Grizzlies pass gut check, pull out late win over Lakers
The Grizzlies stars took turns planting daggers in the fourth quarter against Los Angeles. Related story:
Friday prep report: Bartlett knocks Cordova from unbeaten ranks
R’Chaun King, a 6-6 senior headed to Arkansas State, comes up big late for the Panthers.
City’s failure to enforce Nichols ordinances ‘deeply disturbed’ legal team
Laws passed in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death instituted new data collection policies for traffic stops; stipulated that only marked police cars make traffic stops, and mandated residents not get pulled over for low-level offenses like faulty brake lights. Former officer accused in Tyre Nichols’ death wants trial outside of MemphisRelated story:
Indicted corrections officer wants separate trial
Chelsey Duckett and her co-defendents have been indicted for alleged roles in the death of Gershun Freeman, who died in 2022 after an altercation with the officers at Shelby County Jail.
42-acre site on President’s Island earns ‘Select’ certification
The site is only the second in Shelby County to be certified since the state began the program in 2012 to promote strategic properties for development.
‘I’m on the fence:’ City Council mixed on keeping police chief
The reappointment of Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis as police chief is among the slew of mayoral appointments that the Memphis City Council is slated to consider at its first meeting of 2024. ‘No tolerance for the chaos:’ Young pledges unified front to fight crimeRelated content:
$10 Deal: Le Delights lives up to its name
If you’ve never heard of Vietnamese beef jerky rolls — known as goi du du kho bo cuon — you’re in for a treat.
Lee Harris on Wanda Halbert: ‘She won’t sign anything’
“I think it’s time for us to figure out a solution, and it’s hard to believe that the solution is Wanda Halbert as county clerk,” said the Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on WKNO’s “Behind the Headlines.”
Martin: Tigers avoid disaster. They’ll have to do it 17 more times.
Jahvon Quinerly’s 3-pointer in the final seconds helped the Tigers avoid a stumble in its AAC opener.
Bailey: Focus of Let It Fly apparently shifts to Southaven
Now that the Germantown location of Let It Fly has locked its doors, the sports bar’s concentration is directed at a new location in Southaven at Silo Square.
Conaway: You’re being robbed. For life.
Martavius Jones has just snuck into your house through an unlocked window and stolen a knee replacement from your dark living room.
Methodist settles West Cancer lawsuit for just over $7M
The settlement is significantly less than the $800 million the government had originally sought from the Memphis-based health care system.Related story:
Phillip Ashley Chocolates becoming more exclusive
The Memphis-based chocolatier is leaning even more into luxury and ceasing individual chocolate sales except for special holidays.
Wizard’s will close Midtown shop, Ebbo to move in
Ebbo has been in business in Memphis since 1993, selling herbs, crystals, candles, incense and other supplies.
The To-Do List: Elvis’ birthday, wrastling and a party for the ‘grrls’
This week, artist Vera Reed celebrates her 90th birthday, the Metal Museum offers a “taste” of the metal arts and there’s a one-mile race to kickstart your resolutions.
Sudoku: Jan. 5
Today’s puzzle is a “killer.”
Metro
Immersive museum on Mud Island sets new May opening date
Following some water damage delays, Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time has now scheduled an opening date for the first phase of the three-part project.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Take a break and wear green
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Does Regional One need a redo? Plus: Back to Frayser
Metro Memphis escapes severe wind damage, but freezing temps are on the way
Premium Health Care Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
Business
South Korean manufacturer moves forward with next phase of $157 million Memphis expansion
Hyosung HICO launches “Project Innovation East” as the next phase of its U.S. headquarters expansion in South Memphis.
Premium Business Back in the flow: Son of former Palladio owners is making a splash
Premium Health Care Critics urge caution before biting off nearly $1 billion Regional One project
Premium Health Care Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
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Sports
Calkins: Penny Hardaway is back. It will take more than that to bring back Memphis basketball.
“Penny Hardaway is returning as Memphis coach. How can he fix things? He can start by accepting that the disaster that was this past season wasn’t some ‘one-off.’”
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Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers will bring Penny Hardaway back for ninth season
Memphis Tigers Basketball Three Memphis basketball coaches not returning next season
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: The Medicine Man used to rally Memphis fans. Now his old friends are rallying to help him.
Food
From crops to cattle, erratic weather is disrupting how Tennessee farms do business
At best, shifting weather patterns mean adjusting planting or grazing schedules. At worst, it means moving animals back indoors, delaying harvests or watching crops fail.
Food News Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
Suburbs
Something stinks in Germantown — and it’s higher waste pickup fees
Germantown is reviewing a sanitation contract, but prices will significantly increase due to inflation rates in the industry. A city administrator said Waste Pro has provided “Rolls-Royce-type” service.
North Mississippi Mississippi Senate advance of phased teacher pay raise gets mixed reviews
Arts & Culture
Immersive museum on Mud Island sets new May opening date
Following some water damage delays, Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time has now scheduled an opening date for the first phase of the three-part project.
Premium Arts & Culture From kites to colors: 3 ways to celebrate Holi in Memphis
Opinion
Calkins: Penny Hardaway is back. It will take more than that to bring back Memphis basketball.
“Penny Hardaway is returning as Memphis coach. How can he fix things? He can start by accepting that the disaster that was this past season wasn’t some ‘one-off.’”
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Grizzlies notes on injuries, expansion and draft scouting
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Take a break and wear green
It’s spring break week for area public school students (except for the University Schools district), which means the airport may be busy but the roads probably won’t be.
Behind The Headlines Spring sprung early — and with it, so does heightened Downtown security
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Model trains
Today’s puzzle is of model trains and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.