Grizzlies’ winning streak ends in sloppy show vs. Mavericks
The 11-game run ends with a blowout loss to the Mavericks on Friday night at FedExForum. Related story:
Herrington: A franchise-best winning streak in the books, and by the numbers
Here are some key numbers and facts to remember from the historic run.
Friday prep report: CBHS downs Briarcrest to improve to 19-0
Chandler Jackson leads with 22 points but gets plenty of help.
Memphis area under winter storm watch Saturday and Sunday
The National Weather Service said most data points showed that snow would accumulate along and north of the Tennessee - Mississippi state line.
Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. wins NBA Cares Community Assist Award
Jaren Jackson Jr. will be presented the award ahead of Friday’s game against the Mavericks.
State receives $38M for Arlington’s West TN Veterans Nursing Home
A $38 million federal grant will help with construction of the West Tennessee Veterans Home in Arlington. The 126-bed facility has been planned for years.
Federal COVID testing website launches next week
Starting on Jan. 19, the website COVIDTests.gov will provide four free tests per home at no cost, including no shipping fee, the White House announced Friday.
Edge District’s revival inches onto Union Avenue
The old Coleman Taylor Transmission shop on Union is leaving the Edge District. Its departure frees more room for new apartments that would be called The Rise on The Ravine.
Memphis RB enters transfer portal
University of Memphis running back Kylan Watkins, a former Whitehaven High standout, has one year of eligibility left.
Scouting report: Short-handed or not, Memphis can’t afford loss to ECU
If Memphis wants to deliver ECU its first home loss, the Tigers must shore up their 3-point defense.
Ford Megasite: United Auto Workers may have edge in organizing Blue Oval City
What’s the difference between “card check” and a secret-ballot vote? Perhaps the unionization of the mammoth Blue Oval City that Ford Motor Co. plans to build just east of Memphis.
Listen to Tigers beat writers discuss mounting basketball injuries, new defensive coordinator hire
Memphis Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II are back for another episode of the Tigers podcast.
MUS guard, Arlington center win player of the week vote for Week 6
Curtis Givens III lifted MUS in the clutch, and Taylor Dupree had strong game against Missouri school.
Metro
All that ‘city glitter’ isn’t gold: How Cooper-Young said Hell-o
When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.
2026 Elections Elections A guide to the 13 races for Shelby County Commission
Metro Gemstones, triceratops bones and dino poop
2026 elections Elections Meet the 2 Democrats running for Memphis’ school board election in District 8
2026 elections Elections Voter guide: Here are the Democratic Memphis school board candidates running in District 6
Business
The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
As the Baptist Heart Institute reached 500 heart transplants recently, doctors and nurses say the science behind that procedure has changed.
Premium Spirit of Memphis For the Dorothy Day House, serving Memphis’ homeless families is a divine calling
Premium Real Estate Memphis industrial market rebounding
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Premium Business New restaurant, bowling-alley rebrand latest in evolution of ‘eclectic’ Bartlett district
Sports
Tigers finish ‘probably the best spring’ coach Huff has been part of
The Tigers have completed all 15 spring practices, and coach Charles Huff is pleased with the outcome.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis strands 11 in Saturday extra-inning loss to Gwinnett
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers teach girls ‘strong is beautiful’ at sports clinic
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Why a Georgia city once named a day in a Memphis quarterback’s honor
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Food
New restaurant, bowling-alley rebrand latest in evolution of ‘eclectic’ Bartlett district
Several new businesses and rebrands are emerging along the Stage Road corridor west of Bartlett City Hall, bringing a mix of restaurants and entertainment to the area.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Owen Brennan’s bananas Foster
Suburbs
Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.
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Arts & Culture
Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market
Growlers, a locally owned and operated concert venue, occupies the building at 1911 Poplar Ave.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Why the national choreography center is stopping in Memphis
Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies need some lottery luck. Maybe that will stop people from talking about Ja Morant.
Did the Grizzlies mistreat Ja Morant? No, of course not. But it’s telling (and unfortunate) that the question had to be asked.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Today, we’ll talk about what the documents could mean for the high-profile court case as well as xAI’s paused water recycling project.
Food News The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A new Second Line
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the exterior of the new Second Line restaurant in Laurelwood and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.