Ja Morant scores 41, dedicates win over Spurs to grandmother
Ja Morant scored 41 points, then thanked ESPN for removing the game from national television. Related story:
Board votes against ALSAC parking garage in Uptown
The proposed seven-story parking garage on the north side of A.W. Willis between North Third and Fourth streets would have been designated for ALSAC-St. Jude employees.
Scouting report: Tigers seek to avenge painful loss to ECU
After blowing a 10-point lead in the final two minutes, the Tigers are eagerly seeking redemption against the Pirates.
Solar farm planned for DeSoto County
A $90 million solar electric generating facility is planned for DeSoto County. A public hearing on the project is scheduled for Thursday night in Hernando.
Strickland touts police pay raise proposal in State of the City address
In addition to the pay raises, Strickland again called for changes in state laws, particularly around gun crimes, and doubled down on his earlier declaration that the local criminal justice system is a “revolving door.”
Reported new COVID cases drop below 900
The Health Department reported 852 new cases in a month that has seen reported daily increases of more than 3,000.
Jalen Duren questionable against ECU; three others out
Doctors are encouraging Duren to do more, but his return is up in the air in the rematch against the Pirates.
Grizzlies notebook: Ja Raffe gets a bobblehead, Rising Stars and bird-watching
The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Zoo have come together to create a Ja Raffe bobblehead event.
Man shot and killed by Shelby County SWAT officer
A 20-year-old Memphis man was shot and killed by a SCSO SWAT officer during a standoff and chase in Cordova, Wednesday, Jan. 26. John Hunt died on the scene.
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson to seek reelection in Germantown
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson will seek a third term in Germantown.
Former Tigers assistant Jermaine Johnson back as director of player personnel
The former Melrose coach turned down head coaching opportunities for a chance to return to Memphis.
Inked: New trolley stop for the Downtown Mobility Center; Fogelman buys another Memphis property
“The new trolley stop will complete the mission of the Downtown Mobility Center by bringing key transportation means together at one site in Downtown Memphis.”
Table Talk: Southern food talk brings back sweet memories
Southern food talk brings back memories, the Liars’ Lunch group finds its chicken tenders, Sunrise is coming to East Memphis, Gus’s is in Germantown and Whataburger is nixed for Collierville.
Tigers Football Insider: QB1 should be Henigan’s job to lose
Grant Gunnell and Seth Henigan are expected to battle for the starting job, but Henigan having started 11 games last year should give him an edge going into the offseason.
Butler Row project secures maximum density increase
In its report, Board of Adjustment staff referred to the project as “exemplar of urban design.”
Metro
With his sense of fairness, Brother Terence integrated CBHS
The oldest Lasallian Brother in the United States, Brother Terence McLaughlin, who integrated Christian Brothers High School in 1963, died Sunday. He was 102.
Music GPAC selects new director
Premium Education Feagins alleges defamation, contract breaches in updated lawsuit
Public Safety Federal sentencing dates set for former cops charged in Tyré Nichols’ death
Business
Ashlar Hall gets more time for renovations
Ashlar Hall was approved for a use variance in 2023 to allow an event center on the property. However, that variance was set to expire in September.
Transportation & Logistics Saddle Creek Corp. is closing
Food News Bahama Breeze files layoff notice two weeks after closing
Premium Health Care No one bid on Shelby County’s autopsy contract. Here’s what happens now.
Sports
Melrose High to vacate 2024 football state runner-up finish
Penalty comes after TSSAA finds the Golden Wildcats, who reached the 2024 state championship game, used an ineligible player in eight games — including all five postseason contests.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway’s Orlando Magic uniform auctioned for $52K
Sports Tennessee knocked out of Women’s World Series by Texas
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Four lessons from an Oklahoma City-Indiana NBA Finals
Food
Side Porch owners open Bartlett’s Pharmacy Coffeehouse
The owners of the Side Porch Steakhouse are adding a coffeehouse in the former pharmacy building next door to their restaurant.
Suburbs
Multiple arrests made at large house party in Collierville
Collierville police answered calls over the weekend to a large gathering leading to the arrest of eight people on various drug and firearms charges.
Arts & Culture
Can you spell and drink at the same time?
Those who fancied themselves good spellers gathered Saturday at Crosstown Brewing Co. for the Drunken Dictionary Spelling Bee.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more
Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.”