Ja Morant unleashes power in Grizzlies’ win over Nuggets
Morant has 38 points, six rebounds and six assists, outperforming reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Related story:
Friday prep report: Clarkson dominates as Saints continue to impress
Briarcrest junior post player scores 29 points in victory over Hutchison. Also, a roundup of other games Friday and box scores.
Penny apologizes to city, fans, players for rant after loss to SMU
The Tigers coach, in an Instagram post, said: “I let the emotions get the best of me last night and that’s not the way to handle situations.”
Calkins: Can Hardaway get it done at Memphis? My ‘stupid bleeping’ question still stands
I asked Penny Hardaway if he could “get this done” at Memphis. His answer — complete with four expletives — revealed a lot. Tigers drop third straight AAC game after sloppy start Tigers' problems run much deeper than injury issuesRelated stories:
Collierville promotes Shawn Taggart to boys basketball coach
Collierville High School named Shawn Taggart as its interim boys basketball coach following the resignation of Cedric Henderson.
Conaway: I don’t like her much, but she’s still my big sister
“My Tennessee sister Nashville is becoming a Disney World of cities, the reality of it is the fantasy, the place of it is the imitation.”
Reward increased to $5,000 for information in fatal Rhodes College shooting
The family of Drew Rainer, a Rhodes College student shot and killed in a home invasion robbery last year, has added money to the reward in case.
Listen to Tigers beat writers break down Hardaway’s outburst, Silverfield’s new offensive coordinator
Memphis beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II recap Penny Hardaway’s explosive postgame rant after the Tigers’ latest loss to SMU.
Trash or treasure? Illegally dumped tires become bicycle lane barriers
Binghampton Development Corporation and artist Tad Pierson have turned 420 illegally dumped tires into bicycle lane barriers and have begun installing them along Broad Avenue in Binghampton.
About Town: Changes abound in the Shelby County Schools
Shelby County Schools is part of a national trend that shows public school enrollment declining.
Officials: COVID-positive hospitalizations have plateaued
On Jan. 12, the Shelby County Health Department reported 770 hospitalizations: 134 in the ICU and 636 in acute care.
Senate committee recommends expulsion of Katrina Robinson
Robinson said the process was unfair since the Senate Ethics Committee comprises four white Republican men and one Black woman.
Liars’ Lunch group finally finds chicken tenders that stand up to Houston’s
The club members, upset after chicken tenders were removed from Houston’s menu in July 2020, have found a new home for their favorite lunch.
Fayette-Ware big man, Bartlett point guard win player of the week fan vote
JaSteven Walker was runaway boys winner; Kennedy Claybrooks helped her team to 4-0 run last week.
Whitehaven businesses to receive funding for exterior improvements
The $40,000 2022 Small Business Exterior Improvement Grant Fund, supported by the Memphis City Council Community Grant Program, will match up to $5,000 for commercial property owners in Whitehaven, allowing them to make high-quality exterior improvements to their buildings.
AAC not likely to receive payouts from canceled bowl games
AAC commissioner says a team backing out in this instance is not the fault of the bowl.
Lakeland MPDRC considers revised sketch plan for Taylor Farms
After expressing major concerns about a development’s sketch two months ago, Lakeland planning advisers this week provided a more optimistic view for the project.
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.
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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
Mississippi officials prepare for return to 2022 legislative maps
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has instructed staff to begin preparing to return to the 2022 maps after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a court order.
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Arts & Culture
Free live music series returns to Bartlett
The tribute band Almost Elton John & The Rocketmen open Bartlett’s annual series Music By The Lake at Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, featuring songs from the piano entertainer.
The To-Do List A beer cruise, a demon barber and a museum of monstrous mayhem
Opinion
Opinion: Call it what it is — a tax increase
“If county government chooses to collect millions of dollars more than the state-certified revenue-neutral rate allows, taxpayers deserve the honesty of calling it exactly what it is: a tax increase.”
Premium City of Memphis Calkins: The road to Graceland is an international embarrassment. We drove it to find out why.
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.