Grizzlies can’t find trade, hold Ja Morant through deadline
The Grizzlies listened to Ja Morant trade offers but ultimately did not find a deal for the star guard amid beginning of rebuild.
Fake combat veteran pleads guilty to federal ‘stolen valor,’ wire fraud charges
A Fayette County woman pleaded guilty Thursday to pretending to be a combat veteran and using the story to solicit goods and services from donors.
Indie Memphis announces 2026 comeback for film festival with new leadership
The festival will be held in Downtown’s South Main Arts District, with the selected films being shown in Malco’s Powerhouse Cinema as well as the Orpheum’s Halloran Centre.
Trade Deadline Tracker: Waiting on a Ja Morant deal
The NBA trade deadline was 2 p.m. Thursday. Here’s what transpired over the past 24 hours.
Tennessee GOP says ongoing Memphis schools audit is ‘concerning’
The district says state auditors haven’t presented any evidence of fraud or abuse to constitute further investment. Republican lawmakers didn’t name specifics either.
City solid waste pickup delayed again
The city has not has solid waste pickups since Jan. 24 as remnants of the winter storm stubbornly hang around.
MSCS used all its snow days. What happens now?
Memphis-Shelby County Schools used up its eighth and final snow day on Wednesday, Feb. 4 — then closed for Thursday.
Some Memphis-area schools to open Friday: Other weather updates
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.
Ex-St. George’s basketball player faces 8 felonies in campus sexual assault case
A 19-year-old accused of eight felonious accounts related to two sexual assaults on the St. George’s campus appeared in court. His attorney says much of the story is still untold.
Grizzlies trade for Eric Gordon, future second-round pick swap
The Grizzlies made a small trade on Thursday, taking Eric Gordon from the Philadelphia 76ers and receiving a future second-round pick swap.
Man convicted of threatening to kill federal judge in Memphis
A jury convicted a man Wednesday, Feb. 4, for threatening to kill a federal judge and two prosecutors in Memphis last year.
Snow won’t stop the show: Memphis theaters push through the winter freeze
Memphis productions adjust to winter’s disruptions.
Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras bar crawls and a concert by Diana Krall
In this week’s To-Do List, eat ice cream for breakfast, party like Edgar Allan Poe and get campy at CMOM.
Ford resignation letter dodges guilty plea, cites ‘antagonistic environment’
Ford filed a resignation letter to the Shelby County Commission, as required by his guilty plea to federal tax-evasion charges. Meanwhile, county commissioners have a timetable for filling the vacancy. County Commission plows through agenda from snowed-out meeting quicklyRelated content:
Grizzlies score 40 points in fourth quarter to beat Kings
Ty Jerome continued his run of efficient scoring for the Grizzlies despite his tight minutes restriction.Related content:
Ice storm batters Mallard Pointe Golf Course, but Quail Ridge reopening still on track for Labor Day
The owner of the company planning to renovate and operate Quail Ridge Golf Course in Bartlett is dealing with problems at another of his courses — Mallard Pointe in Sardis — damaged by the ice storm.
RFK Jr. touts administration efforts, makes autism claims in Nashville
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the stage with state leaders as part of his “Take Back Your Health Tour.”
Hill: The Grizzlies are opting for a rebuild. Does tanking in the NBA work?
The history of NBA tanking paints a complex picture, but it still rewards those with proper luck and timing.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Honestly it’s not going to hurt to wait until Summer to move Ja. This season is lost. Keep Ja until then.” — Mark Mitchell about Trade Deadline Tracker: Waiting on a Ja Morant deal
“Finally some really good news for our city!!” — Mark Jones about Indie Memphis announces 2026 comeback for film festival with new leadership
“In the immortal words of Curly Bill Brocius - “Well.....Bye.”” — Aaron Prather about Ford resignation letter dodges guilty plea, cites ‘antagonistic environment’
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Hernando mayor admits budgeting errors
A budgeting mistake has led to a multimillion-dollar shortfall in Hernando’s utility fund, and Mayor Chip Johnson is taking the blame.
Table Talk: Ring in the Lunar New Year with The Daily Memphian
To begin our revived Restaurant Insider series, we’ll gather at Good Fortune Co.
Tigers coach Huff says local high school recruiting is ‘50-50’ proposition
The transfer portal means smaller high school classes going forward for Memphis football. But great communication means the door will always be open.
Memphis coach Charles Huff wants 2026 recruiting class to dream big
The Memphis Tigers have 77 new additions to the 2026 roster, and coach Charles Huff wants them all to aim high.
Metro
Ask the Memphian: What was The Gray Hat Mystery?
A slain businessman, known as the “Hot Tamale King.” A young, fedora-wearing detective. And a tantalizing clue: a gray felt hat, left near the scene of the crime.
Update State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
City of Memphis Should Memphis change snow strategy for smaller and school streets?
Education Memphis releases funds to ease pre-K crisis — but the fight isn’t over
Education Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
Business
Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
Business Elon Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Hill: The Grizzlies are opting for a rebuild. Does tanking in the NBA work?
The history of NBA tanking paints a complex picture, but it still rewards those with proper luck and timing.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Mike Miller’s jump shot was one version of basketball beauty
Player of the Week Winter weather timeout: Catch up on Memphis’ fans choice and OrthoSouth players of the week
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies trade two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah
Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Suburbs
Collierville looking at mixed-use for former Gus’s site
The project would replace the historic home that Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken once operated. The mixed-use development would offer a residential ownership option above retail and office space.
Premium Education Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Send Help’ is a good time, and ‘Macbeth’ is at Crosstown
Stranded on a South Pacific island with Rachel McAdams? Be careful what you wish for in Sam Raimi’s “Send Help.”
The To-Do List Pro cornhole comes to town, and the Dixon celebrates 50 years
Opinion
Calkins: Jaren Jackson had to be traded. Because it’s time for the Grizzlies to start again.
The Grizzlies stunned the city by dealing Jaren Jackson Jr. Yes, it’s disappointing. But it’s time to start fresh.Related content:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Last year, Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was charged with seven counts of federal bribery and tax evasion charges. This week, he pleaded guilty to five of them.