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
MLGW looks to bring solar, battery storage onto the grid
Memphis Light, Gas and Water could generate electricity for the first time in decades.
City of Memphis If MLGW moves headquarters, utility will stay Downtown, CEO says
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Crime expert feels safe here, and Ford Jr. is off the job for now
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Business
Spirit Airlines launches nonstop flights between Memphis and Fort Lauderdale
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority officials said daily flights will be offered until April 10 when they will decrease to three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Business Memphis-area chemical innovator obtained by Chicago investment firm
Public Safety Memphis gynecologist charged with conducting unnecessary medical procedures
Premium Food News New owners plan changes for Harbor Town market
Sports
Memphis Tigers receive big boost to record-setting athletics donation
A new donation reestablishes an estate gift from the Bryant family as the largest in Memphis-athletics history.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway says retaining PJ Haggerty is offseason ‘Priority No. 1’
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Hardaway has earned this conference championship
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway’s Tigers have checked off one goal. They have two to go.
Food
What to Order: Who Dat Catfish at Ragin’ Cajun
Ragin Cajun’s Who Dat Catfish combines fried fish and crawfish etouffee to make a dish worthy of Mardi Gras.
Suburbs
Landers Center expansion gets $4M upgrade
Cost estimates total about $88 million, up from an estimate of about $84 million a year ago. It’s the first major expansion since the venue opened in 2000.
Arts & Culture
New hip-hop record connects Memphis, St. Louis
“This project is a reflection of that shared experience — two cities with so much talent and so much to say. ... Memphis and St. Louis are both places where success doesn’t come easy, but that’s exactly why it’s so worth it.”
Opinion
Echols: Our morning coffee is a funny little mercy
“This Coffee Dance we’re all doing with the way we make our morning joe is the way we wake up, it’s the way we ease into the day. Each of us is quietly declaring our own preferences over and over again, every single time the Earth goes round.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.