Tigers fall short to Rice to take fourth straight loss
Tigers pick up their worst loss of the season to extend what is now a four-game losing streak. The Tigers’ season goals are quickly slipping away. Will they fight or quit?Related stories:
Charges dropped for one suspect in killing of St. Jude researcher
Charges against Marious Ward, the alleged shooter in the case, were not dismissed Wednesday, although concerns were raised about how he was developed as a suspect.
I-55 bridge to close over weekend
Crews will close the Mississippi-Arkansas Bridge, also known as the “Old Bridge,” to continue work on the I-55 and Crump Boulevard interchange.
Germantown board split on full-time mayor
A proposed draft ordinance would make Germantown’s mayor the “executive head of the city,” and he or she would not be allowed to have other employment.
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You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Bill would eliminate tax on diapers, wipes and formula for one year
“We are a pro-life state,” Martin told the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee Wednesday, Jan. 31. “We want to be people that care about the unborn — and the born.”
Gary Rosenfeld retires as MATA CEO
Rosenfeld’s retirement is effective immediately, with the MATA board announcing deputy CEO Bacarra Mauldin starts as interim CEO Thursday, Feb. 1. Rosenfeld has led the city’s bus system since January 2017.
Winter storms add to Arkabutla Dam stress
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a “watch” for the drainage basin — located in parts of DeSoto and Tate counties — elevating its risk status from an “alert.”
Crump retained by family of 201 Poplar inmate who died this month
Ramon McGhee was found unresponsive in his cell on Jan. 10, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, which is investigating McGhee’s death.
Jaren Jackson Jr. salutes Marc Gasol after retirement announcement
Jaren Jackson Jr. can still remember his first day of Grizzlies practice when Marc Gasol continuously tried to swipe the ball out of his hands. Related story:
City Council controversial health care proposal, explained
The City Council votes Tuesday, Feb. 6, on extending the city’s health insurance coverage for council members who serve two terms. The calculations are complex and the authority for such a move is controversial. Opinion: Council health care proposal ‘is as ludicrous as it is ... offensive’Related content:
A look ahead at Germantown’s 2024 election
Germantown residents have local elections this fall. There are three aldermen positions and three school board seats on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Bill seeking to ban pride flags, among others, is delayed by a week
State Rep. Gino Bulso, R-Brentwood, said the bill targets the pride flag, even though it could prohibit others, such as the Confederate, Thin Blue Line and Black Lives Matter flags.
Calkins: Jackson Hughey will be laid to rest Wednesday — wearing a Memphis Tigers shirt
Jackson Hughey — who died Sunday after a six-year battle with cancer — was as devoted a Memphis Tigers fan as there ever was. Along the way, he reminded us not to take our games for granted.
Dive bar ‘for Fun Times and Friendship’ opens Saturday
“A good dive bar should feel old and unassuming, have cheap but good drinks and a great atmosphere,” owner Louis Connelly said.
Cazateatro, Arrow Creative host Black History Month events
Memphis organizations feature a variety of experiences for attendees to witness, learn from and enjoy in honor of Black History Month.
Tennessee, Virginia AGs suing NCAA over NIL-related recruiting rules with Vols under investigation
A lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Tennessee claims the NCAA is “enforcing rules that unfairly restrict how athletes can commercially use their name, image and likeness at a critical juncture in the recruiting calendar.”
Future of Tennessee school turnaround work uncertain with departure of first statewide leader
Six months after Tennessee hired its first leader to manage school improvement work statewide, the position is now vacant.
New recordings from Nichols beating reveal disturbing details
In the new footage, other MPD officers are heard describing those in the SCORPION unit as “adrenaline junkies” who are too “hands-on.” One officer is also heard saying, “It’ll be justified.”
Inked: Kennedy View Retail Center, Bartlett office building sold
Kennedy View Retail Center and a Bartlett office building have been sold, a new tenant is at Goodlett Farms Parkway and 666 Riverside Drive will become an indoor climate-controlled storage facility.
Opinion: Council health care proposal ‘is as ludicrous as it is ... offensive’
“Is it fair to City of Memphis employees, many of whom have worked for 25 or 30 years, to not have the same benefit a part-time elected official would receive?” a former council member asks.
Germantown school district celebrates first and only superintendent
Germantown Board of Education’s meeting Tuesday was full of celebrations for students, the board and its superintendent.
Sudoku: Jan. 31
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Wordrow: Grizzlies sign Matthew Hurt to 10-day hardship contract
Wordrow is similar to Wordle — but with a twist.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Downtown Dining and drinking at the Hu. Hotel
Also happening this week: Some schools are closed for Veterans Day, and the new Sultana Disaster Museum opens.
Education Did the Tennessee midterms complicate Marsha Blackburn’s voucher expansion plans?
Premium Health Care More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Food Mid-South Food Bank scrambles to fill the gap as SNAP rules tighten
Premium Spirit of Memphis After nearly 5 years, Jelly finally has a home — and a new name
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More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Local doctors say it’s important to see if you qualify to get screened.
Premium Business Midtown Autowerks moving a few blocks to Liberty Park area
Premium Business Musk confirms two additional sites near Macrohard data center
Health Care St. Jude calls on volunteers for marathon weekend
Premium Real Estate Crosstown Concourse CEO stepping down, moving into a new role
Sports
Buckley: Respect won’t come easily for these Tigers. Two wins are a good start.
“After following up a season-opening upset win over preseason No. 18 Iowa State with Saturday’s home-opening win over VCU, however, the days of laying low are about done for the Memphis Tigers.”
Memphis Tigers Basketball Jayden Reid’s free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Penny Hardaway gets a thrilling win — and more evidence that this team might be the one he needs.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign rookie Saunders
Sports Morris, defense lead No. 16 Tennessee past No. 8 Kentucky, 34-6
Food
Mid-South Food Bank scrambles to fill the gap as SNAP rules tighten
Under new federal rules, states with SNAP payment error rates over 6% will be liable for the costs of those mistakes. As Tennessee grows more cautious, families feel the pinch.
Food Memphis 901 Hot Wing Festival heats up for a good cause
Suburbs
Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remains undecided as Democrat Scott Colom’s lead continues to grow. Outstanding affidavit and absentee ballots in DeSoto County and across the state are a key reason why.
Premium Collierville Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Arts & Culture
The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
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Opinion
Echols: The naked headlines and the name of Jesus
“The hiccup is not the presence of sin in our local news – we all see that. Rather, it is the presence of cunningly subversive sin in my own life, and frankly, in yours.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Penny Hardaway gets a thrilling win — and more evidence that this team might be the one he needs.
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Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
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Sudoku: Nov. 8
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