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.
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Metro
Tennessee prison officials won’t say if their lethal injection drugs are expired
Medical experts say use of out-of-date chemicals and drugs for lethal injections raises risk of prolonged and painful death.
Premium Education Lakeland School System approves 2026-27 budget
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Spotlight on a mini Memphis
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Huff has a lot to say; Andrew Michael guys have a new place
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Business
Olymbec USA adds to its Southwest Memphis holdings
The privately-held commercial real estate firm bought the warehouse for $4.5 million.
Premium Real Estate ‘A great, great run:’ After more than half a century, Outdoors Inc. closing landmark East Memphis store
Premium Transportation & Logistics ‘An existential threat’: Supreme Court ruling on freight brokers could impact smaller operations
Premium Spirit of Memphis Make-A-Wish golf tournament tees off its 16th year with new name
Premium Business At JA BizTown, kids get first taste of ‘the world of work’
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Redbirds drop game two at Iowa after ninth-inning comeback
Memphis scored two runs to tie the game in top of the ninth before suffering a walk-off loss.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Mike Miller’s 15-year dream is realized, and it’s bringing some of the NBA Draft’s top prospects to Memphis
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Mailbag: Fearing the Spurs and sorting through the NBA Draft
Geoff Calkins Calkins: John Isner and Sam Querrey to play a special exhibition in Memphis
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Memphis to join Power 4 in 2028? So says Charles Huff.
Food
How three brain surgeries led to a 13-year-old winning at barbecue fest
Winning pitmaster Jacey Blurton, 13, began manning the grill five years old, taking up barbecue after three surgeries left her with limited mobility.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Greek Fest’s spanakopita
Suburbs
After six years, a new Enjoy A|M restaurant to open
“We’ve always wanted a cocktail, steakhouse-y kind of restaurant,” said Andy Ticer of the second-floor bar at his and Michael Hudman’s new restaurant.
Premium Education Lakeland School System approves 2026-27 budget
Arts & Culture
Kooky, crazy and eclectic: ‘Imagination runs wild’ at the Mary Sims exhibition
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens pieced together a retrospective of Mary Sims, who, despite having sold works to celebrities like Jane Fonda and Burt Reynolds, remains mostly a local treasure. For now.
Premium Music Germantown Symphony Orchestra conductor is laying down his baton
Opinion
Calkins: John Isner and Sam Querrey to play a special exhibition in Memphis
Back in 2010, John Isner and Sam Querrey met each other in a memorable ATP final at The Racquet Club. On July 25, they’ll be back in Memphis for an exhibition to help celebrate the return of professional tennis to the city.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why was there a flash mob in the Methodist hospital parking garage? Because dancing always helps.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spotlight on a mini Memphis
At Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, fifth- and sixth-grade students get to practice #adulting.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?
Games
Sudoku: May 19
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