Morant, Bane lead Grizzlies in big win over Nets
The depleted Grizzlies were able to thwart another of the league’s elite, outrebounding the Nets 62-33.Related story:
Ja Morant wins NBA Western Conference Player of the Week
Ja Morant won his first NBA Player of the Week honor after scoring 30-plus points in three Grizzlies wins last week.
Rhodes College to start classes remotely
Rhodes College is altering its plans for the spring semester after consultation with medical experts. The college will keep its Jan. 12 start date for the semester, but classes will begin remotely before transitioning to in-person classes Jan. 31.
Number of new COVID cases reported drops to below 600
The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per day is 1,909.
Group files lawsuit over Tom Lee Park redesign
The plaintiffs, known collectively as “Tom Lee Park for All,” claim the park’s $61-million redesign violated a mediation agreement with Memphis in May.
Design Review Board to consider eye-popping Downtown mural
At a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 5, local artists’ colorful image for the Hyatt Centric — on a concrete wall facing the intersection of Beale and Wagner streets — will be considered.
Emoni Bates still day to day with finger injury
Penny Hardaway said he’d be open to facing former Memphis coach John Calipari and Kentucky as a makeup game.
How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 17
Genard Avery recorded his first sack of the season.
Legislature to tackle Germantown namesake schools
State Rep. Mark White confirmed he’ll file another bill in the upcoming legislative session that could determine who controls Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle School and Germantown High. The bill could also affect Lucy Elementary in Millington.
BankTennessee names new president
Wright Cox has taken over as the new president of BankTennessee, replacing Jim Rout who retired from the position on Friday.
Scouting report: Can Tigers get over the Tulsa hump?
No team other than Houston has given Memphis more trouble than the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the AAC.
Memphis defensive back enters transfer portal
Devonte Nelson played in four games last season but didn’t see any playing time this year.
Grizzlies Insider: When healthy, can Grizzlies find the right balance?
The Grizzlies are still searching for the right balance with Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks available. They should be reunited soon.
Whitehaven hotel could become mixed-use facility
The hope is for the potential mixed-use facility with multi-family units to provide “needed housing opportunities” for people who work in the area.
FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as Omicron surges
About 13.5 million 12- to 17-year-olds — just over half that age group — have received two Pfizer shots, according to the CDC.
Collierville Schools keeping masks optional for students
Collierville’s Board of Education met in a special called meeting Sunday night. Staffing schools is a concern due to the number of employees who’ve positive for COVID or come in close contact with someone who has coronavirus.
Math instructor is DeSoto County Teacher of the Year
‘We are honored to have her at DeSoto Central Middle School,’ Principal Bryon Williams said of Rachel Jenne.
Bluff City Biz: Area’s biggest business story of 2021
In September, during a formal announcement at Shelby Farms Park, Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee referred to Ford’s decision as the “single-largest investment in Tennessee history.”
Vote for high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville and Covington up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6.
Vote for high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Germantown, Lausanne and Overton up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6.
Metro
Takeover bill to propose state-funded forensic audit of MSCS
Early research suggests such an audit could cost more than $2 million depending on its scope, according to a spokesperson for the Tennessee comptroller of the treasury.
Shelby County Edmund Ford Jr. appears in federal court Thursday
Premium City of Memphis Judge sides with police association in dispute over controversial new rank
Metro Family Safety Center abruptly closes in ‘huge loss’ for community
Business
Spring break to bring almost 50,000 people through Memphis airport
The busiest days will be Friday, Sunday and Monday, with more than 10,000 passengers passing through the security checkpoint.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Convenience store takes over former Jerry’s Sno Cones spot
Transportation & Logistics Nonstop Cancún flights return to Memphis this summer
Business AutoZone reports Q2 revenue growth but falls short of estimates
Sports
Tigers Podcast: After AAC regular-season title, what’s next on Penny Hardaway’s redemption tour?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin look at how Penny Hardaway and Tigers checked a key box off of their list of season-long goals, and what’s left to achieve.
High School Sports St. George’s basketball falls in Division 2-A semis
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ regular-season finale against South Florida
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Memphis in complex spot as it aims to recapture positive momentum
Food
Longtime Cooper-Young restaurant closing in current form
The space that is now Cafe Ole will close as a Mexican restaurant Friday, March 7, and will reopen in the coming weeks with a new concept and menu.
Suburbs
Memphis in May in March in Collierville
Memphis in May wants to kick off spring in Collierville with a new barbecue event: “Memphis in March.”
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Elvises descend upon Memphis, and the library gets jazzy
This week, dance all night to R&B hits from Colors Worldwide, warm up with whiskey and celebrate women in the arts.
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: After AAC regular-season title, what’s next on Penny Hardaway’s redemption tour?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college sports columnist John Martin look at how Penny Hardaway and Tigers checked a key box off of their list of season-long goals, and what’s left to achieve.