Grizzlies win battle of depth against Mavericks
The Grizzlies took care of business against the banged-up Mavericks to win their fourth straight.
Box Score: Grizzlies 97, Mavericks 90
Dec. 4, 2021: The Grizzlies defeat the Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
‘All united to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’
Seventeen thousand runners, including cancer survivors and some running in memory of loved ones, were part of the throng trotting through Downtown and Midtown streets.
Calkins: A schism! Jealousy! The Memphis Tigers are coming apart
Penny Hardaway blames a schism in the locker room for the Tigers’ third straight loss. But is that the result of how he is coaching the team?
Tigers lose third straight in sloppy game against Ole Miss
The Tigers went with another lineup change, but poor free-throw shooting and more turnovers sank their efforts.
Josh Minott might be the key to solving Tigers’ locker room issues
If the University of Memphis basketball team is hoping not to self-destruct, more players need a mindset similar to that of freshman Josh Minott.
Box score: Ole Miss 67, Memphis 63
Dec. 4, 2021: University of Mississippi defeats University of Memphis in Oxford, Mississippi.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
All but one of this week’s best photos feature faces, and we think they’re pretty terrific. Cast a vote for your favorite.
Funding for South Memphis projects takes big step forward
Neighborhoods that would receive the tax-increment financing would include Soulsville/South Bellevue, South Third/Gaston Park area, French Fort, South City and South Main/South End.
Friday prep report: Northpoint, MAHS split a doubleheader
Brylee Faith Cherry and Geoffrey Shaw lead their respective squads to impressive victories on Friday. Plus, check out roundups of other games and box scores.
DeSoto County Schools adding classrooms to address continued growth
Continued growth in DeSoto County means a need for increased classrooms and cafeteria space in the North Mississippi district.
Big River Park plans halfway to $5M goal for land purchase
A leader of the Big River Park Conservancy and the CEO of Ducks Unlimited talk on Behind The Headlines about plans for the flood plain across the Mississippi River from Memphis that include restoring farm land to hardwood forests and native grasses.
Memphis sons of immigrants, refugees win state soccer cup
Team of teens from Memphis neighborhoods counter “pay-to-play” youth sports machine with Play Where You Stay.
Revised Lakeland Park project moves closer to meeting city’s regulations
The newest plans for the nearly 100-acre development include a three-story senior living facility; as well as walking trails, ponds, and tree preservation areas.
Metro
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.
winter weather Metro Snow has coat of sleet on top, which can make travel treacherous
winter weather City of Memphis Icy weather ‘real threat to the electric system,’ MLGW head says as winter storm hits Memphis
Premium State Government State troopers will remain in Memphis after Task Force leaves
City of Memphis ‘Essential Housing’ effort breaks ground in North Memphis
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
Ja Morant out at least three weeks with elbow sprain
If Ja Morant is dealt before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, the injury update would mean he has likely played his final game for the franchise.
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
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ game against Wichita State on as scheduled despite weather, travel concerns
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Pelicans 133, Grizzlies 127
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.