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
The AM/DM podcast: A deja vu kind of weekend
If you missed last weekend’s record swap, Filipino Fest or the Drive-in Laser Light Show, you have another, or similar, chance this weekend.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: The road to Graceland is a hot mess; Redbirds fight gets messy
Premium City of Memphis Calkins: The road to Graceland is an international embarrassment. We drove it to find out why.
Premium Education Proposed Treadwell school project in question
Public Safety Man acquitted in killing of Young Dolph arrested again
Business
‘Reading the market tea leaves’: Real estate developer is betting big on Memphis area’s industrial market
Hillwood Investment Properties has broken ground on a 1.15 million-square-foot building, the first speculative building in the area in three years, which is a positive signal for the local industrial market.
Business SpaceX adds more turbines as court fight continues
Premium Real Estate New York firm acquires former Memphis chemical manufacturer facility
Premium Business Soul & Spirits buys Memphis Made trademark
Premium Real Estate Canada-based company buys former Fred’s HQ for $25 million
Sports
Herrington: Why GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells could sign new Grizzlies contracts this summer
Beyond Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Ja Morant, there are decisions to be made about the rest of the roster, and the clock’s ticking.
City of Memphis Redbirds, City Council tangle over AutoZone Park plans
Sports Breaking down the teams playing at the College World Series, including Ole Miss
Sports ‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis sweeps doubleheader in Norfolk
Food
Table Talk: Le Bon Appétit had the meats, sweets and more to eat
Le Bon Appétit brought a crowd of hundreds to Downtown Memphis, where they sampled offerings from 28 chefs and drinks from four mixologists.
Premium Food News New Eats: Rosie’s Tavern is a cool bar, but it’s also an excellent restaurant
Suburbs
Bailey: Complaints about Germantown garbage rates? Not at the public hearing.
Opponents to a signficant increase in Germantown sanitation services take a silent approach to voicing their opinions this time.
Premium North Mississippi Mississippi officials prepare for return to 2022 legislative maps
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: ‘Sweeney Todd’ unites Memphis opera and theater
“Somebody who is doing shows in Memphis might work at three, four, five different theaters, so the people get to know each other, and it does lead to a lot of collaboration,” said Ned Canty, general director at Opera Memphis.
Premium Music Free live music series returns to Bartlett
Opinion
Bailey: Complaints about Germantown garbage rates? Not at the public hearing.
Opponents to a signficant increase in Germantown sanitation services take a silent approach to voicing their opinions this time.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Call it what it is — a tax increase
Podcasts
Songwriters, music and beer flood South Main
Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD
Games
Daily Jigsaw: DOWD Awards
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the DOWD awards honoring Memphis music professionals and was provided by WYXR.