Calkins: Skiing in Memphis — and other scenes from coldest MLK Day in history
The guy who was skiing through Downtown Monday? We found him. Here’s his story and more scenes from the coldest MLK Day in Memphis since it became a federal holiday.
Herrington: Grizzlies-Warriors was an unlikely great day in a bad season
Are Vince Williams Jr., GG Jackson and Jacob Gilyard the new three to watch?
Young Grizzlies hand loss to Warriors, have some well-deserved fun
The Grizzlies fans chanted “Whoop That Trick” at the Golden State bench in the closing moments. Box score: Grizzlies 116, Warriors 107 Memphis Grizzlies announce ticket exchange due to winter weatherRelated content:
Martin Luther King Jr. ‘speaks’ at virtual MLK Day event
The National Civil Rights Museum had planned a large celebration to honor what would have been King’s 95th birthday, but as the weather forecast became clear, they realized they would have to pivot.
Cause of fire at Poplar Avenue and Highland Street Hop-In found
The Hop-In convenience store at South Highland Street and Poplar Avenue was engulfed in flames Monday, Jan. 15.
Shelby County sees up to 6 inches of snow
The heaviest snowfall landed just east of Germantown.
Memphis breaks into top 10 of AP Top 25 poll
Coach Penny Hardaway’s team continues to steadily climb up the rankings. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballotRelated story:
Memphis-area school districts closed Tuesday due to winter weather
Not only does the weather make road conditions treacherous, but the expected single-digit temperatures are also a cause for concern for students who walk, bike or wait at bus stops.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Hutchison, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Cordova, Fayette-Ware, Hillcrest, Sheffield and Trezevant up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18.
Panel focuses on a passion of Martin Luther King: Hard work
In honor of Martin Luther King’s heart for working people such as the sanitation workers in Memphis, the Intersection of Race and Sports panel focused on economic power in Memphis.
Rutgers University builds pipeline to Memphis
Former Memphian Antonio D. Tillis is bringing Hamilton and Westwood students to the elite New Jersey school where he now serves as chancellor as “his way of giving back.”
Memphis restaurateurs discuss recent closings
As costs for food and labor rise, the owners of dining establishments see a slump in business. Customers facing their own money problems or fear of crime increasingly choose inexpensive fast-food options or eat at home.
Waiting on change: Restaurant workers look to insurance, benefits
“Everything in our industry kind of changed post-COVID. Everybody wants to make $20 an hour and they want benefits,”said one local restaurateur. “The industry has never really been set up for that.”
Tigers overpower Wichita State on the road
In a record-setting performance, Coach Penny Hardaway’s team showed the AAC — and perhaps the country — that its ceiling is still sky-high despite its struggles in recent weeks.Related story:
U of M women win first AAC game of the season
Alasia Smith led the Tigers with her fifth double-double of the year and 33rd of her career with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Tennessee bill targeting AI is first of its kind in the US
Dubbed the Ensuring Likeness, Voice and Image Security — or ELVIS — Act, the bill represents one of the first attempts by a government to regulate artificial intelligence.
How clean is the upper Mississippi River? Report finds improvement but emerging threats
The upper Mississippi River is getting saltier but concentrations of most metals have decreased.
Brother of rapper Yo Gotti killed, MPD confirms
Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, 47, was shot in Southeast Memphis, along with another man who has not yet been identified.
Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab opens day center for older adults
Ronna K. Newburger Adult Day Center will offer activities like games, yoga, art and music therapy as well as amenities that include an outdoor garden and a relaxation lounge for quiet time. The program will also offer medical and rehab services including physical, occupational therapy and wound care.
Purple Flower Health grows by caring for patients long term in Arlington
Purple Flower Health care in Arlington fills the needs of those who may not have others to help them with medical issues, including care for homebound patients.
Sudoku: Jan. 15
Today’s sudoku is rated medium, so it might be a little bit of a challenge but not one you can’t solve.
Jigsaw: Remixing nursery rhymes
This puzzle features a Patrick Lantrip photo of kids at the Opportunity Zone, a 22,000-square-foot after-school clubhouse/community center in Orange Mound.
Metro
For some, Juneteenth a reminder of painful past
Each year, the two-day Memphis festival celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Premium City of Memphis Meharry Medical College announces Memphis expansion Monday
Premium Education MSCS forensic audit could begin as soon as mid-July
Public Safety DOJ dismissal won’t affect civil suit, Nichols family attorney says
Business
Trump tariffs concern FedEx founder Fred Smith
Smith estimated FedEx is “the biggest tax collector of tariffs by any entity in America” based on what it is transporting.
Transportation & Logistics Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports
Premium Downtown Greater Memphis Chamber to get sign on 100 Peabody Place
Premium Food News Northside Grill project moves forward
Sports
Former U of M tennis standout Salisbury is French Open runnerup
Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski were the first all-British team to reach a Grand Slam men’s doubles final in the Open era.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Zach Edey suffers injury
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball How the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the Tigers
Memphis Tigers Basketball A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how
Food
Hooters closes Downtown Memphis location
Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.
Suburbs
Blue wave in Horn Lake? Democrats win big
Democrats had a strong showing in the Horn Lake municipal elections this week, including capturing the city’s mayoral race.
Arts & Culture
For some, Juneteenth a reminder of painful past
Each year, the two-day Memphis festival celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Texans learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Opinion
Conaway: Assault by packaging is open and shut case
“The top of the medicine packet didn’t give, but the edge julienned his fingers like Julia Childs over a pair of carrots.”
Podcasts
Live at the Garden’s summer lineup
Olivia Wall from the Memphis Botanic Garden talks with Eric Barnes about the 25th anniversary of Live at the Garden.