Grizzlies beat Wizards as Ja Morant adds to his highlight reel

It wouldn’t have been possible without Desmond Bane’s block, but Ja Morant’s windmill dunk will add to his already spectacular résumé of highlight plays.

Box score: Grizzlies 115, Wizards 95

By Drew Hill January 30, 2022

Memphis Grizzlies

Box score: Grizzlies 115, Wizards 95

Jan. 29, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Washington Wizards at FedExForum.

By The Associated Press January 29, 2022

Elections

Political Roundup: Primary growing pains and a ranked-choice voting ban

There are now five potential contenders in the Democratic primary for Shelby County mayor with about three weeks to the filing deadline to get on the ballot. Here’s a rundown of the latest filings and a few other campaign notes.

By Bill Dries January 29, 2022

Public Safety

Crime Crisis: 2021 statistics point to violent trend

Violent crime was up 2% in Memphis last year as homicides hit a record 346, an increase of 14 over the 2020, which had also set a record for slayings.

By Yolanda Jones January 29, 2022

High School Sports

Former coach discusses his resignation from Collierville High

Cedric Henderson, former coach of Collierville Schools, responded to allegations feeling some families were out to slander him for their own benefit.

By Abigail Warren January 29, 2022

Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant posts 30-point triple-double in Grizzlies win

Newly anointed All-Star Ja Morant added 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the win over the short-handed Jazz.

Box score: Grizzlies 119, Jazz 109

By Drew Hill January 28, 2022

Premium Geoff Calkins

Calkins: It was a triumphant return for Ja Morant

Ja Morant celebrated his new All-Star status in the only way he knew how. He put together a 30-point triple-double as the Grizzlies beat Mike Conley and the Utah Jazz.

By Geoff Calkins January 29, 2022

High School Sports

Friday prep report: CBHS stays unbeaten, but just barely

The Brothers hang onto their perfect record. Plus Tyler Byrd’s amazing night for Tipton-Rosemark, and more.

By John Varlas February 01, 2022

Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball

Why Lester Quinones might be the key to Tigers getting on February run

Quinones’ mental approach helped him overcome a rough start against ECU.

By Steven Johnson January 28, 2022

Arts & Culture

Blues Foundation takes slight ‘pause’ to reset after pandemic

The Foundation is preparing for “the biggest May we have ever hosted” with both the International Blues Challenge and Blues Music Awards being held during the same week this year.

By Christin Yates January 28, 2022

Arts & Culture

Oh, snap: This week’s best photos

We have a foursome of fine photos this week, and all were taken by The Daily Memphian photog Patrick Lantrip. Check ’em out and let us know which is the best one.

By The Daily Memphian Staff January 29, 2022

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Education

Trump names former Tennessee schools chief Penny Schwinn to serve as deputy education secretary

Penny Schwinn would bring the perspective of a state schools chief to her job.

By Erica Meltzer, Marta W. Aldrich 3 hours ago

Free Access City of Memphis Two warming centers to open ahead of brutal cold

First Horizon reports 2024 fourth quarter and full-year earnings

FHN President and CEO Bryan Jordan said the fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results reflect a “focused execution” of the bank’s strategic priorities.

By Aisling Mäki January 16, 2025

Transportation & Logistics Here’s what will replace the Memphis airport concourse

Memphis women pick up a road win over Tulane

The Tigers’ victory snaps an eight-game road losing streak, the team’s first victory away from Elma Roane Fieldhouse since beating Tulane last season.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 2 hours ago