Veterans find healing through ‘the magic of writing a song’
Chattanooga-based Freedom Sings USA and the Department of Veteran Affairs presented a two-day music therapy event at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Medical Center at 1030 Jefferson Ave.
County budget retreat: missing figures, job vacancies and ‘gobbledygook’
Shelby County commissioners and about 40 other people including county finance and other division leaders met at Shelby Farms ahead of Mayor Lee Harris’ budget proposal.
What to expect in Memphis’ road game against UAB
After a week off, the Tigers are in search of a bounce-back performance when they face UAB on Sunday.
Offensive onslaught helps Memphis women defeat Rice
An offensive burst from the Memphis women’s basketball team in the second half gave them a win over Rice in Houston.
Memphis-UAB rivalry: 40 years of memories
“What made it a rivalry,” said Daryl Braden, a former Memphis high school star recruited in the 1970s by Gene Bartow and Larry Finch to Alabama-Birmingham, “was homeboys playing against each other. ...” They’ll clash again Sunday for the 51st time.
Investigation of MPD complicates things, US attorney says
The top federal prosecutor in Memphis, U.S. attorney for Western Tennessee Kevin Ritz, says the Department of Justice inquiry affects the relationship his office has with the law enforcement body.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.”
Memphis coffee company nominated for global roaster award
The Heights area roaster is only one of two U.S. companies nominated.
Birdcap’s first Memphis solo exhibition a ‘full circle moment’
Michael Roy, who started his arts career geared towards “serious abstract paint(ing),” says a Memphis College of Art professor told him “(your) hand wants to be a cartoonist.”
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.
Brooks, Dixon highlight work of local teens in new exhibitions
The Scholastic Art Awards are “like the art-kid championship game” said Brooks director of education, Kathy Dumlao.
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.
Sound Bites: How Southern are you?
In honor of National Southern Food Day, Chris Herrington put Southern transplant Eric Barnes to the test on this week’s edition of Sound Bites, a hit-the-road edition recorded at Crosstown Concourse.
Guest column: Diversity ‘pivotal’ in Memphis construction industry
“Pursuing a diverse workforce should be a commitment to prioritizing the well-being and unity of each member within our workspaces and our communities. Our journey toward forging a construction landscape that reflects these efforts goes beyond erecting buildings.”
Guest Column: Include mental health in our ‘pandemic-level’ response to crime
“Our leaders should also consider what we are experiencing with increased crime rates as a deeper issue with how we recognize and support mental health and well-being.”
The importance of public art in Memphis
Lakeisha Edwards, leader of the Urban Art Commission, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the ways public art not only beautifies a neighborhood but also about how it impacts the people living there.
Sudoku: Jan. 27
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Metro
The AM/DM podcast: ‘Violence interrupters’ seizing the moment?
For more than a decade, the City of Memphis has tried to quell gun violence by talking to potential victims or perpetrators before they make life-altering choices.
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State Government TBI could get its own cold case unit
Business
FedEx Freight sets goals before going public June 1
FedEx Freight leadership made their pitch to investors in New York, highlighting their push into new markets, sales team nationwide, new website and technology.
Premium Real Estate Prince Mongo sells historic Front Street building for $1.25 million
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Sports
Tigers to wear FedEx sponsorship jersey patches
The NCAA announced earlier this year that it would allow schools to wear commercial jersey patches.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball The transfer portal is open. Who might Penny Hardaway bring in?
Memphis Grizzlies Coward nears season high as Grizzlies fall to Nuggets
High School Sports Daily Memphian boys basketball awards: Briarcrest standout repeats as top player
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Nuggets 136, Grizzlies 119
Food
$15 deal: Órale Tacos’ barbacoa huarache
At Órale, diners choose from a variety of toppings for their huarache, ranging from carne asada, carnitas, grilled shrimp, chorizo sausage or just vegetables.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler’s pimento cheese biscuits
Suburbs
Suburbs could get voting representation on MLGW board
About 30% of the MLGW’s customers live outside the city limits, and new legislation in Nashville could give them a say on the board.
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Arts & Culture
Let the good times roll: Bartlett Bayou Bash returns this weekend
With Cajun delicacies from crawfish to shrimp, the second-annual Bayou Bash is slated for Saturday in Bartlett with hopes for better weather than the rainy first year.
Premium Visual Arts ‘Crafting, it’s undervalued’ — but not at events like Art in the Loop
Opinion
Opinion: DA Mulroy on criminal justice data and accountability
“Delays in handling cases, jail-intake processing delays, the “solve rate” for crimes, the repeat-offender rate — these are all worthy objects of emphasis ... . But they may not fit the right (so to speak) political agenda.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: ‘Violence interrupters’ seizing the moment?
For more than a decade, the City of Memphis has tried to quell gun violence by talking to potential victims or perpetrators before they make life-altering choices.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How Ballet Memphis finds ‘unique points of connection’ with audiences
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Just ducky
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of baby ducks at Metzer Farms and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.