Grizzlies lose to hot-shooting Kings, drop third straight
The Kings made 22 shots from 3-point range and outscored the Grizzlies by 30 from beyond the arc to hand Memphis its first three-game losing streak of the season. Related stories:
Anticipating February ‘rush,’ Halbert to close Downtown vehicle registration for two weeks
Less than 24 hours before the partial closing begins, the Shelby County Clerk says it is to “stay ahead of February’s anticipated rush.”
Attorney Ben Crump, Tyre Nichols’ family review ‘appalling,’ ‘heinous’ video
“What we saw, regrettably it reminded us of the Rodney King video,” attorney Ben Crump said. “Unlike Rodney King, Tyre didn’t survive.” Officer involved in Tyre Nichols’ death previously accused of brutality Two MFD personnel relieved of duty after Tyre Nichols incidentRelated story:
Social media: ‘Is there a serial killer loose in Westwood?’ Cops: ‘No.’
A TikTok user has drawn attention to a possible connection between six murders in the Westwood area. Raines Station police addressed each one.
Shelby County Commission approves three-month moratorium on Land Bank sales
The unanimous Shelby County Commission vote Monday for the moratorium came despite county attorneys warning the commission might be overstepping its authority. Winner of District 86 primary to get an extra day’s jump on appointmentRelated story:
St. Jude unveils $50 million Family Commons, a haven for patients
Marlo Thomas, St. Jude’s national outreach director and daughter of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas, was in Memphis to cut the ribbon at the commons, which will officially open on Feb. 7.
Council member proposes name change for Audubon Park
The Memphis City Council is also expected to take up the Dream hotel project on South Main and a damage deposit proposal for Memphis in May’s return to Tom Lee Park.
Officer involved in Tyre Nichols’ death previously accused of brutality
The former Memphis police officer was one of five MPD officers who faced disciplinary action and later fired following a Saturday, Jan. 7, traffic stop that led to the death of Nichols, 29, three days later.
Artist tells Scottsboro story with acrylic, reverence
“I wanted to catch them at their most authentic before the prison system had gotten a hold of them, before they had been changed by this trial. I wanted to see their actual faces,” artist Charles Shipp said.
Developers submit $7M cleanout plan for 100 N. Main
Once redevelopment is complete, 100 N. Main will include a restaurant, condos, 205 apartments, 160-room hotel and offices.
Collierville leaders ratify 15-year tax incentive for Orgill
Collierville’s mayor and aldermen ratified the PILOT that the Industrial Development Board approved last month.
The Lobbyist is P.O. Press dressed up and decked out
Jimmy Gentry’s new Downtown restaurant opens Monday for dinner, and you’ll find some of your P.O. Press favorites on the menu.
Cummings students to remain at LaRose for remainder of school year
The move was made in light of “unexpected construction delays” in the repair of a portion of the school library’s ceiling that collapsed back in August.
Memphis native returns home to celebrate second novel
Memphis native and young adult author Kristen R. Lee said she wants to tell stories from people who are not heard from often. Her new book, out Tuesday, explores those experiences.
Briarcrest boys remain No. 1 in latest AP basketball rankings
Nine local schools represented in latest state high school basketball polls.
Holly Springs Road residents to get new addresses
DeSoto County officials plan to change some addresses for a new section of Holly Springs Road to end years of problems caused by flash flooding in the area. The change could be annoying for residents affected.
Baneville: To Desmond, his great-grandmother meant everything
Fabbie Bane taught others how to be loving. For her great-grandson, Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane, that meant everything.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway gets win 100!* (Just don’t tell the IARP)
Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams were magnificent in leading the Memphis Tigers to their 100th win under Penny Hardaway. OK, the official record will say this was win No. 99. Either way, it was sweet.
Lakeland relegates smoke, vape shops to industrial areas
In an effort to control where smoking and vaping products are sold in Lakeland, the city’s commissioners have amended their ordinance to allow the businesses only in industrial districts.
Grizzlies Insider: Extras from ‘Baneville’ series
Not everything was able to make it into the “Baneville” series, so here are a few extra anecdotes that were previously cut out.
Former Marshall receiver commits to Memphis Tigers
Marshall transfer Corey Gammage caught 52 passes for 774 yards and six touchdowns for Marshall last season. Three-star running back from Louisiana commits to MemphisRelated stories:
Developer Bill Townsend reimagines historic Victorian Village properties
Developer Bill Townsend originally mapped out plans to turn the historic Pillow-McIntyre House into an antique shop. Then he had second thoughts. He shares his new plans for two historic properties in the Victorian Village neighborhood.
Vote for the high school girls player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from FACS, Houston, Lewisburg, MASE and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
Vote for the high school boys player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Bartlett, Bluff City, CBHS, MUS and Overton are up for consideration this week.
Gray Canary restaurant announces it’s closing
The restaurant at 301 Front St. announced on social media that Jan. 24-28 will be the final week of service. No reason was given.
Ballot Basics: Election Day is Jan. 24 in state House District 86
With an empty Republican primary on Tuesday’s ballot and no independent candidates, the winner of the 10-candidate Democratic primary will be the de facto winner of the seat after the token March special general election.
Metro
Violent crime down but property crimes, including vehicle thefts, way up
Major violent crime was down 5.1% in Memphis and 5% in Shelby County for 2022 compared to the year prior. But major property crime — mainly driven by more than a 100% increase in vehicle thefts — is up. Related story:
Elections Paul Young has most money in Memphis mayoral campaign coffers
Business
FedEx to lay off 10% of officer and director teams
Following two back-to-back quarters that saw FedEx report earnings well below company expectations, the shipping giant has been enacting sweeping cost-cutting initiatives.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Box score: Cavaliers 128, Grizzlies 113
NBA box score for the Thursday, Feb. 2 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Subscribers only Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: As trade deadline looms, Grizzlies need help
Food
Table Talk: Elwood’s No. 2 used to be a Leonard’s; February lunch takes us to Catalonia
Plus, Alcenia’s B.J. Chester-Tamayo killed it during her “Good Morning America” appearance: “Betty Joyce will feed your head, your heart, and, baby, I got your stomach.”
Suburbs
DeSoto County elections: 34 candidates and 7 contested races
Candidates file for a number of party primaries in DeSoto County. Two supervisor races are among the contested elections.
Neighborhoods
Teacher, banker find a second act at Getwell Elementary
Despite coming from different professional worlds, from different cities and even different countries, both wound up as teachers at Getwell Elementary in Parkway Village.
Arts & Culture
This September, hear from David Brooks at Our City, Our Story
This year, MIFA’s annual luncheon intended to inspire thoughtful conversation about community will feature political and cultural commentator David Brooks.
Opinion
Echols: ‘Even nature is wondering how this will all play out’
“The natural world around us is not just the backdrop of our lives. It’s a very real character in our story – one that has been around much longer than we have. It’s worth paying some attention to it, even now, when everything looks so bleak.”
Podcasts
Lincoln Park subdivision breaks ground in South Memphis
The affordable housing development has been a decade in the making. Construction begins amidst a new push to scale affordable housing in blighted areas beyond isolated units as well as new concerns about how nonprofits get the land for development.