Calkins: Ten years of airplanes — and miracles
For 10 years, FedEx has named an airplane after a St. Jude kid. But the best part of the story? It’s what has happened since.Related story:
Bartlett moves forward on limits to political signs, holiday decorations
“My grandfather taught me that my rights stop where your nose starts, so if you’re putting things up in yards that bring down my property value, you’re impeding my rights,” said Bartlett Mayor A. Keith McDonald.
Townsend: With BlueOval City, ‘everyone is looking at us now’
Incoming Greater Memphis Chamber president and CEO Ted Townsend spoke Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon.
Juvenile suspected in Phil Trenary slaying charged in separate shooting
The then-16-year-old girl who had charges dropped against her in the slaying of Greater Memphis Chamber CEO Phil Trenary has now been charged with attempted first degree-murder.
Arlington mayor talks voter ‘buzz'; Panel promotes residential growth
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman lost a bet on voter turnout by a hair. A “38002 All-Star panel” discusses economic development for the suburb.
St. Jude patient honored during FedEx St. Jude Championship
This year marked the 10th anniversary of FedEx’s Purple Eagle program, an annual event in which the Memphis-based company honors a St. Jude patient who is also the child or grandchild of a FedEx team member.
McIlroy: Tuesday’s LIV ruling takes focus off ‘sideshow’ and returns it to golf
FESJC favorite says efforts of three golfers to seek an injunction allowing them to play this week is “personal” to him.
Table Talk: New Sunrise opens next month; Crazy Italians closes
Sunrise opens on Mondays on Jefferson, plans to open next month on Poplar, and the Crazy Italians in Cordova has closed for good because of a staffing shortage.
New card game celebrates Memphis culture
“You Can’t Say That: Memphis Mane Edition” is similar to Taboo.
Red-hot Finau looking to break through in Memphis
On the heels of two victories, 32-year-old Tony Finau is after his first win in Memphis — even though he’s the “defending champ” this week. McIlroy: Tuesday’s LIV ruling takes focus off ‘sideshow’ and returns it to golfRelated stories:
Olive Branch park gets $75k electrical upgrade for show
Improvements to the electric grid at City Park in Olive Branch will contribute to a stellar holiday light event.
FESJC first and second round pairings and tee times
Here are the first and second round pairings and tee times for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, which tees off Thursday at TPC Southwind.
High school football 2022: Complete week-by-week schedules
Local high school football season kicks off with games on Aug. 18.
Report: Tigers hire new basketball assistant coach
The University of Memphis basketball program is hiring an assistant coach with links to former Duke leader Mike Krzyzewski, according to reports.
New suburban principals enjoying first week of classes
New principals in the northeastern municipal districts open the school year with hope, promise and new direction.
Herrington: FESJC is a good time, even if you don’t know a bogey from Bogie
The tournament’s new “Soul-in-One Celebration” was canceled Wednesday, but that didn’t stop Chris Herrington (who hasn’t played a round of golf since he was 15) from hanging out and having fun.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis plans to have the best special teams in the country
Special teams coordinator Charles Bankins wants to have the No. 1 ranked special teams unit and wants Joe Doyle to be nation’s best punter this season.
Sources: Sulipeck not returning to FOX13
The TV station’s chief meteorologist hasn’t appeared on air since May, after a controversial tweet following the Grizzlies’ Game 3 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Swearengen resigns, Council debates district lines
The resignation comes as the council debates whether or not to make changes to district lines ahead of the special election .
Petition calls for Amy Coney Barrett’s removal from Rhodes’ Hall of Fame
The petition requests Barrett’s removal from the Hall of Fame based on her “public breach of the Honor Code.”
With Brooks’ move, new director will be ‘critical’ for Downtown
“I think the museum field has been going through this long, kind of traumatic, transition from being a place that was for a very small group of people, by a very small group of people, to a place that is very much a civic asset for a city,” said incoming Memphis Brooks Museum of Art executive director Zoe Kahr.
Memphis Redbirds sold a second time, leaving Diamond Baseball Holdings
The Memphis Redbirds have a new ownership group, but Craig Unger will remain president and general manager of the team.
Metro
Tyre Nichols family attorneys say Memphis hasn’t handed over key docs
That squabble spilled into court documents Jan. 10 with Nichols’ attorneys attempting to compel the city to turn over key documents for the ongoing civil rights lawsuit. The lawsuit is set for trial in July 2026.
City of Memphis Snow is melting, but mornings could still be treacherous
Business
Flights canceled across the US; FedEx warns about possible delays
FedEx released a service alert Thursday saying delays and disruptions for inbound and outbound shipments are possible “due to local conditions and restrictions.”
Premium Food News Food Files: The Crazy Coop, Cache 42 Downtown open
Sports
Box score: Grizzlies 127, Timberwolves 125
NBA box score for the Saturday, Jan. 11 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Memphis Grizzlies Morant hits tiebreaking shot with 18 seconds left as Grizzlies beat Timberwolves
Food
$10 Deal: The Lamplighter’s bare bones, but delectable, cheeseburger
Pair your burger with a beer, cue up a Patsy Cline song on the jukebox and let yourself be charmed by the misshapen magic of this Midtown institution.
Suburbs
World famous horses gallop back to Memphis
The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in more than a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week
Arts & Culture
Memphis musicians, Stax family remember the legendary Sam Moore
Sam Moore, one half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at age 89. Memphis musicians and fellow Stax alumni eulogized Moore on Saturday.Related content:
Opinion
Conaway: Let’s pick the cabinet
“Aside from the obvious point that we could all suggest better than we’re going to get, the larger point is that we’re all going to need each other as things shake out in Washington.”
Podcasts
What the Live Nation venue at Crosstown can bring to Memphis
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown Concourse, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk not just the new venue but also all kinds of new happenings in and around Crosstown.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Jan. 10
If snow is falling, you definitely have time for a quick crossword.