Late Stax Records founder Jim Stewart to receive ‘special’ Grammy
Other Memphians to receive the award include Sun Records founder Sam Phillips (1991), Beale Street jazz legend W.C. Handy (1993) and Royal Studios impresario Willie Mitchell (2008).
Friday prep report: Haynes heats up for Briarcrest in victory over East
Junior scores 24 points as Saints improve to 21-1.
Chase bank set to enter Memphis market
Chase, which reported assets of $3.31 trillion in 2022, plans to open at least six branches in the Memphis area and employ eight to 10 people at each location.
Memphis hires special teams coordinator
Announcement comes as the hiring of a new offensive line coach falls through for the Tigers.
Penny Hardaway says Tigers’ communication, chemistry ‘off a little bit’
After Sunday’s loss to Tulane — the second straight game in which Memphis gave up 86 or more points — coach believes some unforeseen issues are to blame for the Tigers’ recent hiccups.Related story:
Suspect charged in connection with death of Barshay Wilson
The 22-year -old man told police that he and another person shot the University of Memphis nursing student and dumped his body, according to an affidavit.
Helen of Troy rep says national layoffs won’t hit DeSoto hard
While Helen of Troy announced a 10% worldwide workforce reduction this week, the layoffs should not have a significant impact on the company operations in DeSoto County.
Conaway: If they’re smart, I’m an idiot
“We, as a nation, can send and receive detailed and color-enhanced images from the depths of outer space revealing new galaxies and black holes, while we, as mere mortals, can’t find a cable or satellite service that can give us a dependable picture in a rain shower.”
Herrington: The Grizzlies have a wing problem. Can the trade market fix it?
Will the Grizzlies’ wing rotation be playoff-ready by springtime? If not, should they look to the next month’s trade market for help?
Social Club: Three 6 fans say goodbye to Gangsta Boo; Ja 1s get a reaction
Basketball fans on Twitter think Ja Morant’s new signature shoe isn’t so original.
Transfer defensive lineman commits to Memphis
A former Florida Atlantic University defensive end has announced his commitment to join the Tigers.Related story:
Talking Grizzlies defense, sophomores and the trade market with John Hollinger
Chris Herrington and The Athletic’s John Hollinger talk about the defensive rise of Dillon Brooks, the sophomore seasons of Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams and how the Grizzlies might approach the trade market.
Daily Memphian finds ‘unicorn’ for digital director
Holly Whitfield of the “I Love Memphis” blog will join The Daily Memphian in February as its digital director, leading a team of seven digital producers and two content creators.
Memphis museum system changing staffing model, contract with city
Memphis Museum Inc., which manages MoSH, Lichterman Nature Center, the Magevney House and the Mallory-Neely House, will operate as an independent entity under a new, still-developing contract with the City of Memphis.
Daily Memphian 2022 postseason football awards
Here are this year’s Daily Memphian postseason football awards, honoring our offensive and defensive players of the year along with special teams, freshman and coach recognition as well as our all-metro teams for the 2022 season.
Opinion: Memphians are sick and tired of excuses about crime
The case for building a bigger local jail, adding more judges and courtrooms, and changing how bail is handled.
Calkins: Lindenwood minister has a podcast dedicated to ... TCU football?
They say that college football is a religion in the South. Does that mean that ministers are its podcasters? Meet Geoff Mitchell, the senior minister at Lindenwood Christian Church, who also hosts a popular podcast about TCU football.
Making of ‘Elvis,’ the movie, exhibit punctuates birthday week of Elvis, the man
As the “Elvis” movie looks ahead to possible Oscar nominations, an exhibit about the making of the film opens at Graceland.
Ruffin’s legacy at St. George’s: Championships, a court and a brotherhood
The former basketball coach molded the lives of his players while building the Gryphons’ program into a state power.
Briarcrest, St. Agnes standouts win player of the week fan vote
Cooper Haynes and Natalie Bryant are named The Daily Memphian’s boys and girls basketball players of the week.
Metro
Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
If Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee achieves his goal, Tennessee would spend more than $303 million in public dollars on vouchers next fiscal year to help send 40,000 students to private schools across the state.
winter weather Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Business The Station gets its liquor license, seemingly clearing the way for the store to fully open
Developing State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
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Business
Uncovering the Legacy 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
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Sports
Cedric Coward’s balancing act: Grizzlies rookie accepts mental, physical challenges of NBA schedule
Cedric Coward has faced both physical and mental challenges during his rookie season. The NBA Rising Star has held it together with personal balance.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball After latest excruciating loss, Hardaway looks at Tigers’ record: ‘We have a lot of fight left in us’
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Food
Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
As winter storms left parts of north Mississippi isolated, a Memphis caterer partnered with a disaster relief group to deliver meals to those who needed them.
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Suburbs
Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
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Arts & Culture
Calkins: After a year of triumph, death and music, the Central High jazz band plays on
Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”
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Opinion
Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
As we finally arrive at the NBA’s trade deadline week, let’s survey a few pressing Grizzlies topics.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
It’s Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day — and this week in Memphis may feel like something of a do-over. But hopefully it’s in a hilarious, nostalgic way.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: The NBA trade deadline looms. Will Memphis have 2 lottery picks?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Snowy seats
Today’s puzzle is of the snow-covered seats at FedExPark’s Avron Fogelman Field and was taken by Patrick Dolly.