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
Some Memphis schools won’t have custodians after board rejects contract again
With no more scheduled meetings and winter break rapidly approaching, it looks like around 35 Memphis schools will go without cleaning starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Public Safety No timeline on appeal in Nichols federal case leaves 2 former officers in limbo
Business Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
City of Memphis Memphis crime drops again, hitting lowest level in nearly three years
Premium South Memphis While board finds xAI’s air emissions permit valid, they were skeptical of natural gas turbines
Business
Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
Former bank CEO Robert “Bob” Hartheimer will plead guilty to a series of child pornography charges.
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Premium Real Estate Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Sports
Martin: Memphis got crushed at Louisville. What’s next for the program?
While it’s probably unwise to base anything off one particular game, the magnitude of the loss to Louisville should cause any Memphis fan to wonder what should be taken from it.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 3
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 3
Food
What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Park + Cherry recently debuted a fall/winter menu, and it’s full of seasonal goodness to take the edge off winter’s chill.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Arts & Culture
‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big with Southeastern film critics
Paul Thomas Anderson’s topical action-comedy romp “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s Delta-set horror period piece “Sinners” dominated this year’s awards vote of the Southeastern Film Critics Association.
The To-Do List Champagne dreams: Where to party on New Year’s Eve
Opinion
Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
The Grizzlies are starting all over again: Evaluating the ability of co-stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to elevate this team while still waiting to get whole again.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.