The Grizzlies looked spectacular Friday, 130-99. But the absolutely best part of the night? An efficient (yes, efficient!) Dillon Brooks. 

Braylen Ragland leads offense with 360 total yards and four touchdowns.

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Justin Johnson, 24, has been detained in the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar since he was arrested Jan. 13. He was reportedly attacked in jail in March. 

Before his confirmation by the Memphis City Council this week, Doug McGowen indicated MLGW will move closer to Memphis’ day-to-day operations. He also said the city-owned utility could expand to include broadband and has to improve its responsiveness to Memphians.

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education will vote to send out a request-for-proposal this month for a search firm to help find a new leader. 

The Planning Commission recommended rezoning of 47-acre site along the Houston Levee corridor.

The Shelby County Election Commission found the problem Monday and did a review of the other 25 early voting sites before determining it was an isolated incident involving the wrong Congressional race.

Due to an ongoing investigation, the name of the inmate and the exact circumstances of the death are unknown, a spokesperson said. 

Jaren Jackson Jr. has begun 3-on-3 play and is ramping up conditioning to prepare for a return to play, but the Grizzlies do not have a target date for the forward yet. 

Keith Parish, of Grits and Grinds and Fastbreak Breakfast, predicted a 30/20 from Morant and Bane before the season began and joins this bonus edition of The Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast. 

The Memphis coach won’t disclose the starting lineup for the season opener at Vanderbilt, but does offer updates on availability of Kendric Davis, Damaria Franklin.

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The Tigers are 4-1 when the tight end scores at least one touchdown, and he’s become arguably the team’s most important offensive player beside quarterback Seth Henigan. 

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“All of (Notes for Notes) studios were in cities that had a rich music history,” said the head of the local Boys & Girls Clubs. “So, I knew we’d definitely be a good fit.”