Grizzlies set franchise record with ninth straight win
The Grizzlies made the Lakers their latest victim, and Ja Morant created one of the top highlights of his young career.
Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati
Behind Harris and a resurgent Emoni Bates, the Tigers won their third straight AAC game. Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win
Penny Hardaway said point guard Tyler Harris “will put daggers in people.” On Sunday, Harris put three daggers in the Cincinnati Bearcats to give Memphis a heart-stopping win. Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
Box score: Memphis 87, Cincinnati 80
Jan. 9, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats at FedExForum. Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
This version of the Tigers is much different from December’s
The University of Memphis basketball team is undefeated so far in January. As Josh Minott put it: “The word of the day is unity.”
Herrington: How should the Grizzlies approach the trade market?
The Grizzlies are in the first season of a competitive window, one they hope will be open for a while and open even wider in the near future. The focus is no longer on “the future.” But it’s not just on the present season either. It’s on an extended moment.
Box score: Grizzlies 127, Lakers 119
Jan. 9, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Dillon Brooks reportedly to miss 3-5 weeks with ankle injury
Brooks, who was injured Saturday against the Clippers, is a critical piece to the Grizzlies’ defense.
Federal ARPA funds for past-due mortgage payments coming from state
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency begins taking applications online Monday, Jan. 10, for $168 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding for those behind on their mortgage payments specifically because of the pandemic.
Former Marine Corps training center will provide housing to veterans in need
“Getting this property was a godsend because it came at just the time when we needed it,” said Alpha Omega Veterans Services Executive Director Cordell Walker. The nonprofit acquired the former Marine Corps Reserve Center at 3114 Jackson Ave. through a federal grant process.
Local doctors urge expecting mothers to get vaccinated
Vaccination rates remain low for pregnant women, especially within Hispanic and African American populations. So medical professionals have launched a campaign to change that.
Alderman’s wife wants to resurrect crime watch in Horn Lake
The DeSoto County town was identified in 2021 as the third-safest city in Mississippi by Safewise.com, and citizens want to keep it safe.
Memphis asked for help with speeders; state reminds MPD of overlooked — and unused — money
With local motorists driving ‘as if they are in video games,’ city and state law enforcement are at odds over who bears more responsibility for enforcing highway speeding laws.
MEMPHIS' CRIME CRISIS
Paying The Police: Comparing area officers’ salaries
The Daily Memphian compares top pay and pay ranges for the county’s six law enforcement agencies and finds that the area’s smaller police departments pay more.
City Council Scorecard: The five most critical decisions of 2021
The top five votes by the Memphis City Council include what happened after a crude oil pipeline plan was withdrawn and the council’s do-over on the work toward a possible MLGW split from TVA.
Metro
School district takes ‘swift action’ with new name, fewer schools
Memphis-Shelby County Schools, as the board voted to be called Tuesday evening, decided on a slew of changes that will have hundreds of students start next school year somewhere different.Related Story:
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Business
Joe Birch to receive Communicator of the Year Award
The Memphis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will honor Birch and his more than 40 years of service at the ceremony Thursday, Jan. 27, via Zoom.
Business Resort-style development moves forward at Colonial Country Club
Sports
Box score: Grizzlies 118, Spurs 110
Jan 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. Ja Morant scores 41, dedicates win over Spurs to grandmotherRelated story:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Listen to Tigers beat writers discuss mounting basketball injuries, new defensive coordinator hire
Food
Popular restaurant takes over Blue Plate space
An established group of restaurateurs will take over the recently vacated Blue Plate Café location in East Memphis.
Suburbs
Whataburger not opening in Collierville
The application for a Whataburger restaurant in Collierville was withdrawn on Jan. 14, according to Donquetta Singleton, Collierville project planner.
Neighborhoods
Trash or treasure? Illegally dumped tires become bicycle lane barriers
Binghampton Development Corporation and artist Tad Pierson have turned 420 illegally dumped tires into bicycle lane barriers and have begun installing them along Broad Avenue in Binghampton.
Arts & Culture
Listen to Kate Teague on WYXR, the life of a musician and Thacker Mountain Radio
Kate Teague, singer, songwriter and WYXR staffer, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.
Opinion
Guest column: The future of Greenlaw and Uptown should be guided by the community’s plan
“We strongly fear that if current plans are approved as-is, the character of our neighborhood would be injured, and its future put in question.”
Podcasts
Listen to Grizzlies writers give their personal All-Star picks
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill both believe Ja Morant will be named an All-Star starter on Thursday night.