Grizzlies outwit, outplay Hornets
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies outwitted and outplayed the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Related story:
Calkins: Ja Morant got into a fight at a pickup basketball game. Should we even care?
A 22-year-old got into a fight with a 17-year-old at a pickup basketball game. Why does TMZ care? Because the 22-year-old was Ja Morant. DA’s office not pursuing criminal charges in alleged Ja Morant assaultRelated story:
MLGW plans internal review after blackouts, water crisis
A week after single-digit temperatures descended on Memphis — wreaking havoc on the city’s power supplier and creating a water distribution crisis — Memphis Light, Gas and Water shared plans to address its shortcomings.
Community leaders, stakeholders to discuss solutions to juvenile crime
“It’s hard for me to go to the grocery store or a restaurant or church without somebody approaching me, expressing concern about juvenile crime,” said Bill Gibbons, president of the Crime Commission. “People are upset about it in this community.”
Political Roundup: Narrowing the race for mayor and a Bolton-Pearson clash
The co-founder of the People’s Convention said on The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast a 2023 edition of the gathering could serve to whittle down the field in this year’s race for Memphis mayor. Meanwhile state House District 86 contenders clashed Tuesday, Jan. 3, at a community forum.
Memphis Tourism says hotels had a strong 2022
A 2022 report from Memphis Tourism shows that nearly every industry data point increased or saw a significant uptick from pre-pandemic levels, including strong demand for hotel rooms.
TBI files additional charges against one suspect in Collierville case
Authorities have identified the suspects in the Collierville shoplifting case that led to an officer firing at a fleeing car. TBI to investigate after officer fires at suspect fleeing Collierville sporting goods storeRelated story:
First-degree murder suspect back in jail after ‘process error’ prompted his release
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland called it “outrageous” that a person charged with first-degree murder would be so easily released from jail.
Daily Memphian’s 2023 reader lunch series starts at Dim Sum King
It’s mostly for fun, but our January event is also a bit of a “lunch and learn” at Dim Sum King.
Tigers Football Insider: Can Memphis find a consistent playmaker next season?
Finding a reliable offensive playmaker will go a long way in helping Memphis get back to the recent success that fans are hoping for.
Rhodes adds new face to senior leadership team
The new vice president for student life “is a dynamic leader who puts students first in everything she does.”
Avant new head of Women’s Foundation
Longtime leader Ruby Bright retired at the end of 2022.
Calkins: Would we be ready if a local high school athlete suffered cardiac arrest?
Houston High student Eden Johnson, 17, is behind a remarkable effort to teach emergency cardiac response that began at Houston but has already reached well beyond that school.
Inked: Notable developments in 2022 and what’s coming in 2023
This week’s Inked looks back at some of the most notable projects of 2022 and what we can expect in 2023.
Underserved DeSoto households get high-speed Internet by July 2025
After years of pursuing adequate Internet service across DeSoto County, the Board of Supervisors have approved a plan that should upgrade underserved areas in the next three years.
Table Talk: A restaurant wish list for 2023
With a brand new year stretching ahead of us, it’s good to have a plan, nice to have a wish list, and as a little luck can’t hurt, either.
Apartment and townhome phases endorsed at Union Depot
Bartlett Planning Commission endorses residential aspects of Union Depot, the development planned for the former Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home.
Metro
County mayor says grants program needs ‘checks and balances’
Mayor Lee Harris also documented his attempts to appoint new members to the Ethics Commission for years only to see them never go on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners’ agenda for a vote.
Public Safety Memphis doctor indicted for fraud for second time
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Cohen trashes Trump, and the MSCS takeover moves ahead
City of Memphis City Council sets early start to budget season in return from spring break
Business
Three health department employees assume new leadership roles
Shelby County Health Department has named two of its employees as deputy directors while a third has been promoted to chief of staff.
Public Safety Memphis doctor indicted for fraud for second time
Food News Ginger’s Bread & Co. to open Downtown location
Business Monogram Foods names new CEO
Sports
4 of 4: PJ Haggerty earns All-American status again
Memphis Tigers basketball star PJ Haggerty is only the seventh player in program history to become a consensus All-American.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers notebook: Mystery of starting quarterback to linger
Premium High School Sports Memphis Business takes Chattanooga team to OT, but can’t get the win
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ comeback effort against Portland crumbles as skid continues
Food
Table Talk: Mystery bags make takeout app ‘Too Good’
The new-to-Memphis “Too Good to Go” app gives customers big savings while helping restaurants eliminate food waste.
Suburbs
Commercial center in heart of Bartlett headed for refresh
Bartlett is finally encouraging improvements to a shopping center that is in disrepair northeast of Stage and Bartlett Boulevard.
Arts & Culture
Water is a force of pain and pleasure in Brooks Museum’s latest exhibit
The exhibit features paintings and an interactive gallery that immerses visitors in community, history, love and reflection.
Opinion
Guest column: Save Tennessee’s wetlands for future generations
We don’t need uncontrolled, thoughtless regulations that limit economic growth, says Bill Dance, but we do need well-thought-out rules that allow construction and progress while protecting our surroundings.
Podcasts
How playing bridge might change your life
Bronia Jenkins, who is the executive director of the American Contract Bridge League, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Games
Word Flower: March 18
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.