Morant shines as Grizzlies beat Lakers, end losing streak
Rookie Ja Morant outplayed superstar LeBron James as the Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 105-88 win over the Lakers.
Tigers avoid disaster in win at Tulane
Memphis basketball outscored Tulane 14-7 in overtime to survive turnover struggles.
Memphis 901 FC concludes preseason with win over U of M
901 FC breaks camp with victory as loanee Matt Hundley scores a second-half goal to down the University of Memphis.
Talley’s call for repentence in Lenten season comes with list of accused priests
The new report and list lacks the detail that a trove of internal church documents and depositions released a decade ago show about how the Catholic Diocese handled allegations of child sexual abuse by priests over a half century.
Catholic Diocese releases list of 20 priests ‘credibly accused’ of child sexual abuse
Most of the names on the list Bishop David Talley called for soon after becoming leader of the Memphis Diocese were made public a decade ago in a trove of records released in a civil suit filed against the Diocese and the Dominican order.
Black-owned dance company could have moved from Binghampton
Collage Dance Collective's new facility on the intersection of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street will be 10 times the size of its current location on Broad Avenue.
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ will be a test for Christian Brothers High School
For the first time, the Broadway show will be staged by a group of high school actors.
Tops Bar-B-Q to open new Bartlett location this summer
Tops Bar-B-Q is preparing to expand with a new Bartlett location.
DoubleTree to become a Marriott ‘Autograph’ hotel
The 93-year-old hotel at the southeast corner of B.B. King Boulevard and Union across from The Peabody will become one of the upscale, boutique but independently owned hotels in Marriott's Autograph Collection.
Tennessee Supreme Court upholds caps on personal injury damages
In a 3-2 decision, the court upheld a 2011 state law capping damages juries can award in personal injury lawsuits, reversing rulings in two lower courts and drawing criticism from a Democratic Memphis lawmaker.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Ja is back in court, and Chickasaw gates are back
Also happening this week: Graceland celebrates what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday.
Premium Arts & Culture Finding your stride: Which Memphis running group is right for you?
Business
After years of online success, Abbikadabbi’s Baking opens in Southaven
Abbi Nichols began baking on her own around age 12 on a whim. A few years later, she had an idea that would eventually lead to a profitable business.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Epicenter’s evolving role in Memphis’ start-up ecosystem
Sports
Hardaway will take the win but wants to teach his Tigers to keep pushing
Coach Penny Hardaway saw the signs when he and his team landed back in Memphis following their 28-point road win over Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: A rainbow shot rattled in. PJ Haggerty had no doubt it would.
Food
Cordova Kooky Canuck closes
The restaurant’s original location Downtown at 87 S. Second St., however, remains open.
Suburbs
Hernando’s $9M parks renovation begins
“I don’t like to overuse words, but this is a momentous occasion,” Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson said. “This is the largest dollar amount grant ever given to the parks department of Hernando. It’s a big deal.”
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
Crossword: Happy birthday, Elvis
This week’s crossword puzzle is all about Elvis. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll died in 1977 at age 42, but fans will celebrate what would have been his 90th birthday on Jan. 8.