MPD officers under investigation following man’s traffic stop death
Tyre D. Nichols, 29, was injured following a confrontation with officers around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads in southeast Memphis.
Martin: Tigers lean on Davis to keep season alive, like Hardaway planned
Just days after allowing a game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation against UCF, the Memphis Tigers found themselves in the same exact predicament against Temple. Luckily, they have Kendric Davis to rely on.
Kendric Davis saves day, allows Memphis to escape with win over Temple
Kendric Davis led Memphis to victory Sunday on a buzzer-beater. The Tigers have picked up a much-needed conference road victory against the Temple Owls.Related story:
Former Arkansas O-lineman commits to Memphis
Former MUS offensive lineman Marcus Henderson is the third Arkansas transfer to commit to the Tigers this year. Former Razorbacks Simeon Blair and Reid Baur are also joining Memphis for the 2023 season.
As road salt washes away, the Mississippi River gets saltier
Unlike other pollutants, chloride doesn’t break down in water over time. In other words, once it’s in, there’s no getting it out — and just a teaspoon of salt can pollute five gallons of water forever.
It’s the shoes: Ja Morant discusses the dunk he always wanted
The Indianapolis crowd full of Pacers fans erupted when Ja Morant made his dunk, and the Memphis Grizzlies were the road team. No one could believe what they just witnessed.
Bane, Morant shine as Grizzlies beat Pacers
Desmond Bane had a happy homecoming and Ja Morant’s dunk went viral in the Grizzlies’ win over Indiana. Related story:
‘She deserves respect.’ For transgender victims, closure can lie further out of reach
Gender issues complicate the reporting of cold cases for transgender victims, but a Shelby County initiative offers hope to families.Related story:
Good Flippin’ Pancakes expands to groceries around Memphis
After being diagnosed with egg and dairy allergies, Brinkley Erb flipped over pancakes with no gluten-containing ingredients, no added sugar and no added flour.
In ‘Everybody Knows,’ former sports writer tackles post-apocalyptic satire
The novel begins 10 years from now, as most of the characters are afloat on vessels headed for Memphis, escaping a biblical rain that has submerged Nashville and a large swath of Tennessee.
Animal lovers hopeful about proposed changes to city ordinances
Amendments to animal welfare laws could include mandatory microchipping for pets, and modification to policies about dogs “running at large,” which animal welfare organizations see as key to stopping overpopulation and neglect.
Metro
Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
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Business
New stores and development signify a growing Millington
A new Academy Sports in Millington is part of a stream of businesses coming to the North Shelby County suburb.
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Sports
Why Tigers assistant Tony Madlock left his head coaching job to come home
Tony Madlock spent the last five years as a head coach at two different programs, but he stepped away from Alabama State for his second stint as a Memphis Tigers assistant.
Arlington Collierville volleyball secures district title
Player of the Week Kirby standout voted player of the week
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders through Week 5 games
High School Sports Week 6 high school football preview: Potent offenses collide in 1-2 clash
Food
Food Files: American comfort food takes over former Maciel’s space
“Initially, it could be a turnkey business; however, we decided that we wanted to do a bigger restaurant idea,” the restaurant’s owner said.
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Suburbs
Collierville volleyball secures district title
The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.
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Arts & Culture
Gonerfest starts tonight, and so do the unofficial afterparties
The Cooper‑Young record store’s annual festival returns to Wiseacre and the Overton Park Shell with a surge of late‑night shows.
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Opinion
Sanford: Political fighting in Memphis and across America is hurting local Democrats
“With Republicans refusing to address high gas prices, heavy-handed immigration policies and blatant corruption by President Trump, Democrats have been handed all the ammunition they need to put their GOP opponents on the defensive. But instead, some are fighting each other.”
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Podcasts
Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Demolition is underway at proposed Regional One site but who’s paying for it?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: St. Jude Rides
Today’s puzzle features one of the more than 300 motorcyclists who took part in the 20th annual St. Jude rides event. Mark Weber took the photo.