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
The Early Word: Messy math at U of M and another Grizz loss to shoulder
MLGW is staying Downtown, MSCS board recall efforts are underway and Phillip Ashley Rix shares his chocolate secrets.
City of Memphis MLGW looks to bring solar, battery storage onto the grid
Premium City of Memphis How much time is Edmund Ford Jr. facing?
City of Memphis Edmund Ford Jr. placed on leave from city job
Business
Inked: Convenience store takes over former Jerry’s Sno Cones spot
Former Jerry’s Sno Cones on Wells Station Road to become a convenience store; Home Dash furniture store moves into former American Freight space.
Transportation & Logistics Nonstop Cancún flights return to Memphis this summer
Business AutoZone reports Q2 revenue growth but falls short of estimates
Public Safety Memphis gynecologist charged with conducting unnecessary medical procedures
Sports
Thunder show why they’re first in West by trouncing Grizzlies
Oklahoma City used a 15-6 run to create a slight buffer in the second quarter, then outscored Memphis 30-23 in the third.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Thunder 120, Grizzlies 103
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers’ Dante Harris ‘might not be back for a minute’ after ankle injury, Hardaway says
Premium Education U of M foundation cited for sloppy accounting practices
Food
Proposed tenant identified for former Houston’s space
Recent documents filed with the Division of Planning and Development said a local restaurant group is the proposed tenant for 5000 Poplar Ave.
Suburbs
DeSoto Supervisors vow to battle redistricting order
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is looking into legal considerations if the state Legislature passes a redistricting plan that could impact North Mississippi representation.
Arts & Culture
Playhouse 2025-26 season includes ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ more
Seven musicals will be presented, including a regional premiere of “Come From Away,” the Tony Award-winning musical.
Opinion
Calkins: Richard Shadyac Jr. on his legacy, the future, Memphis — and some sports stuff, too
Will Hoops for St. Jude be back? How does Shadyac want his tenure as CEO of ALSAC to be remembered? Some parting thoughts as Shadyac steps down after 16 years.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.