‘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.
Metro
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee to seek reelection
Hagerty’s decision to seek another six-year term in 2026 is the first move in a political puzzle that will determine what the 2026 ballot looks like in other races, including the race for Tennessee governor.
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
State Government Legislators bring back proposal for new Shelby County jail
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.
Premium Health Care Experts watch bird flu – H5N1 – with hands over eyes
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 fall to Kawhi Leonard, Clippers in California
Memphis committed 22 turnovers that led to 41 Clippers points. The Grizzlies have lost two of their last three.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 128, Clippers 114
Premium Sports UFL optimistic about Showboats connecting with Memphis fan base
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: What Memphis’ hot-and-cold nature says about its NCAA Tournament chances
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.