Grizzlies stall out in listless loss to Hornets
The Grizzlies never led by more than three points and trailed most of the way.Related content:
Grizzlies lose fourth in a row as Hornets romp
The Hornets led 62-55 at the half, and had a 90-75 edge after three quarters.
What to watch as Memphis plays FAU, looks to stop skid
After a delayed return home from Wichita due to winter weather, the Tigers must get ready to face FAU on Thursday at FedExForum in a rematch of their 89-78 road loss to the Owls earlier this month.
Box score: Hornets 112, Grizzlies 97
Box score from the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
After Challenger disaster, Kirk Whalum stepped in for an astronaut
Memphis jazz musician Kirk Whalum woke up 40 years ago to news that seven NASA astronauts had died in the Challenger disaster, including his friend and fellow saxophonist Ron McNair.
MDOT says I-22, I-55 north of Como now open
The winter storm stressed an already thin system, required bringing in help from outside — and showed how one’s best efforts still might not be enough. Even now officials are still advising drivers stay off the roads.
Table Talk: When the city shuts down, the kitchens stay open
After a few days of cooking up a storm, it was time to venture outdoors and see how some of Memphis’ restaurants were faring.
Nike to lay off nearly 600 employees in Memphis
Nike officials announced almost 600 people would be laid off from two Memphis locations.
Gloria Wade-Gayles, who wrote about living near border between Black and white in 1940s and ’50s Memphis, dies
Wade-Gayles, a graduate of the LeMoyne College, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Atlanta. An educator, activist and author, she penned a memoir about growing up in the old Foote Homes public-housing development.
What’s closed? Schools, weather information, warming centers and more
What’s closed in Memphis for the 2026 ice storm? We keep you up-to-date here, including school closings, warming center info, trash pickup and more.
Breeze Airways adding direct flight from Memphis to San Antonio
Breeze began serving passengers at Memphis International Airport in May 2025.
Getting out of Memphis is always tough. And this year’s Class 4A region will be especially so.
Several quality teams in the state’s largest public-school classification will be jockeying for position once the season resumes.
Latest updates: Crews make progress on streets, but some business, schools are staying closed
Read The Daily Memphian’s continuing coverage of the winter weather impacting the Memphis area. DeSoto County urges ‘emergency travel only’ as ice and staff shortages snarl roads Related content:
Ice vs. plow showdown: ‘Roads are going to be messy at least through next week’
Thursday may be the city’s “last shot at some meaningful melting before we get that arctic plunge again.”
Quail Ridge Golf Course’s sale to Bartlett nearly complete
The long-awaited sale of the Quail Ridge Golf Course to the City of Bartlett comes under final consideration Thursday after snow delayed the regular meeting Tuesday.
Southaven supports restructuring DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Southaven is looking for better representation and a specific share of the restaurant sales-tax revenues from the county Convention and Visitors Bureau.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Let The Station open!” — Ann Sullivan about State board to hear liquor application for The Station Thursday
“He played with spirit. It was a joy to watch him play.” — Michael Sutton about Grizzlies 25: Lorenzen Wright completed a singular Memphis basketball journey
“I love how the city has listened to the citizens and saved Quail Ridge!” — Cynthia Jaggers about Quail Ridge Golf Course’s sale to Bartlett nearly complete
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: Jan. 28
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Daily WordRow: Jan. 28
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Winter roads
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the Crump Avenue exit on Interstate 240 and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Metro
As some Tennesseans struggle with rising costs, Senate Dems embark on Affordability Tour
The tour is meant to connect people with local resources that can help in times of financial uncertainty.
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Business
Memphis housing market tightens in 2025
The numbers reflect what the National Association of Realtors is seeing nationwide.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
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Sports
Three Memphis Grizzlies named NBA Rising Stars
Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer will all participate in the NBA’s Rising Stars mini tournament at All-Star Weekend.
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Food
When winter weather hits, local farmers’ jobs get even harder
At Lightfoot Farmstead in Millington, family members are waking up in the middle of the night to make sure a pregnant cow doesn’t go into early labor.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Jake Schorr’s legacy: Trust, hard work — and Westy’s
Suburbs
Renovated Arlington Town Hall a welcome sight for staff, officials
In need of more space to provide services in a growing town, Arlington has renovated and expanded the existing Town Hall on Airline Road.
Premium Collierville Slimming streets: Collierville could trim thoroughfare
Arts & Culture
Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance
When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday, Jan. 22, one relative surprise was a Best Actress nomination for Kate Hudson, who plays Milwaukee tribute singer Claire Sardina in “Song Sung Blue.”
Premium Arts & Culture The Arts Beat: Connect with the arts, even if you’re iced in
Opinion
Calkins: Good news, chilly Memphians. Some 650,000 (!) tulips will be here soon.
So many tulips! A truckload of tulips! The Dixon Gallery & Gardens is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 650,000 tulips — more than double what it’s ever had before.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Deannexation, superintendents and Lisa Marie
Join editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips as they discuss what’s happening this week.