MLGW rethinks moving HQ to Cordova
“I heard loud and clear from City Council and from other people that moving the headquarters from Downtown was not the right signal at this time,” MLGW’s president and CEO told The Daily Memphian.
Worker killed at hub was 86-year-old who loved bustle, co-workers
The longtime employee was killed when she saw an envelope sticking out of a container and hurried to grab it, according to inside sources at FedEx and the attorney representing her family.
Another Tigers starting offensive lineman enters transfer portal
Tackle Makylan Pounders is Memphis’ second starter on the line to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
Collierville Chick-fil-A gets planning commission nod
The commission recommends approval of the proposed 6,110-square-foot restaurant on Poplar Avenue just west of Bray Station Road.
Downtown building to get neon blue rooftop sign
A BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee sign will be installed on top of the redeveloped Hickman Building, just north of AutoZone Park.
Renovations to begin on Krosstown Kleaners building
The building, originally built in 1910 with a bakery on the ground floor and a residence above, will soon be getting new life.
Midtown convenience store shut down due to repeated criminal activity
Shelby County District Attorney General Mulroy said 600 calls for service have been made to the property in the last two years and 60 arrests have been made there this year alone.
Bluff City Collective to become an official Memphis Tigers NIL partner
Bluff City Collective will primarily focus its efforts on the Memphis men’s basketball program.
White Station, Southwind standouts win fan vote for player of the week
High school basketball stars Stevelen Morris and TaShawn Hubbard are recognized by The Daily Memphian readers.
Grizzlies Mailbag: Ja Morant’s return, FedExForum’s future, more
Chris Herrington answers readers’ questions including speculation about Vince Williams’ nickname, plus shares his thoughts on Christmas music. Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’Related story:
Collierville Schools eliminating annual Christmas bonuses
Collierville Schools is not planning on giving its employees a bonus this holiday season, but other suburban school districts are.
After losing four teams in two years, the AAC is now losing its commissioner
The AAC will have turned from an 11-team conference as recent as 2022 into a 14-team conference that only has seven of the original 11 still in the league next year. Now, the conference is losing the only commissioner it has ever known.Related story:
Few trials and many dismissals at 201 Poplar, reports say
Amid increasing scrutiny of local judges and the district attorney, two studies raise a magnifying glass to courtroom proceedings at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center.
Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. featured on ‘MTV Cribs’
In total, it took seven minutes for MTV to show off Jackson’s house. There was plenty of time to get into the details.
Memphis-Nashville passenger-rail line gets $500K federal grant
“Once this service is in operation, much of the country will be accessible by rail from Memphis,” said U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. “This is a very big deal.”
Le Bonheur names new president
After a national search, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital selected a native of Tunica who’s been with the hospital for more than 20 years.
$10 Deal: Torta de Lengua is a delight to the tongue
You might need to wield a fork to finish off the torta de lengua at Taqueria el Mariachi, because this here is a contender of a sandwich.
The To-Do List: Holiday parades, pics with Krampus and Tuba Christmas
This week, Crosstown Arts resident artists open their studios, Shangri-La hosts a free holiday show and you can ice skate in Audubon Park for free.
Sanford: Let’s denounce the troubling rise in crime, all of it
“Our society, particularly our political system, has noticeably degenerated to the point where lying, cheating and exploiting others are often excused, if not overlooked and rewarded.”
Table Talk: A salute to those making Memphis’ food scene
This week, we salute the people behind three small-scale attempts at something new on the Memphis food-and-drink scene, three related attempts to fill a major need and another for a meaningful endeavor coming to a close.
Desmond Bane scores 49 points as Grizzlies beat Pistons
Ja Morant doesn’t think his star teammate is talked about enough, especially after scoring 49 points in Wednesday’s win over the Pistons.Related story:
Tigers women fall to Columbia in New York
The Tigers hung with the Columbia University through three quarters, but the Lions’ explosive fourth-quarter offense proved to be too much.
Metro
Feagins case against MSCS returns to square one
Her lawsuit requests she be restored to the superintendent seat or paid severance as outlined in her contract.
Public Safety Plea deal reached with last Young Dolph gunman, but sentencing delayed again
Health Care Closing the care gaps: On the Hill, lawmakers advocate for mothers and babies
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: MSCS has a new leader, and Rhodes goes to prison
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Giant Rats and other mysteries
Business
Snow freezes January home sales
Memphis-area home sales were down 34.5% last month compared to January 2025.
Health Care Closing the care gaps: On the Hill, lawmakers advocate for mothers and babies
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport adds new nonstop flight to Austin, Texas
Premium Real Estate Inked: Pinnacle plans new retail branch in Raleigh
Premium Business What it means to lose Tennessee’s first Ikea
Sports
Herrington: Grizzlies’ half-season ‘tank’ is familiar territory for longtime fans
For the Grizzlies, “tanking” worked the last time. This time they’re better set up for success.
Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. scheduled to undergo surgery
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: How is Penny Hardaway doing at Memphis? We asked AI.
High School Sports Five local players in line for state’s top hoops award
High School Sports Division 2 state wrestling preview: Brothers lead the local contingent
Food
$15 deal: Jerk chicken quesadilla at RP Tracks
“Eleven years after finishing my undergraduate degree at the University of Memphis, I couldn’t remember what I used to order at RP Tracks outside of cheap beer and lots of fries.”
Food From the paintings to the plate: Dixon cafe menu looks to art for inspiration
Suburbs
Big projects are on the horizon for Arlington, mayor says
In his fourth term as the suburb’s mayor, Mike Wissman focused on Arlington’s recent growth and what’s coming that will shape the town’s future.
Premium Real Estate Germantown board to consider The Standard’s financing plan
Arts & Culture
From speed dating to partner painting: What to do for Valentine’s Day
In this week’s To-Do List, see new works from Ballet Memphis, swap seeds at Lichterman Nature Center and eat free king cake at Moxy.
Visual Arts Art you can find in Memphis this month
Opinion
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.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why did a Holocaust survivor visit Graceland? A story about hate, survival — and the importance of joy
Podcasts
New leadership at Indie Memphis talks about the festival’s future
As Indie Memphis bounces back from a year without its signature film festival, the group’s new co-executive director, Alicia George, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about the organization’s future.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Giant Rats and other mysteries
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.