Two more Shelby County Jail inmates have died
Two Shelby County Jail inmates died on Thursday and Friday, bringing the total to four this week.
Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies weren’t trying to ‘win a press conference’
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman talked about the deadline move that traded away Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia on Friday. Related content:
St. Benedict grad chasing more Super Bowl success
St. Benedict’s Cam Jones has appeared in all 34 games in his two NFL seasons. Next comes the Super Bowl.
Inaugural UTHSC chair departs board to standing ovation
Former small-town dentist Dr. Phil Wenk was the CEO of Delta Dental, the only dentist to be inducted into the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame and led the UTHSC advisory board since its inception.
Herrington: How Jaren Jackson Jr.’s All-NBA bid could impact his Grizzlies’ future
Chris Herrington breaks down all the different scenarios involving Jaren Jackson Jr.’s contract situation and what’s best for the Grizzlies.
Sound Bites: Behind the scenes with food writer Joshua Carlucci
Josh Carlucci is on the podcast to talk about his South American travels, writing about food as a Memphis transplant and his endless quest for The Daily Memphian’s $10 Deals.
After 20 years, St. George’s will close its Memphis campus
The private school opened the third campus in an effort to diversify its student body. The Memphis campus could become a public school by the fall.
More homes near Collierville mall gain planning commission endorsement
New homes are headed to southwest Collierville. There is hope Lockwood could contribute to more activity at Carriage Crossing.
Amid crowding, more Shelby County Jail inmates being placed on suicide watch
The average population at 201 Poplar has grown by roughly 600 inmates over the past two years.
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis trade reunites former AAU rivals
The Memphis Grizzlies traded Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia, bringing back two future second-round draft picks and a pair of Washington Wizards players, Marvin Bagley III and Johnny Davis. What will come next? Time will tell.
Herrington: After trade deadline, Grizzlies playoff team is ‘on the floor’
Was the draft-pick cost of the deal and the short-term risk of sapping the team’s depth and experience worth whatever flexibility is gained next summer? Grizzlies trade Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia in three-team deal Grizzlies trade deadline day: Will Marcus Smart be on the move?Related content:
Grizzlies podcast: Making sense of Marcus Smart’s trade
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down the Marcus Smart trade and what it means for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Bailey: Mastry’s claims raise questions about acts at Landers
Todd Mastry says he was fired because DeSoto County officials were resistant of certain acts at the Landers Center. Will his lawsuit prove his claims?
Food Files: 901 Hot Pot, new Half Shell to open; Razing for Cane’s begins
Two hot Memphis restaurants are opening new locations. Plus, incoming Raising Cane’s project is underway, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice isn’t leaving Memphis.
Mississippi immigration bounty-hunter bill dies
House Bill 1484, or the Mississippi Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program, was introduced by State Rep. Justin Keen, R-DeSoto County, at the outset of the legislative session.
Buckley: Cisse went down. Hardaway had a flashback. It wasn’t pretty.
The last time a Tiger reached for his left knee, Memphis collapsed. When it happened to Moussa Cisse this time, Penny Hardaway feared the worst.
Belly Acres expanding into Collierville
“(Collierville) is a family-oriented area close to churches and schools, and that’s certainly the target market for Belly Acres,” said a restaurant representative.
Conaway: A gift of perspective
“The morning brings a new day, like the one before never happened, but like all the days before, what happened is baked in old slave-made brick, and immigrant-laid stone, and preserved.”
The To-Do List: Heart works and other art works, plus a Mardi Gras Ball
This week, Broad Avenue cures your sweet tooth, Blue Suede Vintage reopens in a new spot and Lunar New Year celebrations continue at the Agricenter.
Sudoku: Feb. 7
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
5 by 5 crossword: Feb. 7
You might finish today’s crossword faster than you can say, “Let her cook.”
Metro
Peer Power, without MSCS contract, seeks distance from Feagins suit
Without a revived contract with Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the Peer Power Foundation began working instead with area charter schools, board co-chair Dow McVean wrote in a public letter Wednesday.
State Government TN lawmakers file bill challenging immigrants’ access to public education
Premium City of Memphis XAI has been slow to pay MLGW
Public Safety Ezekiel Kelly plans to serve as own lawyer in death penalty case
Shelby County Shelby County Commission considers MSCS audit
Business
In-N-Out in Memphis? Not so fast
In-N-Out Burger’s vice president of store development said there are no specific plans for the Memphis-area yet.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis to get nonstop flights to Tampa, Raleigh-Durham
Premium Real Estate Inked: First Congo selling two buildings, Germantown getting new retail center
Real Estate New apartments could come to the Memphis Medical District
Premium City of Memphis Proposed xAI greywater plant faces City Council skepticism
Sports
Varlas: Change is inevitable. But high school sports are different
“Whatever changes the TSSAA makes will be equitable, workable and enforceable. They will also come within the timeline the state’s governing body for high school athletics feels is most appropriate.”Related content:
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High School Sports Standouts from Oakhaven, Collierville voted player of the week
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade deadline rumor roundup, one day out
Food
Table Talk: What eggs-actly is going on?
Are eggs safe to eat now that human cases of bird flu are popping up? The short answer is yes, but they are probably going to cost you.
Food News New restaurant to open in former Jerry Lee Lewis club
Premium Food News Tiny restaurant allows couple to offer personal touch
Premium Food News ‘Little bits of beauty’ bestowed at 17 Berkshire
Food News In-N-Out in Memphis? Not so fast
Suburbs
Former Landers Center director says he was fired for booking Black artists, files lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed Friday, Jan. 31, former director Todd Mastry accuses certain DeSoto County Supervisors and the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau of violating the Civil Rights Act.
Premium Public Safety Southaven mayor to those who show out at Springfest: ‘We’re going to bust your tail’
Premium Education Suburbs look for silver linings after school-voucher legislation passes
Premium Collierville Collierville Balloon Festival floating to new spot, hopes to inflate attendance
Arts & Culture
No Beale Street Music Fest for 2025
The three-day festival was “paused” in 2024, Memphis in May officials said at the time, largely due to issues regarding the reconfigured Tom Lee Park that led to a less-than-successful 2023 installment of the event.
Premium Music Kash Doll to Keith Sykes: Five must-see shows for February
Performing Arts The theater where it happens: ‘Hamilton’ returns to Memphis
Visual Arts The trolls are here to save the Earth
Performing Arts Hattiloo founder returns to the stage
Opinion
Calkins: A story of friendship and basketball — and why the Memphis Tigers mean so much
Ninety-four-year-old Thelma Scott gave up her season ticket this year. But give up on her Tigers? Not a chance. The university gave her a life she couldn’t have imagined. And it is still giving her friends.
Podcasts
GPAC’s Paul Chandler on COVID, The Grove, Live Nation
Paul Chandler, the head of the Germantown Performing Arts Center, shared his thoughts on local venues on this week’s The Sidebar podcast.
Games
Word Flower: Feb. 6
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.