Enforcer Edey: Grizzlies win game (and scuffle) against Jazz
Zach Edey isn’t afraid of a fight. He continued to earn the respect of his teammates by defending Ja Morant on Saturday night. Related content
Grizzlies’ win over Jazz makes sixth straight
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, Zach Edey added 19 points and five blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight by beating the Utah Jazz.Related content:
Box score: Grizzlies 125, Jazz 103
NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, Jan. 25 at FedExForum.
Brooks’ Lunar New Year celebrations draws almost 1K people
Hundreds made crafts, ate and danced to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Brooks Museum on Saturday.
Memphis Animal Services euthanizes nearly 100 dogs
A distemper outbreak at Memphis Animal Services has shut down the facility temporarily. Mayor Paul Young sent a letter to concerned citizens, outlining the situation and asking that people refrain from attacking the staff.
Shelby County Republicans elect new party chairman
Worth Morgan and Naser Fazlullah vied in a hard-fought contest. The county GOP convention in Bartlett drew more than 400 people.
Tigers outdone by Tulsa during final quarter
Tigers women’s basketball was upended in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon at the Reynolds Center.
What the county revenue forecast could mean for your property taxes
Real estate values in the recently completed countywide property reappraisal are up about 27% compared to in 2021.
County mayor, judge say they have plan to take over juvenile-detention center
Mayor Lee Harris and Judge Tarik Sugarmon talk on “Behind The Headlines” about the compromise they have taken to Sheriff Floyd Bonner about administration of the county’s juvenile-detention center.
Memphis Jamaican Kitchen opening in Medical District
Memphis Jamaican Kitchen owners Ryan and Ebony Meeks are adding a second location in the Medical District area with dine-in service. They will also be keeping the food truck open in Downtown Memphis.
IP clears final hurdle in $10B European deal
International Paper’s $9.9 billion deal to acquire DS Smith is expected to close Jan. 31 and give the Memphis-based firm 30,000 new employees worldwide.
Grizzlies offense overwhelms Pelicans for fifth straight win
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players. Jackson, Kennard lead Grizzlies over Pelicans Box score: Grizzlies 139, Pelicans 126 Grizzlies Insider: Memphis ‘lurking’ on Jimmy Butler? Take it only as that.Related content:
The city’s new head of the arts joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar
For Demarcus Suggs, director of creative and cultural economy for the City of Memphis, his goal is simple: Support the arts.
What to watch in Memphis’ game against UAB
The No. 24 Tigers should have a point to prove when the AAC preseason favorite Blazers visit FedExForum.
How music, skating, coffee and fingerboards mold a clothing brand
“Life’s a gift, open it,” says Slowdown Dry Goods founder Eli Berry, who recently released a merch line for Grammy-winning artists Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.
Bailey: McCarter the Maverick and the alternative voice in Lakeland
Connie McCarter has shown her position as an alternative voice in Lakeland politics to the chagrin of a lot of people.
Sudoku: Jan. 25
Ready for today’s sudokus?
Word Flower: Jan. 25
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.
Metro
Mayor Paul Young recognized as Communicator of the Year
Memphis Mayor Paul Young was named Communicator of the Year, joining a roster of past honorees that includes Joe Birch, Otis Sanford, Dr. James Downing, Penny Hardaway, Ted Townsend and Beverly Robertson.
Metro This weekend’s weather: Arctic cold relents after unusual snowfall
City of Memphis Gallery: MPD’s ‘Sea of Blue’ honors veteran officer
Public Safety Trump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases
Metro Trump orders release of MLK, JFK and RFK assassination records
Business
Food Files: ‘Mushroom queen’ moving her kingdom
Shroomlicious pauses operations to kickstart progress on new location, Pretty Taco closed “temporarily” and The Ready Room is closed.
Ford Megasite Ford’s $9M plan funds playgrounds, preschool and more in BlueOval area
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies will continue partnership with FedEx
Premium Food News Louisiana-inspired sports bar opening Southaven location
Premium Health Care Health Sciences Park gets new name and owner
Sports
Jackson, Kennard lead Grizzlies over Pelicans
New Orleans pulled within six points early in the fourth, but Memphis went on a 15-5 run to grab its largest lead of the game at that point.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 139, Pelicans 126
Premium Spirit of Memphis 700 wins, countless memories: Bubba Luckett preps for special night at CBHS
High School Sports Rossville, St. Agnes standouts voted players of the week
Premium Memphis Grizzlies ‘They forgot about me': GG Jackson entering second season with chip on his shoulder
Food
Raising the steaks: Memphis in May barbecue contest adds beef competition
The one-day addition to the MIM barbecue contest at Liberty Park is tied in with the Fort Worth, Texas based Steak Cookout Association.
$10 Deals $10 Deal: Guatemalan ‘surf and turf’ at Alicia Restaurante
Suburbs
Louisiana-inspired sports bar opening Southaven location
Applications open Tuesday, Jan. 28. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply in person at the Southaven Chamber of Commerce during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Premium Public Safety Mulroy addresses ouster attempt, bail concerns at Collierville Rotary meeting
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Year of the Snake kicks off; Simien and Safiya play Crosstown
This week, the Memphis Farmers Market pops up, a Guinean-inspired circus stops at GPAC and a Pink Palace exhibit shows why Earth matters.
Music Inaugural hip-hop awards weekend planned for Memphis
Opinion
Conaway: The governor’s wallet opens Jan. 27
“Every vote for vouchers takes tax money, your money, from already underfunded public schools and gives it to private schools.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Can Memphis basketball make the most of ‘separation week'?
Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss the importance of Memphis’ upcoming home games against Wichita State and UAB.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Jan. 24
Here’s a quick crossword that will have you keeping time.