Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement.Related story:
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Grizzlies, FedEx volunteers spruce up Springdale Elementary to honor MLK
FedEx volunteers and Grizzlies volunteered to help spruce up Springdale-Memphis Magnet Elementary on Thursday as part of a day of service in celebration of the coming Martin Luther King Jr. King Day holiday.
DMC unveils parking aid for some Downtown workers
The Downtown Memphis Commission celebrated 2022’s developments at its State of Downtown event at the New Daisy Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 12. At the event, they announced parking incentives for some Downtown workers.
MPD warns of carjackers posing as police
A victim’s vehicle was taken in East Memphis by six male suspects posing as police officers.
FedEx’s Fred Smith says ‘Devotion’ story ‘just struck a chord with me’
The FedEx founder financed the film, about the first Black aviator to complete the U.S. Navy’s basic flight training program, and is donating the movie’s proceeds to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
Herrington: Grizzlies have become a different ‘Team Alley-Oop’
The Grizzlies are the only team in the top five in tossing oops in both half-court and transition basketball. Find you a team that can do both? Found ‘em.
Grizzlies Insider: Respect runs deep between Gregg Popovich and Taylor Jenkins
“You have a h--- of a team,” Popovich said Monday about Memphis. “Enjoy it.”
$10 Deal: Winner, winner, chicken dinner at Tops Bar-B-Q
A chicken sandwich with Memphis white sauce is new to the menu at Tops Bar-B-Q. But this deal does come with a caveat.
Up and away: Collierville students soar beyond simulators
Collierville High School has flight simulators, but a new program will take students above and beyond.
Citizens demand solutions at reckless driving forum
“The number of reckless driving prosecutions has remained relatively steady in the last year or two, but the number of drag racing prosecutions has really increased significantly by 300%,” Mulroy told the forum.
Olive Branch neighborhood to get pricey fix for crash-prone zone on Miss. 302
“I had sticker shock,” Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said. “I would have thought we could put up five traffic lights for that much.”
Memphis running back Asa Martin enters transfer portal
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MSCS employee dead from gunshot wound
Larry Thorn, a school secretary at A. Maceo Walker Middle School in Whitehaven, was found dead from a gunshot wound at about 7 a.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of Gold Avenue.
Methodist, BlueCross BlueShield still at odds
“The insurance company is really going to get out-flanked, from a PR standpoint, by the Methodist system. Who wants to see kids not get the health care they deserve?” Dr. John Rodney said.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Support local business. They keep the money local.” — Rich Jacks, about First Horizon acquisition expected to close by April
“The horror of this is that an insurance company is allowed to dictate the quality of services we are provided without popular oversight, control where doctors work and the very continuing relationship between doctor and patient.” — Jim Mulroy, about Methodist, BlueCross BlueShield still at odds
“I still remember when we got our first color television. No remote and no cable. My father was amazed at how good the color was when Bonanza came on the television. Oh how I long for those days and my father’s voice.” — Danny Livingston, about Conaway: If they’re smart, I’m an idiot
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New MSCS bereavement leave policy clarifies who qualifies as immediate family
Under current district policy, employees are allotted three paid days off when a loved one dies but must use personal sick days.
The To-Do List: Beer for wizards, Sondheim’s greatest hits and MLK Day events
This week, a TheatreWorks play centers on Chicago’s Pekin Theater, the Mid-South’s wilderness is on display at the Dixon and the 1980s are back at Minglewood.
Memphis’ collapse to UCF offers Tigers a reality check
With only four chances remaining for the Tigers to grab Quad 1 or 2 wins, they’ve learned quickly that nothing they set out to do will come easily.
Memphis isn’t alone in water challenges, as nation struggles to repair aging systems
An industry group estimates there are 250,000 to 300,000 water main breaks in the U.S. every year — generating an estimated loss of 6 billion gallons of treated drinking water across the country.
Rossville girls basketball aiming for a higher profile
A talented trio of transfers have helped the Fayette County school to 18 straight victories.
Tigers land commitment from Mississippi State transfer running back
Former four-star prospect Ke’travion Hargrove announced his commitment to the Tigers through Twitter after spending two years at Mississippi State.
District 86 election marked by generational divide: The TikTok era vs. the Walkman age
Voters who show up for the District 86 race could serve as a bellwether for whether Memphians are ready to elect a new generation of political leaders or if they are content to stick with familiar names who have been around local politics and government for decades.
Metro
The Early Word: Trafficking probe sparks raid; NIH cuts will hurt St. Jude
Bartlett says no to a mosque, a judge upholds a service-dog ban and the Grizzlies are already hibernating.
Elections U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee to seek reelection
Public Safety Six officers charged after arrest of Shelby Farms murder suspect
Premium Public Safety Still more questions than answers one day after TacoNGanas raid
Business
Inked: Medical-waste removal company in Memphis; office building goes industrial
An office building is being converted in the East submarket. Dollar Fulfillment expands, and Daniels Sharpsmart comes to Memphis.
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Health Care St. Jude, WHO partner to get cancer meds to sick children around the world
Premium Real Estate Shift fuels occupancy at Cotton Exchange building
Sports
Grizzlies look tired in sloppy loss to Clippers
It was a bad night for Memphis in the franchise’s first game at the Intuit Dome. It was clobbered in a 126-111 loss to the Clippers. Related content:
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Food
Andrew Michael confirm new Germantown restaurant
The new restaurant will be able to seat up to 200 guests, and chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer said it will differ from their former New Orleans restaurant of the same name.
Suburbs
Collierville issues stop-work order on hotel’s construction for lack of fire access
A new hotel at Carriage Crossing was making significant progress until months ago. Since then, little has been done to the site. Now the town has forced work to cease.
Arts & Culture
Bartlett relay teams’ redemption story coming to the big screen
“The Press,” a documentary tracking the ups and downs in 2024 for the Panthers’ girls track team as they race to a win, debuts Tuesday.
Opinion
Opinion: Local schools must meet demand of economic opportunity
“It’s the responsibility of administrators, teachers, parents and elected officials like myself to ensure children in Shelby County are receiving the high-quality education they deserve.”
Podcasts
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Arlington, ECS, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.