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
Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits
Although Mississippi legislators have not yet moved to redistrict in light of Louisiana v. Callais, the state is facing multiple lawsuits over its current voting districts. Here is a breakdown.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Ja Morant is gone, and 201 Poplar is closed
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: Who’s on the Grizz’s new menu
Neighborhoods Get ready for a rash of hot days
Shelby County Trial date set in Tami Sawyer’s federal embezzlement case
Business
Want to own an apartment complex with a view of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
After a long and complicated history, Central Lofts, a vacant 127-unit property on South Hollywood Street, is up for sale.
Business Meet The Daily Memphian’s summer 2026 interns
Premium Real Estate Memphis hotel joins worldwide group of luxury destinations
Premium Financial Services Memphis startup redefining crowdfunding as ‘crowd-saving’
Premium Health Care Meet identical twins who traveled the world and landed in the same program at UTHSC
Sports
Timeline of Ja Morant’s time with the Grizzlies
From being the No. 2 pick to being traded to the Trail Blazers, Morant has experienced ups and downs during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Morant experience far from perfect, but truly unique
Sports 19th ranked woman headlines players for Memphis Classic
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
Food
New gluten-free bakery space opening next month
“The past five years have been a huge journey for me and my husband ... just knowing that we can trust ourselves and we can follow our guts.”
Premium Food News Mix and Matcha: Ouri expands to two carts with more plans in the works
Suburbs
Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits
Although Mississippi legislators have not yet moved to redistrict in light of Louisiana v. Callais, the state is facing multiple lawsuits over its current voting districts. Here is a breakdown.
Music Latest ‘American Idol’ winner coming to Bartlett
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’
One of 2026’s standout arthouse films so far is coming to Studio on the Square for a one-night Indie Memphis screening.
Premium Business Ardent’s legal fight is a broken record
Opinion
Calkins: Elvis Presley lives! Or his sign does, anyway.
“The bold, metal sign in front of the Visitor Center no longer says ‘LVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD.’ But who fixed it? A quintessentially Memphis institution, of course.”
Opinion Opinion: On xAI, Mayor Young is gaslighting Memphis
Podcasts
The AM/DM Podcast: New laws take effect, and fireworks fill the sky
Also this week: The Memphis-Shelby County schools board tackles some hot topics.
Behind The Headlines Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says
Games
Sudoku: June 29
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.