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
Tennessee bill allows anonymous applicants for director-level jobs
A new bill headed to Gov. Lee would keeps applicants for roles like superintendent and fire chief anonymous. Supporters call it protection. Critics say it’s concerning for government transparency.
Education Takeover plan would give state appointees sweeping power over Memphis schools
2026 elections Elections County primary early voter turnout so far cracks 10K
Real Estate OUTMemphis building new headquarters in Midtown
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Business
French Village Square changes hands with room to grow
Germantown-based JX Investments LLC bought French Village Square at 4069-4111 Summer Ave. from MRS French Village LLC for $4.6 million.
Real Estate OUTMemphis building new headquarters in Midtown
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Memphis River Parks names new positions
Premium Business On the Flip Side, Memphis pinball bar under new ownership
Premium Health Care The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
Sports
Memphis center Aaron Bradshaw enters transfer portal
Aaron Bradshaw, a 7-foot-1 center, averaged 8.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in his one season for the Tigers, while battling an injury for much of the second half.Related content:
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Player of the Week Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 6
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Food
On the Flip Side, Memphis pinball bar under new ownership
Locals David and Julie Yopp have joined Michael Muhlert, one of the original Flip Side owners, in ownership of the pinball bar.
Premium Food News What’s good for the Goose is made ‘the hard way’
Suburbs
DeSoto County district attorney reflects on time in office, outlines plan to speed up court cases
Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.
Premium Education Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget’ in history
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Where did Elvis live before Graceland?
Everyone knows Elvis lived at Graceland. But before this, he spent 13 months at 1034 Audubon Drive, during one of the most consequential periods of his career.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Why the national choreography center is stopping in Memphis
Opinion
Calkins: Ted Butler is about to teach his 100,000th golf lesson. And he’s not about to stop.
Ted Butler didn’t want to teach golf lessons. That was nearly 100,000 lessons ago. The math is absolutely staggering. But the man is not about to stop.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Society’s health is gauged by how it treats the most vulnerable
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Soccer and city budget season kick off
If you have your Daily Memphian 2026 bingo card, now might be a good time to get it out.
2026 Elections Elections Democrats and Republicans strategize ahead of May county primaries
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Escalator refreshment
Today’s puzzle is of the escalators under repair at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.