Jaren Jackson Jr. leads Grizzlies to eighth straight win
Without Ja Morant or Steven Adams, Memphis responded to the Clippers’ hot start with top performances from Jackson and Desmond Bane.
Box score: Grizzlies 123, Clippers 108
Jan. 8, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins enters health and safety protocols
Brad Jones will serve as the acting head coach for the Grizzlies, who are in Los Angeles to play the Clippers and Lakers.
Scouting report: What can injury-riddled Tigers expect vs. Cincinnati
The Tigers, potentially without key pieces, must try to contain the guard-oriented Bearcats.
Watch: Pandemic’s long shadow dominates review of 2021’s major local events
“Behind The Headlines” features a discussion of the year’s major events. The reporters’ roundtable found the long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic crossed even those events that seemed unconnected to the global public health crisis.
Orange Mound nonprofit to host cleanup for man struggling with homelessness
Juice Orange Mound, an organization dedicated to uplifting the neighborhood, is hosting a cleanup event in the wooded area in which Mike Miller resides.
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.
High school wing of Lakeland Prep highlights coming year’s projects in suburb
The high school wing of Lakeland Prep will open this August, the final step in students graduating from the suburban school district in four years.
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.
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.
Ford Megasite: Mid-South towns pony up tax incentives to lure automakers
Communities leaders jostling to attract vehicle manufacturers say the companies and their high-paying jobs can change citizens’ lives. But some critics say the cost is too great.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Cast a vote for a basketball image, a picture of a home, or a photo of a steaming bowl of Vietnamese soup. It’s your choice.
A guide to the Sundance Film Fest screenings in Memphis this month
Indie Memphis will host eight screenings from the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, one of seven “satellite” hosts for this year’s Utah-based festival.
Metro
Edmund Ford Jr. appears in federal court Thursday
David Pritchard, who is prosecuting the case, told Judge Thomas Parker he expects to hand over 80,000 pages of documents and 512 gigabytes of phone and computer records to Ford Jr.’s attorney Michael Scholl.
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
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Messy math at U of M and another Grizz loss to shoulder
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
What to watch in Memphis’ regular-season finale against South Florida
Memphis’ 75-70 road win against UTSA on Tuesday already allowed it to secure at least a share of the AAC regular-season title.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Memphis in complex spot as it aims to recapture positive momentum
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant says he shouldn’t have played in loss to Oklahoma City
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway says retaining PJ Haggerty is offseason ‘Priority No. 1’
Food
$10 Deal: Hard Times’ chicken Caesar sandwich is a revelation
You’d think all the hype, the endless press and the Instagram carnage of stacked sandwiches might make it impossible to live up to expectations. But you’d be wrong.
Suburbs
Memphis in May to host March barbecue event 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: Can Memphis avoid another hiccup before Selection Sunday?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and college-sports columnist John Martin take a look at the final stretch of the regular season.