Calkins: It was Black Friday for Tigers and Grizzlies
The Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies lost two games and a superstar Friday night. But this particular Black Friday could have been a whole lot worse.
Turnovers, stagnant offense hurt Tigers in loss to Iowa State
Memphis shot just 35% from the field and committed 22 turnovers in the NIT Season Tip-Off final.
Tigers were thrown into fire against Iowa State; can they grow from it?
The University of Memphis players learned that talent isn’t enough when the offense is undisciplined.
Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game with left knee sprain
Morant did not return after he was injured in the first quarter, and the team announced after the game that he has a left knee sprain.
Grizzlies lose Ja Morant to injury, then lose big to Hawks
By late in the third quarter, the shell-shocked Grizzlies, already with a questionable defense all season, trailed by 38 points.
Remaining ‘Lion King’ performances canceled
Orpheum Theatre officials said remaining performances of “Disney’s The Lion King” have been canceled due to positive COVID-19 cases among members of the touring company as well as local crew.
How Calvin Austin III grinded his way from overlooked recruit to NFL prospect
Colleges didn’t want to take a chance on Calvin Austin III because of his size, but he bet on himself and is headed hopefully toward an NFL career.
Social Club: Memphians share ‘says who’ responses; ‘Walking in Memphis’ gets remake
The Millenium Tour pays tribute to Young Dolph, Memphians react to Ja Morant’s Nike commercial and ‘Walking in Memphis, gets a remake.
Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. not thinking about foul trouble
Limiting fouls has been a weakness for Jackson in the past, but he has been much more effective so far this season.
Americana worth preserving: Barretville General Store plans expansion
From its roots as a general store, the business has transformed into a popular restaurant – popular enough that it needs to expand.
Global supply chain crisis impacts Memphians’ Christmas shopping
The crisis has pushed many shoppers to look early for Christmas gifts and caused headaches for retailers big and small.
Dancers, artists, musicians and Ja: Masters of the performing arts
Local artists compared Ja Morant’s game to jazz soloists, ballet dancers and brush strokes within a mural. The Grizzlies point guard is building his masterpiece in his third season.
Box score: Iowa State Cyclones 78, Memphis Tigers 59
Nov. 26, 2021: Iowa State defeated the Memphis Tigers in the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Box score: Hawks 132, Grizzlies 100
Nov. 26, 2021: Atlanta Hawks defeated the Grizzlies at FedExForum.
Conaway: Look for the wonder. Repeat.
Gathered again for Thanksgiving, this time with four generations, I’m again reminded of, well, of everything. Most of all, I’m reminded of loss and of renewal, and I’m still surprised at the wonder of it.
Metro
Trump grants state request for emergency declaration
The declaration will help the state receive federal assistance with the storm.
Metro ‘Survival’ is the goal for some Memphians as temperatures plummet
winter weather Metro Winter storm’s effects benign so far, but freezing rain still on its way
winter weather Transportation & Logistics Airport open, but all departing flights canceled Saturday
winter weather Metro Snow has coat of sleet on top, which can make travel treacherous
Business
Airport open, but all departing flights canceled Saturday
Memphis International Airport is open Saturday, Jan. 24, but all departing flights canceled. Sunday, Jan. 25, will be impacted as well.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport sees 4.8 million passengers, 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Restaurants in Whitehaven, Downtown close for upgrades
Premium Business Memphis Gift Basket to open first retail store with mini grocery
Transportation & Logistics Subleases approved at Port of Memphis
Sports
Memphis fails to bounce back in road loss to Wichita State
Memphis falls behind early and never catches up to take its third consecutive conference road loss.
Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant out at least three weeks with elbow sprain
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Wichita State 74, Memphis 59
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies lose another double-digit lead, fall to Pelicans
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis looks to bounce back at Wichita State
Food
Table Talk: Where you sit sets the scene
Where do you sit when you go out? Are you a solo diner who likes to make friends at the bar or someone who prefers the comfort of a booth?
Food Chef Jimmy Gentry earns James Beard semifinalist nod
Suburbs
Northeast Shelby County suburbs ready for winter storm
Arlington and Bartlett officials are preparing for the anticipated winter storm this weekend, running through the checklist of emergency necessities.
Premium North Mississippi DeSoto County cities roll out plans as winter storm approaches
Arts & Culture
Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance
When Oscar nominations were announced Thursday, Jan. 22, one relative surprise was a Best Actress nomination for Kate Hudson, who plays Milwaukee tribute singer Claire Sardina in “Song Sung Blue.”
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: See Oscar hopefuls ‘The Secret Agent,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ while you can
Opinion
Calkins: An epic storm may be coming. Let’s break out Champagne?
How bad could this storm be? Even Ja Morant was asking about it. (And he’s in a storm of his own).
Guest Columnists Opinion: The controversy around xAI is far more than environmental — it’s moral
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: It’s ‘snow fun’ this weekend
This weekend everything seems up in the air, whether it’s sleet, snow or that event you’ve been wanting to attend.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: Why’d we send two sports guys to Europe?
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 23
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.