MPD: Suspect in multiple Sunday shootings captured
The suspect was out of jail on a bond of $100,000 for criminal attempt first-degree murder and criminal attempt especially aggravated robbery, according to a press release.
The Tigers recently made an effort to ‘grow closer.’ It’s already paying off.
An effort to build chemistry off the court has already begun to pay dividends for Memphis as it attempts to turnaround a season that had begun to slip away.
Buckley: With Malcolm Dandridge sitting, Jordan Brown reappears
“So much has changed since Penny Hardaway could see his trio of bigs dominating down low. Sometimes bad and sometimes — like on Sunday — quite good.”
Memphis picks up convincing home win over Tulane
The Tigers tallied 21 assists on their 29 made field goals and played together for most of the afternoon to get the revenge game win over the Green Wave. Box score: Memphis 90, Tulane 78 The Tigers recently made an effort to ‘grow closer.’ It’s already paying off. Buckley: With Malcolm Dandridge sitting, Jordan Brown reappearsRelated stories:
This Week in Memphis: Early voting begins, Stickem on Food Network
Plus, Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s Day are back to back this year, and we’ve got a round-up of ways to celebrate.
No bridge protest arrests? MPD says the investigation is still ongoing
Protestors have taken or attempted to take the area’s Mississippi River bridges several times in recent years. How those protests are handled has differed among law enforcement agencies.
Tom Lee Park has starring role in documentary
The movie by Last Bite Films makes its debut Feb. 16 at the Halloran Centre at a fundraiser for Memphis River Parks Partnership. Meanwhile, the filmmakers are working on a documentary about the life of Tom Lee.
Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend held at Graceland
Past tribute artist contest winners performed their favorite Elvis gospel songs backed up by the Graceland-endorsed EAS Band.
Year of the Dragon roars in at Brooks Museum
The Lunar New Year is “a celebration of the arrival of spring, and a time for families to gather,” Kathy Dumlao, Director of Education and Interpretation at the Brooks Museum of Art, said.
M Club Hall of Fame welcomes seven former Tigers
Former football standouts Derrick Burroughs and Glenn Rogers Jr. were among the seven Hall of Fame inductees on Saturday.
Collierville schools superintendent eager to return
After serving eight years as superintendent of Cleveland (Tennessee) City Schools, Russell Dyer is coming back to Collierville to replace Gary Lilly, who retired from the position.
St. Jude to air first-ever Super Bowl ad
The Spanish-language ad will give viewers a glimpse into a St. Jude patient’s “no more chemo” party, while inviting them to become ángeles de esperanza, or angels of hope, for the children.
Bartlett Station property deals don’t land, hampering redevelopment efforts
Officials would like to see some rejuvenation in the Bartlett Station area, but they are having trouble negotiating with properties owners.
Hattiloo’s 17th season continues with regional premieres, musicals
Hattiloo Theatre will host the regional premiere of “Succession” Feb. 23 - March 24. In the production, a promising young Black actor, uses his charm and cunning to outsmart his mentor. It’s the penultimate show of the Black theater’s 17th season.
Grizzlies drop eighth straight game, now NBA’s longest active streak
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a game-high 29 points, including five made 3-pointers and two blocks, but it was not enough to prevent an eighth straight loss.Related content:
Cxffeeblack wins international award, plans expansion
“We’ve had people over the last three to four years reach out and want to invest,” co-owner Bartholomew Jones said. “For the most part, I’ve told those people ‘no.’ Now feels like the perfect time to do this campaign in a way that’s real Memphis from the ground up.”
Tigers calm Green Wave in overtime win
Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and the Memphis women’s team showed their New Orleans rivals a thing or two about basketball.
Echols: ‘God knows the number of hairs on my head’
“Hair is something most of us have to deal with on a daily basis just to step out the front door. And lately I’ve been having to think about my hair more.”
Crossword: Love is in the air
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Sudoku: Feb. 11
Today’s sudoku is a killer.
Movers & Shakers
Campbell Clinic, ALSAC and ArtsMemphis announce promotions and additions.
Metro
MLGW: xAI’s massive expansion a long way from connecting to grid
“It is a physics problem, not a political problem, on how much energy can be provided here,” MLGW CEO Doug McGowen told the Memphis City Council on Tuesday.
City of Memphis Memphis Parks Director leaving the city
Business
Longtime Memphis law firms start new year with merger
A Memphis law firm with expertise in estate planning and trusts will join forces with one well-versed in real estate, corporate, and labor and employment law.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Epicenter’s evolving role in Memphis’ start-up ecosystem
Sports
Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway needs PJ Haggerty ‘out of his shell’
Though PJ Haggerty is an All-American candidate and one of the biggest reasons for the No. 19 Tigers’ success, Coach Penny Hardaway thinks he can be even better.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Long road trips, workhorse Jaren, and the end to a rumor
Food
Flappers welcome at Memphis Restaurant Association’s Food Festival
The Memphis Restaurant Association is looking to the past, roughly 100 years to the past, for its annual February food festival.
Suburbs
Arlington plumps up Town Hall plans, OKs tennis court updates
With hopes to bring in much-needed staff, the Arlington board approved plans that would double the suburb’s Town Hall space.
Arts & Culture
Finding your stride: Which Memphis running group is right for you?
Runners can rack up the miles with like-minded friends on trails, through scavenger hunts or with a beer at the end.
Opinion
Herrington: Jimmy Butler to the Grizzlies? The anatomy of a rumor.
No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.
Podcasts
Reporters dig into crime, Mulroy ouster attempt, other top 2024 stories
Violent crime and efforts to battle it were among the top stories of the year as discussed in a reporters’ roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: Nagoya House is a bowl of fun
This week’s jigsaw features a photo of the warm and hearty spicy tonkotsu at Nagoya House in Cooper-Young.