Again short-handed, Grizzlies hang tough in loss to Bucks
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. had monumental games, but ultimately the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo were too much.Related story:
Germantown Municipal School District drops mask requirement
The board instituted a mask mandate on Dec. 31 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases following the holidays and unknowns related to the Omicron variant.
Billy Orgel, Kevin Woods team to invest $267M in redeveloping 100 N. Main
Orgel has had success in recent years with similar adaptive reuse projects like the Tennessee Brewery on South Bluffs and the American Snuff building in Uptown.
Wallace experience seems like microcosm of Hardaway era
This season was supposed to be smooth sailing, an NCAA Tournament berth no longer in question. The missteps have proven otherwise.
Rasheed Wallace moves to consultant role for Tigers
Penny Hardaway says Wallace, hired as an assistant coach before the season, might not return to bench.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins returns to sidelines
After a six-game absence, Jenkins is out of COVID protocols and will coach Wednesday night in Milwaukee.
Carrefour sold to prominent local developers; mixed-use project to move forward
The new ownership group was initially interested in working with the former owners on the multifamily part of a planned mixed-use redevelopment but ultimately made an offer for the entire property.
Young Dolph murder suspects have until next week to find lawyers
Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith made their first court appearance Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Get a look at the Memphis Zoo’s new ‘lopes
Baby antelopes “Hinata” and “Zito” are the Memphis Zoo’s first babies of the new year.
Goalkeeper Berner returning to 901 FC
USL Championship veteran set single-game saves record against Birmingham last year before season-ending Achilles injury.
In split vote, Shelby County decides to distribute COVID test kits
Three county commissioners voted against the $1.44 million purchase of 180,000 tests in 90 kits with two tests a piece. One cited comments by Dr. Ben Carson on Fox News earlier this week complaining that more tests would mean a rise in COVID cases.
Table Talk: Soup instead of sun and sand will warm these winter days
Sure, it would be nice to be on a beach and enjoying the surf and the sand, but if COVID is keeping you from escaping the cold weather, there’s always soup. Soup will never let you down.
Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week
The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country.
You never what? Jennifer and Chris talk about the Never Have I Ever list
Is a trip to Jerry’s Sno Cones REALLY a trip to Jerry’s if you don’t get a Supreme? We talk it over: ice cream in your snow cone versus straight up.
Tigers Football Insider: Analyzing the super seniors’ impact on the 2021 season
The fifth-year seniors combined for 30% of Memphis’ tackles and super senior Sean Dykes was the second-leading receiver on the team.
Furniture store brings new life to shuttered Macy’s
A family-owned furniture business will take over the 135,000-square-foot space at Carriage Crossing formerly occupied by Macy’s.
Three injured in shooting outside East Memphis shopping center
A juvenile was among those wounded outside the Balmoral Shopping Center on Wednesday.
Daily Memphian postseason football awards: Central’s Brooks, Briarcrest’s Crawford honored
Also named are the specials teams and freshman players of the year, coach of the year and the all-metro teams.
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
Friday football report: Houston, Collierville set for Class 6A quarterfinal rematch
Ladeadrick James’ touchdown lifts Mustangs over Bartlett while the Dragons blank Germantown.Related content:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis pulls away late for blowout win over Ohio
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?