Grizzlies survive final shot by Orlando, win third straight
The Grizzlies held on for a win against Orlando on Friday night. Even though they are focused on development, Memphis continues to find ways to win. Related story:
Lawsuit cites ‘derelict leadership’ in stabbing death of inmate
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the parents of Deion Byrd, a Shelby County Jail inmate who was assaulted while awaiting a court appearance at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center.
Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ problems, margin for error and NCAA Tournament outlook
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin weigh in on everything from Memphis’ problems and potential solutions to the team’s margin for error moving forward and its NCAA Tournament outlook.
Four injured in police shooting and pursuit
Four people, two suspects and two civilians, were noncritically injured Friday, Jan. 26, after officers shot at alleged car thieves before the suspects fled and crashed into a civilian’s car.
State leaders propose amendment that could change who gets bail
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said the amendment would increase judicial discretion regarding bail and would require judges to say why or why not they granted bail.
State board recommends indicted judge be removed from office
The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct has recommended Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd be removed from office, according to a letter sent to Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally.
Judge granted order of protection against brother, a senior DA official
Gerald Skahan allegedly sent three text messages where he threatened “bodily harm” or to kill Paula Skahan, according to the complaint.
Inmate at 201 Poplar attacks jailer with sharp object
The affidavit says the inmate told the jailer that he “had something for him,” and “I’m going to kill you.”
Conaway: Their Chamber, or ours?
“And whoever — singular or plural — made the decision to bypass all elected bodies, kneecap the brand-new city mayor and invite Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee to come plant the state flag in City Hall does not speak for us.”
Memphis coffee company nominated for global roaster award
The Heights area roaster is only one of two U.S. companies nominated.
Tyler Perry films on Beale Street for Netflix project ‘Joe’s College Road Trip’
Linn Sitler, Memphis and Shelby County Film/TV Commissioner, said that Tyler Perry and his team were in Memphis on Tuesday for a one-day local shoot, employing 20-25 local crew members and roughly 200 extras.
Townhomes in The Lake District headed for new ownership
The lender for the 109-townhome section, dubbed The Willows at the Lake, has taken back the property from The Lake District developer Yehuda Netanel.
Alasia Smith and her ‘dog mentality’ bring grittiness to the Tigers
Alasia Smith leads the team in rebounds, blocks and steals while still making her presence known offensively.
After 16 months on the sidelines, Hutchison’s Tyler Jones is seizing her moments
Lessons learned from a major knee injury has helped Tyler Jones gain a new perspective on the game she loves.
Bailey: Requiem for the Virtual Academy
This week’s announcement that Collierville Schools will close its Virtual Academy at the end of the academic year indicates there are still problems to address before the district takes another run at the idea.
Food Files: Rock’n Dough in FedExForum, Waffle House in Cordova
Uncle Red’s, previously Red Bones, will leave Carolina Watershed to open its first brick-and-mortar location. Plus, Rock’n Dough opens in the FedEx Forum, and Captain D’s is coming to Summer Avenue.
Memphis orthopedic business to pay more than $540,000 to resolve TennCare billing claims
Tri-State Orthopaedics has agreed to pay Tennessee to resolve claims it improperly billed TennCare for the use of compounded steroids at its practices.
The To-Do List: Victorian valentines, ‘The Vous’ and a Gene Wilder tribute
This week, Mystic Krewe kicks off Mardi Gras season, and snow day cancellations at Sheet Cake, the Brooks Museum, Playhouse on the Square and Theatre Memphis get a re-do.
Sudoku: Jan 26
Today’s sudoku is a killer.
5 by 5 crossword: Jan. 26
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Metro
Seven candidates stake out positions at Democratic county mayoral forum
The candidates each talked about their differences with each other as the campaigns move past introductions.
Elections Here’s who made the Shelby County primary ballot
City of Memphis City Council returns in person with a backlog of delayed final votes
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Task Force effect on suburbs; CBU class on Grauer murders
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Tackling for the NFL and deciding not to run for office
Business
The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Faculty sets a tone: Bodies will be treated with dignity. Usually, however, students don’t need the reminder. At the end of the semester, many even linger to say goodbye to their bodies.
Premium Real Estate Convention center Sheraton could be redeveloped, rebranded by 2029
Premium Health Care Health insurance crackdown: New laws could help patients and hospitals stand up to unfair policies.
Premium Health Care St. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Sports
Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
“I’m fully invested in this thing — that’s why I’m here,” said Hardaway, who’s posted a 174-83 overall record.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies They flew 24 hours to see Kings vs. Grizzlies, seriously
Memphis Grizzlies Kings use Grizzlies to end 16-game losing streak
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Kings 123, Grizzlies 114
High School Sports Long-range shooting lifts Bartlett over Collierville in district final
Food
Comeback Coffee comes back — for one day
For nearly a year, Comeback Coffee has existed without couches, without conversations and without a morning crowd lingering at its Downtown cafe. On Saturday, Feb. 28, that energy will return to North Main Street.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Cocktails meet canvases in The Edge
Suburbs
Plans approved for condos replacing former Gus’s in Collierville
“It’s no secret I am concerned with vacant buildings around town,”one official said of the plans for the 35-foot-tall building. “I think this is a fabulous project that repurposes a property. ... This will enhance the area.”
Premium Public Safety Task Force driving down suburban crime, officials say
Arts & Culture
‘Bloom’ event celebrates spring at Memphis Botanic Garden
“Bloom: A Million Shades of Spring” includes events with enticing names like Bloom Saturdays, Sips of Spring, Tulips at Twilight and Petals and Parasols.
Premium Arts & Culture James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Opinion
Herrington: Everyone has an NBA anti-tanking proposal. Here’s mine.
The Grizzlies are “tanking” in what may be the last season where that’s possible. Changes are coming. Here’s an idea for what the new system should be.Related content:
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tackling for the NFL and deciding not to run for office
This week brings us the NFL Combine and two Tigers tackles who get to attend and a deadline to not run for office.
Behind The Headlines Steve Mulroy’s mixed review of the Memphis Safe Task Force
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raptor rehab
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of an owl at the Mid-South Raptor Center and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.