Tsunami to close after 28 years in Cooper-Young
Tsunami, the Cooper-Young restaurant that helped launch the Midtown neighborhood as a place for dining and entertainment, will close Feb. 21.
MATA riders’ pleas for better service met with piecemeal progress
On Transit Equity Day, more than 60 MATA riders and others gathered in Orange Mound to express their frustrations and hopes for a better public transportation system in Memphis.
What to watch when Memphis faces Charlotte
Coming off a win over UAB and preparing to play Charlotte, the Tigers seem to be having fun again.
Calkins: Will Ja Morant play for the Grizz again? We have an answer to that — and more.
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman was asked if Ja Morant will play for Memphis again this year. He gave an answer — which you can read for yourself.
Zach Kleiman defends Grizzlies’ change in direction
The Memphis Grizzlies general manager spoke Friday for the first time after the NBA trade deadline. He said the franchise is pivoting to a younger build.
Recipe Exchange: Kelly English’s chicken and andouille jambalaya
Jambalaya is perfect for Super Bowl festivities because it’s a one-pot dish that is surprisingly easy to whip up to feed a crowd.
‘Unprecedented’ MSCS forensic audit report expected this spring
“There’s financial record mismanagement, waste and abuse of contracts, disorganization at a level that’s unprecedented,” state Rep. Mark White told The Daily Memphian Friday.
School board elections, superintendent contract ‘irrelevant’ with MSCS takeover looming, lawmakers say
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is about to decide on the district’s leadership, and candidates are campaigning for school board seats. But two sponsors of a state bill say little, if any, of that matters.
Pippen returns, Clayton and Hendricks debut — but Grizzlies lose anyway
Walter Clayton Jr. and Taylor Hendricks were eased into the Memphis rotation, combining for 16 points.Related content:
The Giant Rats — and their love of Sherlock Holmes — live on
The Giant Rats — and their devotion to Sherlock Holmes — live on, more than 50 years after the local fan club was founded.
Briarcrest celebrates homecoming with big win over CBHS
The Saints get out of the blocks early and take a big step towards securing a No. 1 postseason seed from the west region.
New Target closer to coming to Millington
Construction appears imminent as developers pull the building permits for a new Target store in Millington, part of what city officials hope is the start of bustling retail growth.
Cordova School on North Sanga Road bought
The former Cordova School, a centerpiece of the East Shelby County community, was sold Friday, ending a 40-year ownership of a local group who ran it as a community center.
Dodging another government shutdown: How local politicians voted
The D.C. Scorecard tracks the votes of the city’s Congressmen and two U.S. Senators in the latest move to avert a federal government shutdown. Also: The latest on phone records.Related content:
What did Memphis get in the appropriations bills?
Here’s a list of “community funding requests” or earmarks approved as part of the appropriations bills that cleared the House and Senate and were signed into law this week by President Donald Trump. Dodging another government shutdown: How local politicians votedRelated content:
‘A long time coming’: Sincere Parker’s special night was months in the making
Through plenty of public scrutiny, Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway has stood by the shooting guard who dropped 40 points on UAB.
Who’s the best songwriter in Tennessee? Statewide contest spotlights composers
Memphis’ showcase event will be Feb. 25 at Lafayette’s Music Room, leading up to the big finale of Tennessee Songwriters Week at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.
‘The whole state is looking’ at Lakeland’s YMCA project
Lakeland broke ground on its new YMCA, a desire for the community for almost 10 years. The location improves the look of the entry into the suburb since it replaces the Econo Lodge eyesore.
Arts Beat: If there’s music, there’s probably a Memphian involved
Memphis had quite the showing at this year’s Grammy Awards.
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant remains, Zach Kleiman speaks
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill are fresh from FedExForum where Zach Kleiman fielded questions about what the franchise did and did not do at the NBA’s Thursday trade deadline.
What Daily Memphians think*
“It was a sight to behold. WTG!” — Thomas Sine about Martin: Parker has all-time night against UAB, and the Tigers sincerely needed it
“Computers set to delete files???? If that does not throw a wrench into an auditing process- what does?” — Tricia Marshall about Tennessee GOP says ongoing Memphis schools audit is 'concerning'
“Please! No more BBQ restaurants.” — Ronald Scott Jr. about Bain Barbecue is opening second location
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Bailey: No property tax in Bartlett? David Reaves thinks it’s an idea worth study
While the idea may seem a bit outlandish, Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants to look at whether the suburb’s budget could make it without the revenue stream of property taxes.
Sudoku: Feb. 7
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Daily WordRow: Feb. 7
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Pop-up pies
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the pies made by Whisks of Doom and was taken by Partick Lantrip.
Metro
Believe Memphis weighs closure allowing Grizzlies Prep a larger South Memphis campus
The potential relocation would give Grizzlies Prep students, currently about 300 boys, a campus with a gym and outdoor spaces. It also would provide a facility for the charter operator to open its new all-girls school.
City of Memphis City solid waste pickup delayed again
Education Tennessee GOP says ongoing Memphis schools audit is ‘concerning’
Public Safety Fake combat veteran pleads guilty to federal ‘stolen valor,’ wire fraud charges
Premium Education MSCS used all its snow days. What happens now?
Business
Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Instead of bedtime stories, Lauran Stimac would request her dad, Memphis-based lawyer Richard Glassman, to tell her about his cases.
Premium Business With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Premium Business Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
Premium Real Estate Condos replacing Gus’s clears Collierville Planning Commission
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Playa Bowls opens in the Edge, The Melting Pot to return
Sports
Memphis coach Charles Huff wants 2026 recruiting class to dream big
The Memphis Tigers have 77 new additions to the 2026 roster, and coach Charles Huff wants them all to aim high.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Trail Blazers 135, Grizzlies 115
Sports U of M athletic department operating at deficit after years of nearly breaking even
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Parker has all-time night against UAB, and the Tigers sincerely needed it
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: Weighing pros and cons of Morant in Memphis after trade deadline
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.
Business Bain Barbecue opening second location
Suburbs
Ice storm batters Mallard Pointe Golf Course, but Quail Ridge reopening still on track for Labor Day
The owner of the company planning to renovate and operate Quail Ridge Golf Course in Bartlett is dealing with problems at another of his courses — Mallard Pointe in Sardis — damaged by the ice storm.
Premium North Mississippi Hernando mayor admits budgeting errors
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.
The To-Do List Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras bar crawls and a concert by Diana Krall
Opinion
Sanford: Ford’s guilty plea, arrogant demeanor further tarnish family legacy
“The troubling thing about this case is that Ford learned nothing from all the past instances and allegations of local public corruption — some of it involving members of his own family.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Last year, Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was charged with seven counts of federal bribery and tax evasion charges. This week, he pleaded guilty to five of them.