Martin: Tigers avoid disaster. They’ll have to do it 17 more times.
Jahvon Quinerly’s 3-pointer in the final seconds helped the Tigers avoid a stumble in its AAC opener.
Memphis Tigers escape with road win over Tulsa in AAC opener
The Tigers needed a 3-pointer from Jahvon Quinerly with four seconds left to avoid overtime against yet another mediocre foe. Box score: Memphis 78, Tulsa 75 Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ recent lull, AAC prediction and NCAA Tournament seedingRelated stories:
‘We’re all praying': Hardaway, Tigers address Mills’ gruesome knee injury
“(Mills) was out there on the table just crying his eyes out,” Hardaway said. “It’s hard for his teammates to look at that because he’s a fifth-year senior that came here to do things differently and finish his career out on a high note. And then he ended up getting what could be a season-ending injury.” Memphis’ Caleb Mills exits Tulsa game with scary knee injuryRelated story:
Lee Harris on Wanda Halbert: ‘She won’t sign anything’
“I think it’s time for us to figure out a solution, and it’s hard to believe that the solution is Wanda Halbert as county clerk,” said the Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on WKNO’s “Behind the Headlines.”
‘No tolerance for the chaos:’ Young pledges unified front to fight crime
“We hear our citizens loud and clear,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young. “They want to see action. They want to see us strategizing and figuring out how we’re going to reduce the chaos, the hurt and the pain that we see in our community.”
Methodist settles West Cancer lawsuit for just over $7M
The settlement is significantly less than the $800 million the government had originally sought from the Memphis-based health care system.Related story:
Three Memphis judges make final cut for state supreme court vacancy
The Tennessee Supreme Court is looking for a new justice after Justice Roger Page announced his retirement.
Herrington: Grizzlies playoff chances, Marcus Smart’s start and more
At a 5-4 pace the rest of the way, the Grizzlies would finish 38-44. Based on current winning percentages for other teams, that would not be enough to get the final play-in spot. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players recognize important road trip aheadRelated story:
Ja Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticism
Ja Morant spoke on the criticism he faced following the “Rock Ya Hips” dance he did during a win over New Orleans on Dec. 26. Grizzlies comeback falls short against RaptorsRelated content:
Box score: Raptors 116, Grizzlies 111
Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ recent lull, AAC prediction and NCAA Tournament seeding
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin break down Memphis’ recent struggles and preview the Tigers’ AAC schedule.
Billy Richmond’s return highlights Memphis Hoopfest
Bartlett High and Houston High will host games Friday and Saturday.
Wizard’s will close Midtown shop, Ebbo to move in
Ebbo has been in business in Memphis since 1993, selling herbs, crystals, candles, incense and other supplies.
Standouts from CBHS, East win player of the week vote
Keeper Jackson and Tristan Spearman honored after big performances in holiday tournaments.Related story:
How the USFL-XFL merger landed John DeFilippo with Showboats
Former Breakers coach John DeFilippo accepted the Memphis Showboats head coaching job after New Orleans wasn’t awarded a spot in the new UFL, whose first dispersal draft is Friday.
Memphis 901 FC adds attacker Noe Meza
The Washington native scored 23 goals in the past two seasons while playing in USL League One.
The To-Do List: Elvis’ birthday, wrastling and a party for the ‘grrls’
This week, artist Vera Reed celebrates her 90th birthday, the Metal Museum offers a “taste” of the metal arts and there’s a one-mile race to kickstart your resolutions.
Table Talk: Chukis Tacos opens with some of the best chips in town
Unusual at Memphis-area Mexican restaurants, the chips and salsa are to order rather than appearing at the table gratis. But they’re worth it, and the basic salsa can be supplemented at a self-serve salsa bar with a dozen varieties.
Wiseacre is debuting new hop water
Memphis’ largest craft brewery is joining the near-beer trend.
Wordrow Top Story: Showboats part of new league
Wordrow is similar to Wordle — but with a twist.
Sudoku: Jan. 4
Ready for some fun? Today’s sudoku is a hard one!
Grizzlies podcast: Ja vs. Wemby, play-in hopes on the ropes
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down a busy week for the team.
Metro
County Commission to pick new judge to finish Bill Anderson’s term
Commissioners could also have more to say about the forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools they approved last month. Plus, the body will vote on several millions of dollars for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Metro Political Roundup: NYC mayor dropped charges recall Ford Sr. case
Premium Public Safety Memphis-area legislators file bills to restructure juvenile courts, more
Premium Health Care Displaced federal workers grieve lost lives, struggle with uncertainty
Business
Movers & Shakers
NST Law and Memphis River Parks Partnership announce promotions and an addition.
Premium Health Care Displaced federal workers grieve lost lives, struggle with uncertainty
Health Care ‘Black Men in White Coats’ event inspires medicine and science careers
Financial Services Orion, Financial Federal deal is dead
Sports
Former Memphis basketball star explains why his number isn’t retired
While being inducted into the University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame, Chris Douglas-Roberts told fans why No. 14 isn’t hanging in the rafters of FedExForum.
Update High School Sports Collierville girls best rival Houston in basketball semifinal
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ game against Florida Atlantic
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny Hardaway perplexed by Tigers’ NET ranking, NCAA Tournament forecast
Food
Sound Bites: Wally Joe, Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.
Suburbs
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”
Games
Crossword: Penny for your thoughts
Memphis Coin Club’s Coin Show, being held this weekend at Landers Center in Southaven, inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.