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
A stable for the Sheriff’s Office mounted-patrol unit. A bomb-squad robot. A new county medical examiner.
These items top the Shelby County Board of Commissoners’ Monday agenda.
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Business
Movers & Shakers
First Horizon and Saint Francis Healthcare announce promotions and additions.
Premium Business With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
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Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Sports
Memphis can’t undo early damage in heartbreaking loss to Tulane
The Tigers fell to Tulane on Sunday afternoon at FedExForum in a game in which they trailed for more than 35 minutes and fell behind by as many as 15 points in the first half.Related content:
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Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Suburbs
Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
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Arts & Culture
Calkins: After a year of triumph, death and music, the Central High jazz band plays on
Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”
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Opinion
Herrington: Ty Jerome’s return, GG Jackson’s reemergence and Mike Conley nearing the end
As we finally arrive at the NBA’s trade deadline week, let’s survey a few pressing Grizzlies topics.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Like Minneapolis, Memphis doesn’t have an ‘immigration problem’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
It’s Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day — and this week in Memphis may feel like something of a do-over. But hopefully it’s in a hilarious, nostalgic way.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: The NBA trade deadline looms. Will Memphis have 2 lottery picks?
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Snowy seats
Today’s puzzle is of the snow-covered seats at FedExPark’s Avron Fogelman Field and was taken by Patrick Dolly.