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
XAI buys building for 3rd Memphis-area data center in Southaven
The company already has two Memphis data centers.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Best food we ate in 2025 and new laws that start in 2026
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What Memphians think about the task force
Business TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
Premium Metro Runners race round-the-clock in the Moccasin 24-Hour Run
Business
First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold
The building, which was built in 1962, sits next to the former Houston’s restaurant that closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation.
Business Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Business XAI buys building for 3rd Memphis-area data center in Southaven
Real Estate Buc-ee’s in West Memphis and Fayette County delayed
Business TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
Sports
What to watch as Memphis opens American Conference play against North Texas
The Tigers quest to win the American’s regular-season and tournament titles for the second straight season will start with a matchup against the Mean Green.
Premium Sports How quarterback Blake Horvath helped revive Navy football
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Penny Hardaway had portal problems. Some lessons to be learned.
Sports Ole Miss defense looks to redeem itself against Georgia in Sugar Bowl
Update Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers football portal tracker
Food
Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Marshall Steakhouse’s original location will not sell. The owner is keeping it and adding options so guests can stay a while.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Belle Tavern’s prime rib — but only on Thursdays
Suburbs
Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Marshall Steakhouse’s original location will not sell. The owner is keeping it and adding options so guests can stay a while.
Unlocked North Mississippi Worth the drive: Hop in the car and give one of these Mid-South restaurants a try
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: A promising note on ‘Song Sung Blue,’ a ‘Plague’ in theaters
“Stranger Things” fans can watch the finale of the Netflix series in a communal, big-screen setting at Paradiso Cinema Grill on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day.
Premium Spirit of Memphis For Monica Sanchez, Cazateatro is a labor of love
Opinion
Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
“As organizations set goals for the new year, there’s one resolution that belongs at the top of every leadership agenda: be ready to save a life.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘Now we must get serious about second-chance hiring’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What Memphians think about the task force
We know how many of Memphis’ elected officials feel about the task force, but what about regular people, just trying to live their lives? What do they think?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: 2026 begins
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 29
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?