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
Tony Allen set to be released on $1,000 bond after drug arrest
The bond was set Thursday morning after Allen spent a night in jail. Former Grizzly Tony Allen arrested for drug possession in ArkansasRelated story:
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Grindfather goes to jail, and top runners come to Memphis
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Task force journalism and frequently asked questions
Elections Mayoral candidates define themselves at first campaign forum
Business
Memphis International expected to see flights cut
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the FAA plans to reduce flights in 40 “high-volume markets,” and experts predict hundreds, if not thousands, of flights could be canceled.
Business Council approves $2.5M loan for meals along with fire chief, general services head
Premium Business 2 men electrocuted at xAI’s Southaven power plant
Premium Real Estate Historic Ashlar Hall listed for sale
Sports
Questions that will define Memphis basketball’s 2025-26 season
Key questions loom large as the Tigers get ready to officially tip off their season Saturday against San Francisco.
Memphis Grizzlies Tony Allen set to be released on $1,000 bond after drug arrest
High School Sports Seven local players named as Mr. Football semifinalists
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: It’s the best sport in the universe — and it’s booming in Memphis these days
Food
Recipe Exchange: Apple Strudel
The Daily Memphian’s Kelsey Bowen says her version of this Thanksgiving staple is so good, it made her high school German teacher cry.
Suburbs
Arlington puts future solar plant plans on ice
With a rise in solar farms, Arlington has paused any future such operations until the town can come up with a plan to regulate their placement.
Arts & Culture
Hold on to that feelin': Journey farewell tour to hit FedExForum
The band behind hits such as “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Any Way You Want It” will embark on a 60-show tour across North America.
Opinion
Opinion: The quiet grace of listening
“Real leadership in this moment comes not from those shouting from the sidelines. It will come from people who walk into neighborhoods and ask the simple disarming question: What do you need to feel safe?”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Task force journalism and frequently asked questions
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola, CEO Eric Barnes and metro editor Jane Donahoe talk about the site’s ongoing coverage of the Memphis Safe Task Force and answer a few frequently asked questions.