Two Downtown restaurants welcoming customers, a new Scooter’s coffee and a Waffle House one step closer to construction on Forest Hill Irene Road.

Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.

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Although the timeout call was a miscue, several Grizzlies players took up for coach Taylor Jenkins, adding that the game was not determined by one play. 

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Box score: Rockets 119, Grizzlies 115

Taylor Jenkins took the blame for the loss. It was nice of him to say. But the Grizzlies real problem may be their inability to handle the best in the West.

Ja Morant scored 27 points in his return, but Houston’s Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Rockets over the Grizzlies 119-115.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at FedExForum.

FedEx released a service alert Thursday saying delays and disruptions for inbound and outbound shipments are possible “due to local conditions and restrictions.” 

The consequences of dismissing Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Feagins may have unintended consequences that won’t serve the district’s 110,000 students, board member Amber Huett-Garcia says.

Josh Poag and a group of investors bought the building last fall, wanting to control the use of the 400,000-square-foot location in the likely event the store would close. 

A resolution from MSCS board member Amber Huett-Garcia would keep Marie Feagins in the seat and provide time for the superintendent to remedy the issues board members identified. 

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Jordan Myles and Caidyn Sanders honored after strong performances over the holiday break.

Despite a potential 6 inches of snow, the No. 19 Tigers are still set to face the Pirates on Saturday. With nearly a week off between games, adjustments made by Penny Hardaway’s team should be on display.

Weather forecasts predict several inches of snow to accumulate in the Memphis area on Friday, Jan. 10.

Despite its moniker as the Bluff City, Memphis is flatter than the crust on a pie at Memphis Pizza Cafe. But if you know where to look, the city has a few good sledding spots.

State Sen. Brent Taylor lists allegations he says are grounds for the removal of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy. “He does not follow the law,” Taylor said.

“It’s kind of empowering,” Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells said of continuing to carry out Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision. 

The Biden administration’s Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found they overstepped the president’s authority.

Steven Adams discussed his return to the court at FedExForum and threw a funny jab at his old friend and former teammate Santi Aldama.

Gretchen Wollert McLennon first stepped dance shoes in Ballet Memphis at 11 years old. Now, after five years building on the company’s legacy, she’s taking a bow. 

Following a state-title season, MASE takes top winnings in the Daily Memphian postseason football awards. Players from Covington, Collierville and Munford also recognized for their individual accomplishments in 2024.

The Cooper Development group, led by Chance Carlisle and Carlisle Development Co., seeks a 20-year property tax incentive for the Cooper-Young mixed-use development. 

This week, a Circuit Playhouse production tells the story of Stalin’s body doubles, the Brooks launches a new happy hour and Memphis songwriters take the Halloran stage.

The City of Memphis will use its new snow and ice-removal plan when winter weather hits late Thursday night or early Friday morning. 

Pair your burger with a beer, cue up a Patsy Cline song on the jukebox and let yourself be charmed by the misshapen magic of this Midtown institution.