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
Recovery-home operators sue Memphis, Shelby County
The operators have been trying to open a recovery home in Cooper-Young since last summer.
Premium Shelby County Memphis wing restaurant owes Grizzlies star $365K
Business
Campbell Clinic invests in Collierville with new $12M facility, job growth
The new location not only boasts a bigger rehab space, astro turf and more accessible exam rooms but also convenience.
Health Care Binghampton mental health crisis center ready for Valentine’s Day launch
Sports
Memphis wing restaurant owes Grizzlies star $365K
An independent arbitrator ruled the restaurant owes Ja Morant money for breaching a deal it had with the basketball star.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway needs PJ Haggerty ‘out of his shell’
Food
Flappers welcome at Memphis Restaurant Association’s Food Festival
The Memphis Restaurant Association is looking to the past, roughly 100 years to the past, for its annual February food festival.
Suburbs
Campbell Clinic invests in Collierville with new $12M facility, job growth
The new location not only boasts a bigger rehab space, astro turf and more accessible exam rooms but also convenience.
Arts & Culture
Landers Center executive director fired
During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to fire Todd Mastry, who had led the facility since 2011.
Opinion
Herrington: Jimmy Butler to the Grizzlies? The anatomy of a rumor.
No evidence of Grizzlies interest in Jimmy Butler doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no interest. But if you look closely at the parameters and complications of a potential Butler deal, it still feels pretty unlikely.
Podcasts
Reporters dig into crime, Mulroy ouster attempt, other top 2024 stories
Violent crime and efforts to battle it were among the top stories of the year as discussed in a reporters’ roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: Nagoya House is a bowl of fun
This week’s jigsaw features a photo of the warm and hearty spicy tonkotsu at Nagoya House in Cooper-Young.