Rookie GG Jackson scores 20, Grizzlies fall to Knicks
The severely short-handed Grizzlies lost to the Knicks on Saturday night, but got an impressive effort from rookie GG JacksonRelated story:
Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson is a breath of fresh air in a gloomy season
The youngest player in the NBA, the Grizzlies’ rookie turned 19 a month ago and has brightened a basketball season filled with injuries and bad news.
Volunteers help restore Raleigh section of Wolf River Greenway
“We’re turning a toxic dumpsite off of Highland Road into a beautiful, forested area for the community to enjoy.”
Airport braces for icy weather
Airport Authority officials are monitoring the weather and will activate the consolidated deicing facility or deploy snow and ice removal equipment if expected winter precipitation arrives.
What to expect in Memphis’ road game against Wichita State
The Tigers will look to extend their winning streak to 10 when they travel to the Roundhouse for a matchup with the Shockers Sunday.
Supreme Court will hear Starbucks’ appeal in Memphis 7 case
Seven baristas say they were fired for their effort to unionize. But Starbucks says they were terminated for opening the store without approval, a safety violation, and letting unauthorized people in the closed store.
Memphis gears up for coming winter storm
“This is not a time to panic,” said Memphis Light, Gas and Water president and CEO Doug McGowen. “It’s a time to prepare.”Related story:
Orpheum to host Justin Timberlake concert
Justin Timberlake will perform at a free, one-night-only concert in Memphis next week, the Orpheum announced.
Family business expanding to include South American bakery
“I like the bakery more than the kitchen, so I wanted to bring something new to Memphis — its first South American bakery,” said one of the owners of Cevicheria and Grill Chilemon.
U of M’s Mya Jones drafted by San Diego Wave
Jones becomes the first Memphis Tiger drafted in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Police Chief Davis’ showdown with the City Council: What it means
A reporter’s roundtable on the WKNO-TV program “Behind The Headlines” included a discussion of the rough reception MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis got at the year’s first city council session.
What’s on stage in Memphis for January
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “A Raisin in the Sun” are two of the theater productions that will come alive this month.
Former Memphis Tigers signee Mikey Williams commits to UCF
Williams, once a four-star signee in Memphis’ Class of 2023, announced his commitment to the Knights Friday afternoon on Instagram.
Collierville approves superintendent contract for Russell Dyer
Collierville Board of Education met Friday to approve a contract for its next leader, Superintendent Russell Dyer.
Balanced effort leads Briarcrest past CBHS
Connor Mancell leads the way with 18 points as Saints extend their streak.
Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir will be published in October
A memoir that Lisa Marie Presley had been working on at the time of her death will be published this fall.
St. Louis Cardinals caravan stops in Memphis
Masyn Winn, called up from the Redbirds to St. Louis last season, returns to Memphis representing the visiting Cardinals. The players will be at AutoZone Park Friday evening, Jan. 12.
Collierville Industrial Development Board votes against Helena PILOT
Helena Agri-Enterprises will not receive a PILOT from the Collierville. Board members thought the capital investment was too low.
Tennessee private school voucher law hits new obstacle in court
A legal challenge to Tennessee’s private school voucher law is back on track after a state appeals court ruled that a lower court erred in dismissing the case.
Memphis airport offering ‘behind-the-scenes’ tours
The airport will offer comprehensive tours on the last Thursday of the month, March through October.
Bailey: Turning the Bartlett library and rec center over to private management
Bartlett officials turned their rec center and library branch over to private companies with the hopes of better control and cost savings.
Sudoku: Jan. 13
Today’s sudoku is a killer. But if you need help, there’s an “assist” dropdown near the top right of the puzzle.
Sound Bites: Memphis restaurants we miss
This week on our Sound Bites podcast, Chris Herrington and Holly Whitfield hold a remembrance of restaurants past.
Emergency Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant out for season, what now?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the news that Ja Morant is done for the season. What comes next for the Memphis Grizzlies?
Tigers podcast: Jahvon Quinerly joy, Caleb Mills pain, Mikey Williams loss
Greg Gaston, Parth Upadhyaya and Tim Buckley have plenty to talk through after a wild week for the No. 13 Memphis Tigers basketball team.
Metro
Lee Harris make a list. Marie Feagins makes Democrats nervous. A candidate makes reference to Wanda Halbert’s inspirational leadership.
Also in the political roundup, Jerri Green gets a new job and stays on the campaign trail. And meet the first Republican contender for County Mayor.
Spirit of Memphis ‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Premium Metro Native Memphian is new No. 2 at U.S. Marshals Service — and said there’s no end in sight for Task Force
Premium Metro Whitehaven preachers lament Memphis’ long debate about crime and violence
Premium Metro Baby orangutan Ru, and others like her, may just be the key to the survival of the species
Business
NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream
Red-light therapy, a type of LED-light therapy, is a treatment that uses wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cells into creating more energy.
Premium Real Estate Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial sells Germantown-based clinic
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Gussied Up-date, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to move
Sports
Herrington: Laying out Ja Morant trade scenarios
Two teams in particular seem like a reasonable partner in a Ja Morant deal, but do either have real interest? And who else on the Grizzlies roster could be in play at the NBA trade deadline?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces Florida Atlantic on the road
Memphis Tigers Football Georgia Tech hiring away Memphis defensive coordinator
High School Sports 2 Memphis runners named to TSWA All-State Cross Country Team
High School Sports TSWA names All-State Golf Team
Food
Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
After more than 40 years of serving Memphis, Westy’s owner Jake Schorr has decided to put the restaurant’s building up for sale.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Paradise Cafe’s broccoli and caraway-cheese soup
Suburbs
‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Jack Knight is one busy 11-year-old. He’s an athlete, actor and aspiring entrepreneur.
Premium North Mississippi Back in the saddle: DeSoto County’s longest-serving supervisor takes reins as president. Again.
Arts & Culture
Aspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts
The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Opinion
Opinion: Building enduring peace in Memphis
“A fair justice system holds people accountable when they cause harm, and it provides swift justice for victims. True justice makes no distinction between rich and poor — white or Black, native-born or immigrant.”
South Memphis Opinion: XAI must power a just transition for Memphis
Podcasts
Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say
State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and County Commission Chair Shante Avant discussed the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration role on “Behind The Headlines” as well as legislation that would allow a state takeover of Memphis schools.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: U of M researchers discover ‘extinct’ weevil
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 11
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.