More restaurants closing for COVID: This time it’s Pantà and The Second Line; both should reopen next week.

Can a win at Golden State or Phoenix bring Morant out of his somber spell? Just how long will it take to reintegrate their star?

South Africa has been at the forefront of the Omicron wave and the world is watching for any signs of how it may play out there to try to understand what may be in store.

Hawai’i is expected to start freshman quarterback Brayden Schager who Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan has already played against in high school. 

José Andrés was in my kitchen, via Zoom, and I forgot to tell you about it (but now I am). McEwen’s is open, a Guinness record is coming to Memphis, and so is a Hy-Vee grocery.

Construction is underway for a Whataburger in Southaven at the corner of Goodman Road and Airways. 

Those pulling petitions have until noon Feb. 17 to file their petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission and if certified go on the May 3, 2022, county primary ballot.

Memphis architectural firms received more than a third of the statewide design awards announced by the Tennessee chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The Grizzlies may be closing in on an agreement with the city and county that would dramatically reduce the chance the team relocates under the “early termination” clause of the arena lease. 

The Memphis City Council approved the property transfer for a token $1 payment Tuesday, Dec. 21, on a unanimous vote.

The delay by the city council came after Calvin Williams said he’s paid for his mistakes but insisted he never “mismanaged anything in government.”

The delay came after some council members opposed to the ballot question pushed for a separate vote on first reading Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Video shows basketball coach Bwerani Johnson assaulting a player — his son — during a game.

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When the Grizzlies forward is happy with the attention-grabbing choices, “he can be bubbly. It’s almost electric.” 

President Biden signs bill removing a Klansman’s name from Memphis’ federal building and renaming it solely for the late Judge Odell Horton. 

One bracketologist views Memphis as a bubble team after an up-and-down nonconference performance.

An official statement from the University of Memphis also gives clarification on team members’ vaccination status.

Some Memphis restaurants are temporarily shutting down because of staff members who’ve tested positive for coronavirus, and at least one is going to takeout only for now.

From blockbuster remakes (“West Side Story,” “Dune”) to family dramas, big (“The Power of the Dog”) and small (“CODA”), Chris Herrington shares his picks for 2021’s best films. 

It’s the first game back, so it’s best not to jump to conclusions as everything gets back in order.

War Eagles’ star player was struck repeatedly during tournament game in Brighton.

In his first game back from his knee injury, Morant said “the remarks from the fans actually hurt.”

Dec. 20, 2021: The Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum. 

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Ja Morant scored 16 points in his return, but the Memphis offense didn’t do enough to take care of business against one of the Western Conference’s worst teams.

University of Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch played in Hawaii 27 years ago, and he knows the temptations. “Bowl games are a lot more fun when you win them.”