Foul trouble plagues ‘angry’ Tigers in loss at SMU
Precious Achiuwa was forced to watch with foul trouble for most of the Tigers' crushing loss at SMU.
U of M professor all about the flow in blood vessel research
Early tests show prosthetic blood vessel resists rejection and allows the body to rejuvenate itself.
Lawsuit accuses corrections director of sexual harassment
The corrections officer says in lawsuit against Shelby County that the corrections division is a sexually hostile environment for female officers.
Dogwood Cell Tower clears another hurdle at Design Review Commission
Germantown's Design Review Commission endorsed a plan for a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School Tuesday.
Developers battle poor weather to bring new homes to Bartlett, Lakeland
“The beginning of this year’s not starting out great at all,” said one developer.
Trump renews Twitter attacks on Hart as judge criticizes Trump reaction
Trump's latest Tweets followed a day-long hearing in Washington on Roger Stone's motion for a new trial.
Just call this student-athlete ‘coach’
Despite still being in high school, Ciara Taylor is cutting her coaching teeth while working alongside her dad.
Interstate 69: ‘The last great American highway’
Then-Mayor Willie Herenton was such a supporter of I-69, he hosted the Mid-Continent Highway Coalition’s first meeting in November 1992 at The Peabody. Around 50 business and community leaders from all eight of the states that would benefit from I-69 attended that day.
Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke to miss at least two weeks
The Houston Rockets made a decision recently to turn to “small ball.” When the Grizzlies face the Rockets in Houston on Wednesday, they may not have much of a choice.
Metro
Memphis Parks Director leaving the city
Nick Walker has been the head of Memphis Parks since 2019.
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Business
Longtime Memphis law firms start new year with merger
A Memphis law firm with expertise in estate planning and trusts will join forces with one well-versed in real estate, corporate, and labor and employment law.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Epicenter’s evolving role in Memphis’ start-up ecosystem
Sports
‘The kid in me is excited’: Jaren Jackson Jr. plays dream game against Mavericks
The Memphis big man has reached a new chapter in his career. Jackson has the power to play solo star when the Grizzlies need it. JJJ scores 35 points to lead Grizzlies past Mavericks Box score: Grizzlies 119, Mavericks 104 Related content:
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Food
What to Order: The Mad Grocer’s Reuben
“Mad Grocer” Max Hussey approaches sandwiches through the lens of a fine dining chef. His Reuben is a prime example.
Suburbs
Lakeland mayor reflects on first two years
The past two years have been a busy time for Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman. Overseeing a city as its mayor tends to take a lot of attention.
Arts & Culture
Finding your stride: Which Memphis running group is right for you?
Runners can rack up the miles with like-minded friends on trails, through scavenger hunts or with a beer at the end.
Opinion
Herrington: Jimmy Butler to the Grizzlies? The anatomy of a rumor.
No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.
Podcasts
Reporters dig into crime, Mulroy ouster attempt, other top 2024 stories
Violent crime and efforts to battle it were among the top stories of the year as discussed in a reporters’ roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: Nagoya House is a bowl of fun
This week’s jigsaw features a photo of the warm and hearty spicy tonkotsu at Nagoya House in Cooper-Young.