‘Tyre was a man': Loved ones of Tyre Nichols demand transparency from MPD
Tyre Nichols, 29, died days after being injured during an incident with Memphis police officers around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads.
Herrington: A special Grizzlies team wins on a special day
Dating back to the Pyramid days, this game and all that surrounds it is a major event for Memphis and for the Grizzlies, once a symbol of the city’s arrival as an NBA market and always a testament to its meaning.
FedEx volunteers package more than 30,000 meals for MLK Day
In addition to Memphis, meals will be packaged in eight other U.S. cities including Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles.
Grizzlies celebrate Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium honorees
Gary Payton, Luol Deng, Nancy Lieberman and Eddie George were recognized as this year’s National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award honorees as part of the Grizzlies Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game.
Grizzlies defeat Suns, collect 10th straight win
Ja Morant scored 29 points and Desmond Bane scored 28 in a dominant Memphis victory. Related story:
Sports and race intersect at MLK Day forum
Panelists at the National Civil Rights Museum event included Katrina Merriweather, head coach of the University of Memphis women’s basketball team, Memphis Grizzlies small forward Danny Green and former NBA superstar Grant Hill.
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win over Temple
There are limited opportunities left for quality wins on Memphis’ schedule. And if it plays anywhere close to the level at which it played versus Temple, it’ll be difficult to take care of business against even mediocre AAC foes.
Former Oklahoma DL headed to Memphis
The Oklahoma transfer is the 11th former Power Five player to commit to Memphis.
Local course fosters ‘dementia-friendly’ congregations
“With an aging membership in churches and the broader society, the need for compassionate care for those who have dementia is rapidly increasing.”
Tennessee foster children face the most ‘instability’ in the nation, report finds
About a third of Tennessee foster children are placed in three or more homes in their first year in state custody, according to a Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth report, putting children at greater risk of compounding trauma.
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.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Arlington, Bolton, Craigmont, Houston, St. Mary’s and Westwood are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Bolton, Briarcrest, Brighton, KIPP, MUS and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.
Father empowerment group brings mental health panel to Memphis
Panelists for the event will include Memphis rapper NLE Choppa, Grizzlies commentator Brevin Knight and Grind City media contributor Michael Wallace, and the topics discussed will cover Memphis-specific issues, like crime in the city.
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.
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‘Bearing witness matters’: Vigil protests ICE, honors woman shot in Minneapolis
After a woman was fatally shot by an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, a score of Memphians gathered to remember her and call for action amid local ICE activity.
Elections Here come the candidates for August elections
North Mississippi Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
State Government State lawmaker files bill to keep ICE out of schools, churches
Premium Education Election Commission hits the brakes for certain MSCS seats, citing judicial order
Business
Food Files: Gussied Up-date, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to move
Prepared to get Gussied Up, and Sweet Magnolia is looking to start a new chapter.
Premium Business Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb
free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International
Premium Business How the Grizz will help local biz leaders ‘extend the Memphis brand globally’
Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
Sports
Herrington: Laying out Ja Morant trade scenarios
Two teams in particular seem like a reasonable partner in a Ja Morant deal, but do either have real interest? And who else on the Grizzlies roster could be in play at the NBA trade deadline?
Memphis Grizzlies ‘I feel for him’: Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts to Ja Morant trade possibility
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: It’s no secret how the Grizzlies and Ja Morant got to this point
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces Florida Atlantic on the road
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Coward can’t reverse late collapse as Grizzlies lose 16th straight to Thunder
Food
$15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl
Here’s a rice bowl that’s cute, colorful and delicious.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Going ‘dry’ for January
Suburbs
Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
“This is an exciting day, not only in Mississippi’s future, but this is an exciting day for Mississippi’s kids and for Mississippi’s workforce and for Mississippi’s economy,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday about xAI’s new data center in Southaven.
Premium Millington $60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again
Arts & Culture
Be a blacksmith for a day, and celebrate the Goblin King’s 40th birthday
This week, Novel hosts a Broadway party, local cartoonists gamify art and Good Fortune’s head bartender takes over an Edge District bar.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Opinion
Herrington: Laying out Ja Morant trade scenarios
Two teams in particular seem like a reasonable partner in a Ja Morant deal, but do either have real interest? And who else on the Grizzlies roster could be in play at the NBA trade deadline?
Guest Columnists Opinion: We need to address criminal forensic priorities
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tribute artists, blacksmithing and more weekend fun
January is traditionally one of the slowest times of the year when it comes to social events. But it’s not the case this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A short drive to deliciousness
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 9
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.