Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what’s next for the Grizzlies
Chris Herrington wades into the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, explains what happened Tuesday and what it means and what it suggests.
Grizzlies trade two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah
The Grizzlies rebuild has officially begun. Jaren Jackson Jr. exits with three other players.
Elon Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company
Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.
City Council questions road-clearing policies as MLGW warns of ‘sticker shock’
The city’s policy of not clearing the smallest neighborhood streets was questioned by several council members.
Memphis-area and Mississippi schools closures, more winter 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.
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.”
Memphis releases funds to ease pre-K crisis — but the fight isn’t over
The City of Memphis released $8.5 million to prekindergarten organization First 8 Memphis. The funds could keep some classrooms afloat while city, county and First 8 officials remain in negotiations for a long-term funding plan.
Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year
The Lakeland School System resurrected an old name for its new middle school.
Opinion: The failure to fund pre-K hurts children and families
“We ask the Shelby County administration to find a path forward with First 8 Memphis so that our school system and all other operators are not expected to fill a sudden budgetary gap that we cannot afford.”
Arlington passes first readings of beer and liquor ordinances
The ordinance changes include allowing one more liquor store in the town.
New bill would bar some Tennesseans from running for Congress
Memphis lawmaker Brent Taylor sponsors a bill to keep naturalized and dual citizens out of party primaries.
New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
A new state budget was just introduced, with funds for Memphis, raises for teachers and a reminder that Tennessee has a funding shortfall for infrastructure needs. Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchersRelated content:
Edmund Ford Jr. pleads guilty to tax evasion
Ford will resign from his position on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners and will never again run for elected office.
Hardaway: ‘I will be the last person, ever, to damage this program’
The Memphis Tigers coach, who took over in 2018, had an encouraging message during his weekly radio show Monday, a little more than 24 hours after the Tigers took a 78-76 loss to Tulane.Related content:
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.
Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
As winter storms left parts of north Mississippi isolated, a Memphis caterer partnered with a disaster relief group to deliver meals to those who needed them.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Rip my heart out. 💔” — John Carroll about Grizzlies trade two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah
“Memphis loves you Penny, that’s why this hurts so much.” — Chris Leach about Hardaway: ‘I will be the last person, ever, to damage this program’
“Sad all around. Fraud and waste of potential.” — Paul Swanson about Edmund Ford Jr. pleads guilty to tax evasion
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Grizzlies enjoy team-wide romp in last home game before trade deadline
It was the first win for the Grizzlies on their home floor since Jan. 11 against the Brooklyn Nets. Related content:
Daily WordRow: Feb. 3
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Sudoku: Feb. 3
Ready for today’s sudokus?
Daily Jigsaw: Will it ever melt?
Today’s puzzle is of a snow-covered Downtown Memphis and was taken by Mark Weber.
Metro
How Jerri Green plans to breathe life back into one of the nation’s oldest public defender offices
Shelby County’s new interim chief public defender doesn’t plan on sweeping changes to the historic office. But she does have some ideas.
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: What was The Gray Hat Mystery?
Premium Metro Why immigration crackdown isn’t as visible in Memphis as it is in Minnesota
Premium State Government What Memphis legislators are focusing on in Nashville
Metro States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA
Business
International Paper splits into two public companies, reports $23.6B in 2025 sales
Officials believe the separation will take 12 to 15 months.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Premium Business With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Cedric Coward’s balancing act: Grizzlies rookie accepts mental, physical challenges of NBA schedule
Cedric Coward has faced both physical and mental challenges during his rookie season. The NBA Rising Star has held it together with personal balance.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball After latest excruciating loss, Hardaway looks at Tigers’ record: ‘We have a lot of fight left in us’
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
Player of the Week Winter weather timeout: Catch up on Memphis’ fans choice and OrthoSouth players of the week
Premium Business Calkins: Robert Pera remains city’s best hope for keeping Grizzlies in Memphis
Food
Recipe Exchange: Boscos’ wood-oven shrimp
There’s a signature appetizer at Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. in Overton Square that was inspired by a trip to the Big Easy.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Sunrise Memphis’ bi bim bowl
Suburbs
Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes, but others wonder how the suburb would make up the lost revenue.
Arlington Former Arlington High standout ‘just really wants to win the Super Bowl’
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
The Bluff City has a taste for zine-making parties, vision-board groups, flash-tattoo embroidery classes and beyond.
Arts & Culture Gloria Wade-Gayles, who wrote about living near border between Black and white in 1940s and ’50s Memphis, dies
Opinion
Calkins: Robert Pera remains city’s best hope for keeping Grizzlies in Memphis
What is keeping the Grizzlies in Memphis? Robert Pera. And that’s it. He’s still the best chance the city has to keep the team.Related content:
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
It’s Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day — and this week in Memphis may feel like something of a do-over. But hopefully it’s in a hilarious, nostalgic way.