How a series of player-led meetings got Memphis back on track
An inside look as to how the Tigers shook off a rough three games to pull off a big win in College Station.
Memphis gives its season new life with upset victory over No. 21 Texas A&M
David Jones led the way with 29 points in the Tigers’ big upset in College Station. Box score: Memphis 81, Texas A&M 75 How a series of player-led meetings got Memphis back on trackRelated story:
This Week in Memphis: Morant may testify; Gaisman center reopens
Also happening this week: Prep Curry’s Grizzlies line drops, the Tigers come home and qualifying petitions are due for General Sessions Court Clerk.
Cain’s layup lifts Memphis over Southern Miss
The Tigers Women hand the Eagles first loss of the season on Ki’Ari Cain’s basket in the final seconds.
Liberty Pocket Park opens with a focus on heart
“We believe everybody should have access to low-cost or no-cost places to come with their family, to come with their friends to get healthy and just enjoy some fresh air.”
Memphis suburban school districts united in opposition to vouchers
Suburban school districts have come out swiftly and strongly against Gov. Lee’s expansion of the state’s education voucher program.
Deadly surge: Relaxed gun laws and the link to homicide rates
While ascribing the gloomy climb to any one cause would be simplistic, one factor jumps out: relaxed gun laws.Related story:
One program and many career paths for pre-med students at Rhodes
Rhodes College’s Health Professions Advising program students have acceptance rates to schools after graduating that outpace national averages.
Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with others
The Memphis Grizzlies star has had some time on his hands lately, thanks to an NBA suspension. What’s he been up to?Related story:
Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant
Munford High School players said it has been a joy to have Grizzlies star Ja Morant spend time around the team this season. Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with othersRelated story:
MidSouth Toy Fest draws collectors, young and old
More than 50 vendors offered collectibles such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, Teenage Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, Funko Pops and Squishmallows.
Vote for the best Memphis pizza place
In honor of our series on Memphis-style pizza, The Daily Memphian is asking our readers to choose the best Memphis restaurant to get pizza. You can vote here.
MASE’s Brown shines in physical all-star game victory
Despite having suffered a gunshot wound earlier this year, Brown capped an MVP performance with a short touchdown run as the Red team won the 21st AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game at MUS.
Trust Marketing founders pass keys to next generation
Beverly and Howard Robertson, whose clients have included Coca Cola, McDonald’s, Midas, Holiday Inn, and a Tennessee governor, are stepping down. But the business will stay in family hands.
Movers & Shakers
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and University of Tennessee Health Science Center announce additions.
Echols: ‘God’s surprised me ... because of Bellevue’s Singing Christmas Tree’
“All those years ago, I thought I was ministering to the people in the seats with my smile and my soprano song. But I’m the one who walked away with the secret treasure.”
Greenstein: Hanukkah’s message is one of hope
“Moving from the original Hebrew, there are actually eight different ways to spell the name of this week’s Jewish holiday in English — all of them correct. No matter how you letter it, Hanukkah contains a beautiful and powerful message.”
Metro
Human error caused temporary voter registration lookup outage, Secretary of State says
The Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office said Wednesday that the issues some voters had accessing their registration Tuesday night stemmed from a computer glitch.
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Education Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
Elections New bill would bar some Tennesseans from running for Congress
Business
Uncovering the Legacy at 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
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
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Sports
What to watch when Memphis faces UAB on the road
The Tigers are searching for ways to beat UAB in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
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Suburbs
Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes, but others wonder how the suburb would make up the lost revenue.
Winter weather Arlington Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature
Arts & Culture
Pro cornhole comes to town, and the Dixon celebrates 50 years
In this week’s To-Do List, a new Pink Palace exhibit explores the science and culture of food. And Urban Earth hosts a workshop on air plants.
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Opinion
Opinion: Like Minneapolis, Memphis doesn’t have an ‘immigration problem’
“Introducing immigration enforcement into our neighborhoods does not make us safer; it fractures trust, drives fear underground and harms families who are already contributing quietly and faithfully to the life of this city.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Last year, Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was charged with seven counts of federal bribery and tax evasion charges. This week, he pleaded guilty to five of them.
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Games
Sudoku: Feb. 3
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