Halbert is term-limited but still pulls petition for county clerk
Halbert also checked out qualifying petitions for two other countywide positions on the 2026 ballot.
Grizzlies won’t raise season ticket prices
“There is a difference between moving forward and starting over,” the Memphis Grizzlies said a note to season ticket holders in a renewal email.
One Shelby County candidate has more cash than all his opponents combined
Newly filed campaign finance forms show two Shelby County Democratic mayoral candidates with far more financial resources than the rest of the crowded primary.
Hill: It’s time for Penny Hardaway to do what’s best for Memphis basketball
The move Tigers coach Penny Hardaway needs to make may or may not be the one you think it is.
Calkins: The basketball manager at Houston High delivered a moment no one will soon forget
Henry Griffith is the basketball manager at Houston High. He had never played in a game before. But after he hit a buzzer-beater Friday night, he was carried off the court.
More than 300 students are in limbo as a charter school fights for its future
A court order is keeping Memphis-Shelby County Schools from shutting down a South Memphis charter elementary school for now. But a history of low performance is raising a question: Should it close?
Ask the Memphian: When will the repaving of I-240 be completed?
By the end of 2027, almost all of the Interstate 240 loop around the city should be repaved, state road officials said.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, East, Houston and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, East, Lausanne and MUS up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Millington is cracking down on sidewalk standards but some citizens are split
Millington is ramping up enforcement of a 40-year-old sidewalk-maintenance ordinance. But the requirement has come as a surprise to some residents.
Memphis creator featured in new PBS series
Content producer, curator, and DJ Bryan Roberson — aka YoBreezye — is featured in episode 2 of “The Story in Us,” which was released on Jan. 15.
This Week in Memphis: Three holidays in one week, plus two county deadlines
Also happening this week: The National Civil Rights Museum will host an event for Rev. James Lawson’s biography.
Sudoku: Feb. 16
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Daily WordRow: Feb. 16
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What Daily Memphians think*
“Does the Tennessee Lemon Law apply to NIL players? If so Penny should turn in the keys on this group and see if he can get his money back.” — Al Montgomery about Utah State uses late-first-half run to pull away from Memphis Tigers
“What a dumpster fire our Tiger basketball program has become. Sad. 🐅💙” — Joe Lucchesi about Memphis’ Zach Davis and Hasan Abdul Hakim ‘suspended indefinitely’
“Our play is embarrassing enough but crying about Utah State running the score up has made us a laughingstock of college basketball.” — Scott Wilson about Memphis’ Penny Hardaway upset at Utah State for running up score late
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily Jigsaw: Smash burger Fuego
Today’s puzzle is the croissant smash burger from Fuego Vivo and was taken by Sophia Surrett.
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis in middle of lottery race
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the NBA’s tanking race and take an early look at 2026 NBA Draft prospects.
Metro
Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run
Garrett Hines was a football star at Bartlett High. Now he’s in Italy coaching bobsled for the last runs in what has been a remarkable Olympic career.
Premium Public Safety Trump pulls National Guard troops out of some cities — but not Memphis
State Government New plan means results of high-stakes MSCS probe will be ready in March
Premium Metro ‘State of the City’ stormy; Blackburn compares Jan. 6 inquiry to Watergate; Cohen says ICE is ‘running rampant’
Premium State Government Tennessee lawmakers pass one-time transfer rule bill for TSSAA athletes
Business
Oak Court Mall being cleared for redevelopment
Oak Court Partners bought the 31-acre property at 4465 Poplar Ave. in December 2023 for $18.3 million.
Premium Real Estate Joe’s Records coming to Wolfchase Galleria
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport adds new nonstop flight to Austin, Texas
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Evelyn & Olive reopens as Jamaica Soul
Premium Business Some nonprofits ‘feel like they’re on an island by themselves’
Sports
Martin: Brace yourselves, Memphis fans. After loss to North Texas, the real storm is here.
The Tigers may have weathered one storm. But the bad news is that another storm cell arrived, and it could hang around. Self-inflicted mistakes cost Memphis in road loss to North Texas Martin: How is Penny Hardaway doing at Memphis? We asked AI.Related content:
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run
Memphis Tigers Basketball Utah State uses late-first-half run to pull away from Memphis Tigers
Premium State Government Tennessee lawmakers pass one-time transfer rule bill for TSSAA athletes
Player of the Week Standouts from MUS, Lausanne voted players of the week
Food
After 28 years, Tsunami is ‘going out with a bang’
Now in its final weeks of operation, the announcement of Tsunami’s closure has triggered a wave of sadness and a bevy of last-minute reservations.
Premium Food Here’s something to love: Her family’s cookie recipe dates back 5 generations
Suburbs
Homes, lofts and a lazy river: Hernando’s Delta Landing project moves forward
A major mixed-use project is under construction in Hernando.
North Mississippi XAI threatened with lawsuit under Clean Air Act
Arts & Culture
Past is forever present in Memphis filmmaker’s award-winning ‘Natchez’
Suzannah Herbert fell in love with documentary filmmaking as a Midtown Memphis teen. Her new ‘Natchez’ has drawn major national notice.
Premium Arts & Culture They’ve been married for 72 years. Here’s how they met — and their advice for other couples.
Opinion
Opinion: Presidents Day is a good time to commit to your most deeply held beliefs
“You don’t have to be a president or famous to believe in freedom, dignity, character, honor, goodness, generosity or integrity.”
Opinion Opinion: Is Mayor Young the right mayor at the wrong time?
Podcasts
Fixing Shelby County Jail is key to justice system, Green says
Interim Shelby County Public Defender Jerri Green talked on “Behind The Headlines” about dropping crime rates, the overflowing jail and the differing numbers used by different parts of the criminal justice system.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more New leadership at Indie Memphis talks about the festival’s future
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Calvary’s legacy
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Calvary Episcopal Church’s sanctuary and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.