Calkins: As trade deadline looms, Grizzlies need help
It’s exactly one week until the NBA trade deadline. And the Grizzlies need help!
Portland’s Lillard outduels Grizzlies in 42-point performance
Damian Lillard’s 42 points were too much to overcome in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Related story:
Tyre Nichols marched to the beat of his own drum
Tyre Nichols was a skateboarder. He was a photographer, and he also loved sunsets — especially at Shelby Farms Park. Nichols’ friends say his spirit will change conversation about policing City to release full audio and video footage in Nichols caseRelated stories:
Ice storm warning extended to noon Thursday
The Memphis area can expect freezing rain and sleet for tonight through Thursday morning with temperatures as low as 20 degrees. Memphis area schools announce Thursday closures due to icy conditionsRelated story:
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.
Paul Young has most money in Memphis mayoral campaign coffers
The DMC president raised $347,482 since September compared to the $311,719 raised by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner and $300,000 by businessman and philanthropist J.W. Gibson.
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.”
Gabe Kuhn to succeed Gary Parrish on 92.9 FM ESPN
The former Memphis Tigers offensive lineman is leaving Sports 56 to replace the popular show host on a competing sports talk radio station.
February Friday lunch: Panta for Catalan food
Our February readers lunch is Feb. 17 and, a word to the wise, space is limited.
Tigers add a few on National Signing Day, load up on transfers
Transfer portal pickups dominate NCAA official signing period announcements for Memphis football. Tigers football recruiting: Meet the Memphis players announced Wednesday Tigers Football Insider: Memphis announces new director of recruitingRelated stories:
Former Tiger Don Bramlett dies at age 60
Don Bramlett lettered in Memphis football during the 1983 and 1984 seasons. He also played in three games for the Minnesota Vikings.
Second Elwood’s Shack to open on Park Avenue
A former member of the Memphis Sandwich Clique is taking the reins as general manager, too.
Attacking standout Bruno Lapa joins 901 FC
The midfielder was a first-team all-USL selection in 2020.
State’s rejection of HIV prevention money is ‘significant’ loss to some Memphis groups
Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to reject federal funding for HIV prevention is a “debilitating and destabilizing move for our organization,” said OUTMemphis’ executive director.
Metro
The Early Word: Cohen trashes Trump, and the MSCS takeover moves ahead
Shelter puts down more dogs, the xAI land sale is really happening and the Tigers may be shorthanded for the Big Dance.
City of Memphis City Council sets early start to budget season in return from spring break
Shelby County County Commission has little appetite for giving itself a raise
Shelby County County Commission will continue giving grants, despite federal bribery case
Business
First Horizon gives big to Baptist’s osteopath school, money earmarked for construction costs
First Horizon Foundation’s $1 million donation to Baptist Health Sciences University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, the first school of its kind in West Tennessee and the second in the state.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Real Estate Virginia-based firm bringing new senior community to Cordova
Premium East Memphis After the pandemic, this psychiatrist wanted to take a holistic approach
Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Will Memphis eventually limit rotation players?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ rotation and how it may change at the start of the postseason.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Will injured Tyrese Hunter, Dante Harris play for the Tigers at NCAA Tournament?
Memphis Tigers Football NFL Combine omission added more ‘fuel to the fire’ for Tigers linebacker
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Remember that girl who gave Hardaway a bracelet? She’s Seattle-bound — courtesy of FedEx
Food
Rappers, a grocery company and a retiree rally behind Cxffeeblack
“Coffee brings people to the table,” Cxffeeblack founder Bartholomew Jones said.
Suburbs
Collierville considers armored police vehicle, tourism marketing plan
Collierville leaders met last week to discuss $3.8 million in capital projects despite Town Administrator Molly Mehner directing department heads to avoid new requests.
Arts & Culture
Shelby Farms leader on the nonprofit’s past and future
Jen Andrews joins Eric Barnes to discuss the controversies that once hung around Shelby Farms Parks and what’s going on inside it now.
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
Grizzlies podcast: Will Memphis eventually limit rotation players?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ rotation and how it may change at the start of the postseason.
Games
Word Flower: March 18
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.