Dainja finished with 21 points and eight rebounds against UAB on Sunday in his first game starting for Memphis since Nov. 15 versus Ohio. Memphis plays with point to prove, blasts UAB at home Haggerty and Dainja lead No. 24 Memphis to a 100-77 victory over UABRelated content:
At its Monday, Jan. 27, meeting, the Shelby County Commission set the process for filling the vacancy that comes with the March retirement of General Sessions Court Judge Bill Anderson. Also a test of the commission’s new budget subcommittee process.
The No. 24 Tigers played with a purpose in a 100-77 win against the Blazers in front of a blue-and-white striped-out FedExForum crowd.
Former Ole Miss coach feels fine about the Memphis Tigers’ NCAA Tournament hopes after watching them dismantle his UAB Blazers.
Also happening this week: A Germantown school board vacancy will be filled.
As the U.S. surgeon general raises the alarm about the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk, the “sober curious” are seeing the benefits of abstaining.
The sober and sober curious movements have made a mark, especially on restaurant and taproom menus.
Nick Walker, the Memphis parks director, is leaving for North Carolina. He has some thoughts before he goes about why he loves the city, what bothers him about Memphians and what he’d like to see change.
A distemper outbreak at Memphis Animal Services has shut down the facility temporarily. Mayor Paul Young sent a letter to concerned citizens, outlining the situation and asking that people refrain from attacking the staff.
Hundreds made crafts, ate and danced to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Brooks Museum on Saturday.
MATA’s interim chief financial officer urged Memphis Mayor Paul Young to find more funding for the bus system before it runs out of cash next month.
In his hunt to see Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy removed from office, state Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, has cited the creation of the DA’s Justice Review Unit as one justification for the ouster.
Zach Edey isn’t afraid of a fight. He continued to earn the respect of his teammates by defending Ja Morant on Saturday night. Related content
“If the MSCS board wants a superintendent who cares about files and flattery, hire an accountant. If they want a superintendent who bows when they enter the room, then hire a court jester.”
“Our children are too precious, and there is far too much at stake. We know that the board’s decision does not demonstrate what is in the best interest of students or a commitment to accountable leadership.”
Worth Morgan and Naser Fazlullah vied in a hard-fought contest. The county GOP convention in Bartlett drew more than 400 people.
The Soap Factory located in a shopping center at 2197 Central Ave. sells various bath, body and home products, including laundry detergent, body soaps, lotions, candles, beard oil and sinus bombs.
Several suburban officials have found a way to escape the pressures of day-to-day government by taking to the stage to perform.
“We sometimes forget how the unique perspective of children, particularly babies and toddlers, can foster our own faith.”
“Whether its nature or people that speak to us most clearly when we travel, taking in a new place with fresh gusto and does our hearts’ good. “
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Carter Malone Group LLC and Colliers announce promotions.
This week’s crossword puzzle was inspired by the “Jeopardy!” game show, a recent contestant as well as a Memphian who appeared on the program in 2021.
Mayor Lee Harris and Judge Tarik Sugarmon talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the compromise they have taken to Sheriff Floyd Bonner about administration of the county’s juvenile-detention center.
International Paper’s $9.9 billion deal to acquire DS Smith is expected to close Jan. 31 and give the Memphis-based firm 30,000 new employees worldwide.
PJ Haggerty scored 23 points, Dain Dainja had a season-high 21 points and eight rebounds to lead Memphis to the win at home over UAB.
Memphis Jamaican Kitchen owners Ryan and Ebony Meeks are adding a second location in the Medical District area with dine-in service. They will also be keeping the food truck open in Downtown Memphis.
Applications open Tuesday, Jan. 28. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply in person at the Southaven Chamber of Commerce during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Several suburban officials have found a way to escape the pressures of day-to-day government by taking to the stage to perform.
T.K. Tanner just turned 102. He’s got stories you won’t believe. And, yes, I asked him the secret to a long life. It’s not what you might think.
For Demarcus Suggs, director of creative and cultural economy for the City of Memphis, his goal is simple: Support the arts.
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
“Life’s a gift, open it,” says Slowdown Dry Goods founder Eli Berry, who recently released a merch line for Grammy-winning artists Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.