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 Early Word: Joint office fights violence, and a local yogi is a warrior
Mauck slaying case heads to grand jury, a Downtown theater fences off foot traffic and a Memphis chef is on fire.
Public Safety Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective
Sports
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win against Ohio
“When the chips are down, we just fight harder,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after the Tigers’ 94-70 win over Ohio. “We don’t come out punching. But when we get down and things look a little bleak, we can turn it on at any given time and push away.”Related content:
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Food
Huey’s on Poplar Avenue closed until tonight due to fire
The main reason for the closure was the smoke and smolder that affected the surrounding kitchen area. Huey’s area director said after they clean up, they will be “ready to rock and roll.”
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”
Opinion
Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?
If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.
Games
Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go
Can you solve this week’s word search?