moves east
Premium Public Safety From Millington to Slovenia, how a viral post and a bar ended the hunt for a teen’s accused killer
Spirit of Memphis A former drummer in Central High’s award-winning jazz band finds his own beat
Business
Downtown Memphis moving in positive direction, officials say
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s president and CEO claimed at the organization’s State of Downtown event that Downtown Memphis came back faster from the COVID-19 pandemic than other cities.
Premium Health Care HPV vaccines up in Memphis area
Premium Transportation & Logistics AutoZone CFO to join FedEx
Premium Business ‘A place to belong’: Memphis Youth Symphony leader reflects on changes, looks forward
Premium Real Estate Bass, Berry & Sims leaving Downtown to anchor East Memphis development
Sports
Box score: Grizzlies 110, Jazz 105
This is the box score for the NBA basketball game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz on Oct. 26, 2026.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers’ Nemanja Popovic ruled eligible, but has withholding period
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: It took a while for Memphians to embrace him again. Some never will. Ex-Tigers coach John Calipari gets it.
High School Sports Bartlett High basketball standout Dylan Jones commits to Texas A&M
High School Sports Memphis-area top cross country times
Food
Sound Bites: Italian wine and cheese with Bari’s Rebecca Severs
Rebecca Severs joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk about running Midtown staple Bari Ristorante e Enoteca, working with her husband and three sons and the restaurant’s Italian wine and cheese programs.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Felicia Suzanne’s Oysters of Love
Suburbs
Bartlett High basketball standout Dylan Jones commits to Texas A&M
Jones is ranked the No. 1 player in Tennessee and is a consensus Top 40 player in the country.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland chooses houses over commercial in rezoning vote
Arts & Culture
Elvis rights owners suing AI company Anthropic for copyright infringement
The rights holders of more than 250 Elvis Presley songs are suing the Claude chatbot creator.
Spirit of Memphis New sculpture reflects South City’s history
Opinion
Herrington: Playing true and false on Memphis Grizzlies first impressions
Ty Jerome’s basketball philosophy, Zach Edey’s quick feet and Cameron Boozer’s quick decisions were among Week 1 Memphis Grizzlies highlights.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Blackburn’s video was silly. The reaction was even sillier.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis starts 3-0!
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap an exciting start for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: Downtown, MSCS lawsuit funding and early voting
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A Litter Box for everyone
Today’s puzzle features the board game Litter Box, created by Memphian Reuben Brunson. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.