Adams enters health and safety protocols; Morant doubtful against Clippers
The Grizzlies will be without their starting center on the two-game Los Angeles trip.
Multiple Tigers will be game-time decisions against Cincinnati
Emoni Bates could be close to returning, but DeAndre Williams is in “bad shape” and is one of many Tigers who could be out against the Bearcats.
Application for affordable housing project in Whitehaven pulled
A statement announcing the withdrawal of the application, sent by councilman JB Smiley, came Thursday, Jan. 6, just one week before it was to be presented to the Land Use Control Board.
Robinson acquitted on two charges but judge denies acquittal, new trial on two other charges
A federal judge granted an acquittal on two wire fraud charges against state Sen. Katrina Robinson but denied acquittal or a new trial on two remaining counts of wire fraud.
Strickland asks Lee to make new bridge ‘long-term’ priority
Strickland asked Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, in a letter dated Thursday, to list the bridge project as one of the state’s long-term infrastructure priorities. He cited the three-month shutdown last year of the Hernando DeSoto Bridge as well as the advanced age of other bridges at Memphis across the Mississippi River.
Calkins: Morant makes Memphis magic
It was a quiet Thursday at FedExForum. But Ja Morant is so incandescent, he makes every night a memory.
Officials: Essential services continue to be ‘stretched’ by COVID
High COVID-19 case numbers are not only affecting staffing at testing sites but at area police agencies, fire departments and hospitals, Memphis and Shelby County officials said Thursday, Jan. 6.
New Eats: Pho 4 Ever gets it right in Cordova
Pho 4 Ever in Cordova offers an extensive menu and we’ve barely begun, but so far the food and the service are promising.
About Town: Fight continues against proposed gas station in Binghampton
The City Council delayed a vote on the convenience store that would be built on Tillman Street between Broad Avenue and Sam Cooper Boulevard in Binghampton.
Tigers notebook: Second-half Malcolm Dandridge, and more encouraging signs
Dandridge is starting to find himself, and Memphis is sharing the ball better.
Collierville planners move mixed-use proposal forward
The Collierville Planning Commission endorsed an outline plan for The Parke at Houston Levee Thursday. In addition to residential space, two hotels, about 39 acres of retail and 78,500 square feet of medical professional office are planned.
Conaway: Tell everybody about John Vergos’ world-class idea
Three years ago, John Vergos had a straight-up world-class idea. He thought Memphis was worthy of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lausanne, Arlington standouts win player of the week vote
Strong holiday tournament games pay off for Hayden Ledbetter and Alindsey Long.
Metro
Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer
Ezekiel Kelly faces dozens of charges for allegedly killing three people and injuring three others on Sept. 7, 2022 while Memphis was on lockdown.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: They said she’d never touch her toes again. Now she’s a yoga teacher.
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Downtown Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Sports
Memphis pulls away late for blowout win over Ohio
Led by star guard PJ Haggerty’s 23 points (7-of-10 shooting) and seven rebounds, coach Penny Hardaway’s squad shot 56.1% (32-of-57) from the field and 72.2% (13-of-18) from 3-point range.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 94, Ohio University 70
Food
Memphian wins 2024 World Food Championship division
Eight Memphians were among the 288 teams competing at this year’s World Food Championships; division winners take home $10,000 and a chance to compete for $150,000 in the spring.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.