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
Halbert likely to go to Tennessee Supreme Court on revived ouster complaint
The appeal to the Tennessee Supreme Court is up to the state’s highest court to grant.
Update City of Memphis City appeals key piece in Tyré Nichols’ case
Education Tennessee graduation rate improves for third straight year
Education In increasingly Hispanic Memphis schools, immigration enforcement surge brings fear, absences
Business
Inked: Collierville gets a bigger place for A Great Massage
Collierville gets more space for a massage, and a new Germantown headquarters is getting organized.
Financial Services Former Evolve CEO to remain in custody on child porn charges
Real Estate Restaurant opening in Downtown’s former Tamp & Tap
Premium Real Estate The future is bright for Downtown and Midtown, developers say
Sports
Memphis struggles against Auburn in final preseason game
Memphis shot just 36.8% (21-of-57) from the floor and 20% (4-of-20) from 3-point range, had more turnovers (23) than made field goals (21) and allowed Auburn to score 38 points in the paint. Follow along as Memphis closes out preseason play with an exhibition against No. 20 AuburnRelated content:
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Food
Feeding the Grizzlies: How a team tradition is supporting one local business
The Grizzlies’ rookie duty is one that connects the current team to its Grit and Grind roots and supports a Downtown restaurant. And it all starts with 40 orders of fried rice.
Suburbs
Not everyone is happy with Bartlett’s plan to save Quail Ridge
Opinions are split on whether Bartlett’s plans to resurrect Quail Ridge Golf Course and have it managed by a private entity is the best route for the suburb.
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Does a ghost named Mary really haunt the Orpheum?
Throughout the years, plenty of people have claimed to see a ghostly little girl roaming the historic theater. She even has a reserved seat. But is there a story behind the hauntings?
Opinion
Calkins: What happened when Calipari returned to Memphis? The only thing that could have happened, of course.
When John Calipari and Penny Hardaway walked to center court at a little after 8 p.m. Monday night, the Memphis fans rose and unleashed an ovation for them both.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Local restaurants and the task force landscape
Restaurants — especially local restaurants — can find themselves in a precarious position when politics come into play, whether restaurateurs want them to or not.