Buckley: Tigers make things difficult. Why is anyone’s guess.
Memphis survives another nail-biter, this time going to overtime with UTSA. More of these, and it could be a long, bumpy ride.
Memphis needs OT to escape with home win over UTSA
Memphis shot over 50% from the floor but failed to defend from just about anywhere on the court — especially from deep. Tigers coach Penny Hardaway has no regrets supporting Mikey Williams Box score: Memphis 107, USTA 101 (OT) Memphis' David Jones named to Wooden Award midseason watchlistRelated stories:
Calkins: Veatch on the stadium, the realignment — and the Smiths’ gift
Laird Veatch, the University of Memphis athletic director, is finally getting his hands on a football stadium and $120 million. Now all he has to do is raise another $50 million and figure out how to rebuild his new stadium on the fly.
The Department of Justice releases a guide for specialized police units
The guide was written as part of a review from the U.S. DOJ Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, which was requested by the City of Memphis and the Memphis Police Department.
Report: Federal requirements could still apply if state rejects funding
“There are more questions than definitive answers about what rejecting federal K-12 dollars could mean for Tennessee’s obligations because no state has ever done so,” the report states.
Memphis hires former Tiger Reggie Howard as cornerbacks coach
Reggie Howard will coach the cornerbacks while deputy head coach Charles Clark is still the defensive backs coach. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis plans to meet Liberty Stadium fundraising goal by end of 2024Related story:
Business leaders push for state help with Memphis crime
The worried message from a slew of executives to the state’s Republican leadership follows months of public statements from some who signed the letter that the city’s future hangs in the balance.
Shelby County Health Department warns of winter COVID-19 surge
The county’s health department is urging residents to be prepared to test themselves, isolate if necessary, seek treatment when needed and to consider wearing a high-quality mask in high-risk settings.
Herrington: As Grizzlies return for a big homestand, they’ve earned a little belief
“If clawing back into the postseason still seemed daunting even with Ja Morant back, it seems like something more than a long shot with him gone again. But there are reasons to believe, right?” Report: Grizzlies waive Biyombo, sign Vince Williams Jr. to three-year dealRelated story:
TSWA All-State Division 2 Football teams announced
An elite group of Memphis-area Division 2 football players earned all-state recognition.
The Vic on Union downsizes and delays tax incentive closing
The new design will be a four-story apartment complex with 126,762 square feet of rental space, 243 apartment units, a two-and-a-half-story parking garage with 260 spaces and less amenity space.
Collierville Schools board member resigns after shoplifting charges
Keri Blair has resigned just 13 months after being elected, the district announced early Wednesday morning.
Bartlett opts to sever ties with Memphis library system
After years of staying with the Memphis library system, Bartlett chose this week to go with a private management company.
Bartlett taps YMCA to manage its rec center
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a public hearing and voted 5-1 in favor of the YMCA managing the facility, which has always been run by the city.
Seeking peace a year after Tyre Nichols’ death
If Memphis has healed – or if it has at least scarred in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death – it is because of RowVaughn Wells, said J. Lawrence Turner, pastor of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.
Despite the bad news, Morant and Grizzlies are all smiles in Dallas
Tee Morant is hurting for his son Ja, but he vowed Tuesday night that the star point guard will come back and return to the top of the game.
Inked: Van Center, River Horse Logistics and Whitehaven health clinic
A Mercedes-Benz Van Center opened in Memphis, a new health facility is planned for Whitehaven and River Horse Logistics is leasing space in Lamar Industrial Park.
Dry January: Good for health, bad for breweries?
At Tennessee breweries such as Crosstown Brewing Co., January is the slowest month of the year for sales.
Sudoku: Jan. 10
Ready to sudoku? We have got an easy one for you.
Wordrow Top Story: What happened when Guy Fieri went to Wiseacre
Unlike Wordle, you get to guess more words than just one with this game.
Metro
MLGW proposes gas and water rate hikes for 2027 and beyond
Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said none of the proposed utility increases “have anything to do with the increased costs of operation because of data centers.”
City of Memphis Memphis City Council will meet to resume session that ended in protest
Premium Lakeland Lakeland school district stands against possible open-enrollment legislation
Education MSCS takeover board to reconvene Thursday
Geoff Calkins Calkins: They arrested the East Parkway water guy? Now that’s a real civic outrage.
Business
Data centers had little impact on Memphis home prices, assessor reports
A study from the Shelby County assessor of property shows Memphis property values and rent have been unaffected by data centers, lining up with national trends.
Premium Real Estate Memphis Motorsports Park back on auction block
Business A data center in Memphis just filed a $575M permit — and it’s not SpaceXAI
Premium Real Estate Stalled Falls Building apartment conversion seeks new tax break as costs climb
Real Estate It’s official: Living Spaces buys former IKEA store near Wolfchase
Sports
Desmond Bane returns to Memphis, and 1 Grizzly carries his legacy
Desmond Bane was once the Grizzlies player with a chip on his shoulder, insisting the team was better than people expected. Now, it’s Cedric Coward carrying a similar message.
High School Sports Middle College’s Staples, Wooddale’s Nelson introduced as all-star coaches
High School Sports Week 8 high school football preview: Whitehaven. Southwind. Enough said.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: College football rivalries are losing their place, but Memphis-UAB still matters to some
Premium Real Estate Memphis Motorsports Park back on auction block
Food
New restaurant headed for former Alchemy space
Alchemy Memphis closed in June 2025 after serving tapas and cocktails in Cooper-Young for almost 15 years.
Premium Food News Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
Suburbs
Lakeland school district stands against possible open-enrollment legislation
Lakeland school leaders are voicing their opposition to open enrollment and making sure district and city employees can still send their kids to the suburban system.
Premium Real Estate Memphis Motorsports Park back on auction block
Arts & Culture
Memphis Jazz Festival announces schedule
Admission for the festival is free.
Music Hour-by-hour guide to 3 days of Mempho Music Fest
Opinion
Calkins: They arrested the East Parkway water guy? Now that’s a real civic outrage.
The Memphis Police Department arrested Demarcus Dickerson, the guy who sells water at the corner of East Parkway and Poplar. Why? For doing what he does. And, yes it’s an outrage.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It was bedlam at City Hall — as Memphis is at the center of a national debate once again
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Is this as close to Willy Wonka as Memphis gets?
Every piece of the world’s Ice Breakers gum comes from a factory in Memphis.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Addressing America’s housing crisis, 1 lot at a time
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Rec room for Bodine
This jigsaw puzzle features a rendering of the new rec room planned for the Bodine School that was provided by Archimania.