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:
The depleted Grizzlies were able to thwart another of the league’s elite, outrebounding the Nets 62-33.Related story:
Ja Morant won his first NBA Player of the Week honor after scoring 30-plus points in three Grizzlies wins last week.
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.
The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per day is 1,909.
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.
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.
Penny Hardaway said he’d be open to facing former Memphis coach John Calipari and Kentucky as a makeup game.
Genard Avery recorded his first sack of the season.
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.
Wright Cox has taken over as the new president of BankTennessee, replacing Jim Rout who retired from the position on Friday.
No team other than Houston has given Memphis more trouble than the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the AAC.
Devonte Nelson played in four games last season but didn’t see any playing time this year.
The Grizzlies are still searching for the right balance with Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks available. They should be reunited soon.
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.
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’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.
‘We are honored to have her at DeSoto Central Middle School,’ Principal Bryon Williams said of Rachel Jenne.
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.”
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville and Covington up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6.
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Germantown, Lausanne and Overton up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6.
The museum awarded Marc Morial, Velma Lois Jones and Mark Suzman for their advancements in “truth, equity and justice.”
Speakers will discuss the latest developments in the Cleveland Street Corridor, Downtown and the Edge District at The Daily Memphian’s Developing Memphis Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 23, at Memphis Botanic Garden.
MUS’ Tommie Reed scored three touchdowns and Jackson Hood scored two more for homecoming at Stokes-Alston Stadium, a night that had a bit of everything.
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Jeremy Liu is 13 and the only Tennesseean representing Team USA in the World Artistic Roller Skating Championship. The sport is similar to figure skating but on wheels, and there’s no ice.
This week, local theaters perform murder shows, Crosstown showcases Vietnamese culture and you can make pottery at Chucalissa.
What do you get when you combine Penny Hardaway, Beale Street, Memphis Pom, the FBI and the National Guard? A night of Memphis basketball that seemed like a dream.
This weekend, there are lots of chances to score Memphis Grizzlies swag ahead of Wednesday’s home opener. Plus RiverArts Fest and Repair Days bring art to the riverside, and beer fest brings lots of beer to Cooper Young.