Morant, Bane team up to take down Suns in buzzer-beater
The two guards combined for 65 points, rescuing the Grizzlies, who frittered away an 18-point lead.Related story:
Memphians report looooong lines at local COVID testing site
CVS and Walgreens pharmacies are also sold out of rapid testing kits online.
Hardaway says of Tigers after cancellations: ‘That woke them up’
No word on whether more of the Memphis players have been vaccinated, but Penny Hardaway says he believes there will be enough to play against Tulane.
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all
Last week, the agency loosened rules that previously called on health care workers to stay out of work for 10 days if they test positive.
Coaching matchup adds spice to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach will face one of his former players, Texas Tech coach Sonny Cumbie, as the Bulldogs play the Red Raiders Tuesday.
Four goals for Memphis basketball during AAC play
Conference play will prove vital for the Tigers thanks to an uneven showing against their nonconference opponents. Beating a short-handed Houston team is priority No. 1.
How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 16
Former Tiger Bobby McCain tied his season-high with 10 tackles and kicker Riley Patterson is still 100% on field goals and extra points.
Marketing firm cultivates reputation in agriculture
Archer Acres, a farm at Agricenter International run by marketing firm Archer Malmo, wins second place in Tennessee in the National Corn Growers Association competition.
Germantown district considers tuition for transfers
Germantown Municipal School District mulls tuition for Shelby County children who don’t live in the suburb. The district already charges Tennesseans who live outside Shelby County $4,736 per year, and those outside of Tennessee pay $9,733.
Grizzlies Insider: Welcome to the club, Memphis
More than 100 players are currently out while in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, including five of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Bluff City Biz: Landers Auto president talks rising Ford plant costs
“I’ve always thought the megasite would be a moving target,” said Kent Ritchey. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it pushes $500 million.”
Jeepers, creepers! Jeep club gets health care workers to job
Band of Jeeps are on the road nearly 24-7, donating time, gas to keep Mid-South health care workers moving in the cold.
Metro
Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
If Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee achieves his goal, Tennessee would spend more than $303 million in public dollars on vouchers next fiscal year to help send 40,000 students to private schools across the state.
winter weather Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Business The Station gets its liquor license, seemingly clearing the way for the store to fully open
Update State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
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Business
Uncovering the Legacy 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
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Sports
Hardaway: ‘I will be the last person, ever, to damage this program’
The Memphis Tigers coach, who took over in 2018, had an encouraging message during his weekly radio show Monday, a little more than 24 hours after the Tigers took a 78-76 loss to Tulane.Related content:
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Food
Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
As winter storms left parts of north Mississippi isolated, a Memphis caterer partnered with a disaster relief group to deliver meals to those who needed them.
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Suburbs
Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
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Arts & Culture
Calkins: After a year of triumph, death and music, the Central High jazz band plays on
Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”
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Opinion
Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
As we finally arrive at the NBA’s trade deadline week, let’s survey a few pressing Grizzlies topics.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
It’s Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day — and this week in Memphis may feel like something of a do-over. But hopefully it’s in a hilarious, nostalgic way.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Snowy seats
Today’s puzzle is of the snow-covered seats at FedExPark’s Avron Fogelman Field and was taken by Patrick Dolly.