Buckley: Tigers make things difficult. Why is anyone’s guess.
Memphis survives another nail-biter, this time going to overtime with UTSA. More of these, and it could be a long, bumpy ride.
Memphis needs OT to escape with home win over UTSA
Memphis shot over 50% from the floor but failed to defend from just about anywhere on the court — especially from deep. Tigers coach Penny Hardaway has no regrets supporting Mikey Williams Box score: Memphis 107, USTA 101 (OT) Memphis' David Jones named to Wooden Award midseason watchlistRelated stories:
Calkins: Veatch on the stadium, the realignment — and the Smiths’ gift
Laird Veatch, the University of Memphis athletic director, is finally getting his hands on a football stadium and $120 million. Now all he has to do is raise another $50 million and figure out how to rebuild his new stadium on the fly.
The Department of Justice releases a guide for specialized police units
The guide was written as part of a review from the U.S. DOJ Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, which was requested by the City of Memphis and the Memphis Police Department.
Report: Federal requirements could still apply if state rejects funding
“There are more questions than definitive answers about what rejecting federal K-12 dollars could mean for Tennessee’s obligations because no state has ever done so,” the report states.
Memphis hires former Tiger Reggie Howard as cornerbacks coach
Reggie Howard will coach the cornerbacks while deputy head coach Charles Clark is still the defensive backs coach. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis plans to meet Liberty Stadium fundraising goal by end of 2024Related story:
Business leaders push for state help with Memphis crime
The worried message from a slew of executives to the state’s Republican leadership follows months of public statements from some who signed the letter that the city’s future hangs in the balance.
Shelby County Health Department warns of winter COVID-19 surge
The county’s health department is urging residents to be prepared to test themselves, isolate if necessary, seek treatment when needed and to consider wearing a high-quality mask in high-risk settings.
Herrington: As Grizzlies return for a big homestand, they’ve earned a little belief
“If clawing back into the postseason still seemed daunting even with Ja Morant back, it seems like something more than a long shot with him gone again. But there are reasons to believe, right?” Report: Grizzlies waive Biyombo, sign Vince Williams Jr. to three-year dealRelated story:
TSWA All-State Division 2 Football teams announced
An elite group of Memphis-area Division 2 football players earned all-state recognition.
The Vic on Union downsizes and delays tax incentive closing
The new design will be a four-story apartment complex with 126,762 square feet of rental space, 243 apartment units, a two-and-a-half-story parking garage with 260 spaces and less amenity space.
Collierville Schools board member resigns after shoplifting charges
Keri Blair has resigned just 13 months after being elected, the district announced early Wednesday morning.
Bartlett opts to sever ties with Memphis library system
After years of staying with the Memphis library system, Bartlett chose this week to go with a private management company.
Bartlett taps YMCA to manage its rec center
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a public hearing and voted 5-1 in favor of the YMCA managing the facility, which has always been run by the city.
Seeking peace a year after Tyre Nichols’ death
If Memphis has healed – or if it has at least scarred in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death – it is because of RowVaughn Wells, said J. Lawrence Turner, pastor of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.
Despite the bad news, Morant and Grizzlies are all smiles in Dallas
Tee Morant is hurting for his son Ja, but he vowed Tuesday night that the star point guard will come back and return to the top of the game.
Inked: Van Center, River Horse Logistics and Whitehaven health clinic
A Mercedes-Benz Van Center opened in Memphis, a new health facility is planned for Whitehaven and River Horse Logistics is leasing space in Lamar Industrial Park.
Dry January: Good for health, bad for breweries?
At Tennessee breweries such as Crosstown Brewing Co., January is the slowest month of the year for sales.
Sudoku: Jan. 10
Ready to sudoku? We have got an easy one for you.
Wordrow Top Story: What happened when Guy Fieri went to Wiseacre
Unlike Wordle, you get to guess more words than just one with this game.
Metro
City’s deputy chief legal officer retiring
Mike Fletcher has represented the city in court and other legal matters for 33 years.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Grizz go west without Ja, Des; Good Fortune is back on TV
Business
Labor minister orders West Canada ports to open
Major importers in Memphis rely on the Canadian National Railway’s service from Prince Rupert because that route shaves 500 miles off the sail time from key Asian harbors.
Health Care $11M children’s mental-health center to be built starting in 2025
Sports
Second-round TSSAA football playoff preview by the numbers
Here are numbers to know, historical notes and fun facts ahead of Friday’s games in the second round of the TSSAA football playoffs.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Four Downs with Finebaum: Ole Miss huge win, Tigers fans and UT vs. Dawgs
Food
Talking turkey: Thanksgiving recipes and Christmas lighting kickoffs
Our Thanksgiving guide offers recipes to ease your menu-planning worries. And we’ve got a guide to turkey trots and holiday lighting events in case you need something to do besides eat and nap.
Suburbs
Lawsuit: Removing student’s service dog from Germantown school unlawful
The Dietz family is requesting a judge allow their son, who has multiple disabilities, to return to school with the dog.
Arts & Culture
Six Memphis short films to be shown at Italian film festival
The collaboration continues a long cultural exchange between Memphis and the small Italian town.
Opinion
Opinion: Crime Commission to host public-safety forum
The forum will address juvenile crime, bail, truancy and other factors with speakers including representatives from the Memphis Police Department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, General Sessions Court and the school system.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Chris Herrington on (surprise!) food, basketball, music
The Daily Memphian food, music and basketball reporter and columnist Chris Herrington joins Eric Barnes on Sound Bites to discuss his areas of expertise.