Memphis falls victim to Tulsa comeback — again
Season-high 21 turnovers and missed chances sink Tigers in 58-57 loss. Related articles: New Year, same Tigers: Memphis’ struggles persist and Box score: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57
Calkins: A Tiger loss, a Tiger death, and why hope is the only answer
Phinehas Johnson was one of the biggest, most upbeat Memphis Tigers fans in the universe. He died last week. In the wake of yet another discouraging loss, can he teach us something about how to persevere?
Arterio Morris decommits from Memphis basketball
Morris announced he was reopening his commitment just hours after Memphis’ loss to Tulsa.
New year, same Tigers: Memphis’ struggles persist
Says coach Penny Hardaway: “We’re just not ready to win those type of games yet because you’ve got to be tough.”
Arlington High unveils workforce development STEM Hub
New labs associated with a variety of STEM programs have become part of the Arlington High curriculum, expanding studies for non-traditional, but desired, skills.
Box score: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57
Jan. 17, 2021: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57. There were 100 people in attendance at Reynolds Center in Tulsa.
Memphis lands another Power Five transfer in homecoming
Defensive lineman Devon Robinson’s time at Mississippi State made him realize he wanted to return to Memphis.
Shelby County reports 497 new cases of COVID-19
The total number of cases since early March now totals 77,566.
Collierville to reopen town buildings, library
Collierville will reopen its town building Tuesday. The buildings closed in December as part of the Safer at Home order.
Positive vibes: Ja Morant sees Grizzlies’ growth during his absence
Morant, frustrated by his ankle injury, was buoyed by his teammates and their play.
Industrial tool seller may buy, operate Memphis center
Imperial Industrial Supply Co. seeks a tax incentive in return for buying an industrial building in Memphis for distribution of its products. The project would mean a $21 million investment and 35 jobs.
3 renovations, 1 gelato shop coming to Edge District
A development team has purchased three Edge District buildings, plans to renovate them, and already has signed a lease with Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to open a shop in one of them.
Shelby County past COVID-19 holiday surge
From Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, the Health Department reported an average of 589 new cases and 4,266 tests results a day with a 13.8% positivity rate.
After 25 years, ‘It Came From Memphis’ gets an update
Over the past quarter century, Robert Gordon’s book has become a favorite of music lovers, and now it’s back in a revised edition that features 80 new photographs, fresh interviews, and an updated introduction.
Former Memphis LB Wynton McManis always knew the Tigers could rise
The former Olive Branch High School star credits his time with the Tigers for giving him the chance to chase his dream.
Metro
State troopers want to stop speeders. Drivers are crashing out.
Since the beginning of the Memphis Safe Task Force, routine traffic stops by state troopers have turned into high-speed pursuits, several which have ended in crashes.
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Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says county could take Memphis Safe Task Force to court
Public Safety How Boss Crump stared down a governor’s threat to send the National Guard to Memphis
Business
Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved
“For a long time, it’s been our desire to try to halt progression as nearsightedness develops, especially with it being on the rise,” said a local optometrist. It is estimated that more than 50% of the world population may become nearsighted by 2025.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Carhartt store opens in East Memphis
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Real Estate Hardware-store supplier opens Collierville showroom larger than Wrigley Field
Sports
Herrington: The Grizzlies have been bad in preseason. A reason to worry?
Preseason struggles are rarely predictive, but have the Memphis Grizzlies given fans good reason to worry?
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies crushed again in preseason, despite JJJ’s return
High School Sports ECS wins region title over St. George’s in penalty shooutout
High School Sports Memphis area high school football statistical leaders
Food
Brew parties for coffee or beer lovers, plus ‘Art on Fire’ and art on the river
This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.
Suburbs
Lindsey Whiteside’s sentence is illegal, DeSoto County DA says
DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said his office is challenging the sentence, arguing sexual battery committed by a person in a position of trust is classified as a violent crime and is specifically ineligible for the house arrest program under Mississippi law.
Arts & Culture
Brew parties for coffee or beer lovers, plus ‘Art on Fire’ and art on the river
This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: We don’t need military occupation. We need poverty eradication.
“That jail was already overcrowded; today it holds 800 people over capacity. Incarceration is not the solution.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The birds and the bees, tigers and chimpanzees
To help animals reproduce — and species thrive — staffers at the Memphis Zoo study poop, freeze sperm at -196 degrees, and even help endangered species reproduce long after their deaths.