Grizzlies pass gut check, pull out late win over Lakers
The Grizzlies stars took turns planting daggers in the fourth quarter against Los Angeles. Related story:
Friday prep report: Bartlett knocks Cordova from unbeaten ranks
R’Chaun King, a 6-6 senior headed to Arkansas State, comes up big late for the Panthers.
City’s failure to enforce Nichols ordinances ‘deeply disturbed’ legal team
Laws passed in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death instituted new data collection policies for traffic stops; stipulated that only marked police cars make traffic stops, and mandated residents not get pulled over for low-level offenses like faulty brake lights. Former officer accused in Tyre Nichols’ death wants trial outside of MemphisRelated story:
Indicted corrections officer wants separate trial
Chelsey Duckett and her co-defendents have been indicted for alleged roles in the death of Gershun Freeman, who died in 2022 after an altercation with the officers at Shelby County Jail.
42-acre site on President’s Island earns ‘Select’ certification
The site is only the second in Shelby County to be certified since the state began the program in 2012 to promote strategic properties for development.
‘I’m on the fence:’ City Council mixed on keeping police chief
The reappointment of Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis as police chief is among the slew of mayoral appointments that the Memphis City Council is slated to consider at its first meeting of 2024. ‘No tolerance for the chaos:’ Young pledges unified front to fight crimeRelated content:
$10 Deal: Le Delights lives up to its name
If you’ve never heard of Vietnamese beef jerky rolls — known as goi du du kho bo cuon — you’re in for a treat.
Lee Harris on Wanda Halbert: ‘She won’t sign anything’
“I think it’s time for us to figure out a solution, and it’s hard to believe that the solution is Wanda Halbert as county clerk,” said the Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on WKNO’s “Behind the Headlines.”
Martin: Tigers avoid disaster. They’ll have to do it 17 more times.
Jahvon Quinerly’s 3-pointer in the final seconds helped the Tigers avoid a stumble in its AAC opener.
Bailey: Focus of Let It Fly apparently shifts to Southaven
Now that the Germantown location of Let It Fly has locked its doors, the sports bar’s concentration is directed at a new location in Southaven at Silo Square.
Conaway: You’re being robbed. For life.
Martavius Jones has just snuck into your house through an unlocked window and stolen a knee replacement from your dark living room.
Methodist settles West Cancer lawsuit for just over $7M
The settlement is significantly less than the $800 million the government had originally sought from the Memphis-based health care system.Related story:
Phillip Ashley Chocolates becoming more exclusive
The Memphis-based chocolatier is leaning even more into luxury and ceasing individual chocolate sales except for special holidays.
Wizard’s will close Midtown shop, Ebbo to move in
Ebbo has been in business in Memphis since 1993, selling herbs, crystals, candles, incense and other supplies.
The To-Do List: Elvis’ birthday, wrastling and a party for the ‘grrls’
This week, artist Vera Reed celebrates her 90th birthday, the Metal Museum offers a “taste” of the metal arts and there’s a one-mile race to kickstart your resolutions.
Sudoku: Jan. 5
Today’s puzzle is a “killer.”
Metro
Public service in a new way: Former acting U.S. Attorney talks new gig
Former acting U.S. Attorney Reagan Fondren is serving the public in a new way and from a new office.
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: Where did all those tiger statues come from?
State Government Jerri Green’s run for TN governor hits a red road
Metro Malcolm X’s daughter discussed his legacy at National Civil Rights Museum
Business
Lease-to-own jail? Local plan remains uncertain but happened elsewhere
Shelby County is considering a public-private partnership to build a new jail at North Memphis’ former Firestone site. Here’s why.
Premium Business More homes are coming to Bartlett
Health Care About 80% of strokes are preventable. Here’s how you can help yourself.
Premium Health Care In buckle of ‘Stroke Belt', a young doctor wants to get students interested in the brain
Sports
Breaking down the Tigers football’s depth chart
The Tigers released their first depth chart of the 2025 season. Part of the two-deep was expected, but one omission raised eyebrows.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Why are the Tigers hosting walk-on tryouts this close to the season opener?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis AD Ed Scott: Tigers ‘serious about being a big-time player’ in college athletics
Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway ‘excited to see him play’ as South Sudanese center arrives on campus
Food
Halinka’s Polish food truck is tried and tested
A former market researcher has realized her dream of opening a food truck and is serving authentic Polish sauerkraut, beets, kielbasa and pierogi.
Suburbs
Northwest Mississippi Community College nursing students ace test, but can they fix bigger problem?
Northwest has enhanced its nursing program to encourage more students to enter the profession at a time of decline.
Arts & Culture
Opera Memphis brings true crime, ‘LaZer Divas’ and ‘Sweeney Todd’
A new season of Opera Memphis starts at libraries, farmers markets and festivals.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza’s Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.
A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Craft Food & Wine fest is heaven for charcuterie board lovers
Guests can mingle in the Brooks’ rotunda and graze their way through onto the outdoor terrace, creating their meat, cheese and snack boards with offerings from 25 local gourmet-food vendors.