Herrington: ‘South Carolina Connection’ lights up scoreboard
Ja Morant and GG Jackson, two Grizzlies from South Carolina, helped the Grizzlies run past the Spurs Monday night at FedExForum.
It takes two: Grizzlies success depends on Jackson Jr., Morant in tandem
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant both scored 25-plus in the same game for just the third time this season as the Grizzlies beat the Spurs. Jacksons Jaren and GG lead Grizzlies over Spurs Box score: Grizzlies 128, Spurs 109 Grizzlies game delayed for medical emergency Grizzlies Insider: Memphis releases injury report with several upgradesRelated content:
Jacksons Jaren and GG lead Grizzlies over Spurs
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 31 points, GG Jackson added a season-high 27 and Ja Morant finished with 25 points and 11 assists as Memphis won its ninth in the last 10.
Box score: Grizzlies 128, Spurs 109
This is the box score of the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at FedExForum.
Feagins lawsuit says MSCS board violated law to fire her
Former Superintendent Marie Feagins claims in a new lawsuit that Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members violated the Tennessee Open Meetings Act in their pursuit to fire her. The violation, she claims, should void the vote to oust her.
Memphis could sell xAI land for greywater plant
XAI applied for a permit to construct the water reuse facility last year.
XAI has been slow to pay MLGW
According to copies of its bills, MLGW has sent xAI at least three notices that its electric and water service could be cut off.
City Council to take final vote on gun control, discuss $10 million budget moves
Most of the budget amendment would come from city reserves and includes $5 million for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
Grizzlies game delayed for medical emergency
The Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs gathered in prayer on Monday night as Emergency Medical Services attended to a fan seated courtside.
Man with rifle near elementary school shot by Memphis police
Memphis Police Department Assistant Chief Don Crowe said officers “pleaded” with the suspect to drop the weapon as he approached nearby Vollentine Elementary.
Second jail inmate died over the weekend, SCSO says
The latest deaths mark at least the 55th and 56th death at the jail since 2019.
Triple Vision: Jaren Jackson Jr. is telling his story, his own way
Over the next few days this series will detail the behind-the-scenes efforts by Jaren Jackson Jr. to direct and produce a YouTube series on the lifestyle of the Grizzlies All-Star.
Former Landers Center director says he was fired for booking Black artists, files lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed Friday, Jan. 31, former director Todd Mastry accuses certain DeSoto County Supervisors and the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau of violating the Civil Rights Act.
Some Shelby County mayor contenders make first steps
As the end of Lee Harris’ tenure as Shelby County mayor nears, potential successors start laying the groundwork for their campaigns.
Memphis climbs in AP Top 25 after road wins over Tulane, Rice
The Tigers move up in the AP Top 25 after a pair of road wins. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballotRelated content:
Martin: Tigers survive another wacky AAC game. Will we?
“We’re officially halfway through AAC play; this game encapsulates the Memphis basketball viewing experience since conference play began. Rather than opportunities to build upon a resume, these conference games exist only to sabotage the Tigers’ profile.”
How PJ Carter transformed into ‘an unbelievable weapon’ for the Tigers
While some may have been surprised by PJ Carter’s heroics in Memphis’ narrow win over Rice on Sunday, almost no one inside the Tigers’ program was shocked.Related content:
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis releases injury report with several upgrades
The Grizzlies upgraded Ja Morant, Vince Williams Jr. and Marcus Smart ahead of the game against the Spurs on Monday night. Desmond Bane will not play with ankle soreness.
TSWA high school state basketball rankings
Whitehaven boys remain No. 1 in Class 4A rankings.
Vote for the boys high school basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from City University, Memphis Business Academy, MUS, Oakhaven and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Bartlett, Collierville, East, Fayette-Ware and Hernando are up for consideration this week.
‘Little bits of beauty’ bestowed at 17 Berkshire
Memphis’ own 17 Berkshire is one of 20 bakeries nationwide to be recognized this year by the James Beard Awards.
Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. absorb blows, knock out Bucks
Jaren Jackson Jr. took a shot to the face in the first quarter but returned to the game as the Memphis Grizzlies’ big man carried his team to a win.Related content:
Meet The Daily Memphian’s spring 2025 interns
Meet Brandon LaGrone II and Redding Jackson. Both interns will work on general news assignments.
Sudoku: Feb. 3
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Jigsaw: Troll time
This week’s jigsaw features a photo by The Daily Memphian’s photographer, Patrick Lantrip, from the “Thomas Dambo Trolls: Save the Humans” at Memphis Botanic Garden.
Metro
Officials go two-by-two into Forum as Grizz ready renovations
Throughout the past week, pairs of elected officials have toured FedExForum two by two, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
Education MSCS advises staff about immigration directive
Public Safety Despite this week’s shootings, homicides are still trending down
Premium Education Lowery proposes commission have ‘direct role’ in MSCS spending
Public Safety Another death at 201 Poplar brings number to at least 55 since 2019
Business
Regional One Health build could bring new life to Downtown ‘gateway’
Regional One Health’s new billion-dollar hospital, which will be built on The Commercial Appeal’s former campus, could forge a new gateway to Downtown and help generate more business and residential activity.
Premium Food News Food Files: Comeback Coffee gets groovy food menu
Business Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle has new chairman
Transportation & Logistics Box score: Railroads, Chamber push for stiffer cargo theft penalties
Premium Health Care Caring for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
Sports
Memphis escapes with close road victory against Rice
PJ Carter finished with 19 points and two assists and made multiple timely plays down the stretch to allow the Tigers to win their fifth straight game
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score: Grizzlies 132, Bucks 119
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Insider: Luke Kennard trying to not think about upcoming trade deadline
Premium Memphis Tigers Football U of M athletic department breaks even for third straight year
High School Sports New girls basketball coach making a mark at Collierville
Food
A brotherhood grows — and flourishes — at Acre
Being named a James Beard awards semifinalist is the culmination of three decades of working together for the duo at Acre.
Premium Food News Barbecue reigns in Memphis, but plant-based dining is having a moment
Suburbs
Bailey: Shhh. Don’t tell anyone. We need to vote on a new official
Suburban officials seem to prefer casting secret ballots rather than letting their constituents know who they picked to fill vacancies on government boards.
Premium Germantown Retiring Germantown Presbyterian’s choir director has ear for church music
Arts & Culture
Parade, other events to mark 100th anniversary of Tom Lee’s river rescue
Memphis River Parks Partnership officials announce plans to honor Lee, who on May 8, 1925, pulled 32 survivors of a capsized steamship to shore, making five trips and working by lantern light.
Premium Germantown Retiring Germantown Presbyterian’s choir director has ear for church music
Opinion
Morris: Fear of deportation has gripped the Mid-South immigrant community
“These days I spend a lot of time thinking about President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport between 11 million and 20 million people.”
Guest Columnists Guest Column: Why we need a land expo in Memphis
Podcasts
What’s next for MSCS?
A series of changes in the leadership of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be giving way to a more gradual but no less profound series of changes within the district.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more GPAC’s Paul Chandler on COVID, The Grove, Live Nation
Games
Crossword: Veg out
We harvested this week’s crossword puzzle from a bounty of recent articles about plant-based foods.