The West is starting to separate into layers of quality. How the Grizzlies fare in the next 10 games will be telling. 

The gift from Niantic Inc. is the largest one-time corporate gift in CodeCrew’s history. 

The deaths of individuals who tested positive for coronavirus during the past two weeks have risen by more than 23%, from 925 to 1,140.

Grizzlies have not announced if they will do the same.

Gainwell is projected as a top-five running back prospect in the April 29-May 1, 2021 draft.

Nineteen KIPP Memphis Academy Middle staff members sent a letter to the board of directors asking them to remove Kendra Ferguson, who has led the charter network of five schools since 2016 and reports to the board. 

Suburban real estate remained strong in the pandemic as prices increased in the seller’s market. Germantown and Collierville saw a large increase in the percentage of homes sold.

Morris announced he was reopening his commitment just hours after Memphis’ loss to Tulsa. 

Says coach Penny Hardaway: “We’re just not ready to win those type of games yet because you’ve got to be tough.”

Jan. 17, 2021: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57. There were 100 people in attendance at Reynolds Center in Tulsa.

Season-high 21 turnovers and missed chances sink Tigers in 58-57 loss. Related articles:  New Year, same Tigers: Memphis’ struggles persist and Box score: Tulsa 58, Memphis 57

Defensive lineman Devon Robinson’s time at Mississippi State made him realize he wanted to return to Memphis.

Morant, frustrated by his ankle injury, was buoyed by his teammates and their play.

Collierville will reopen its town building Tuesday. The buildings closed in December as part of the Safer at Home order.

The total number of cases since early March now totals 77,566.

Over the past quarter century, Robert Gordon’s book has become a favorite of music lovers, and now it’s back in a revised edition that features 80 new photographs, fresh interviews, and an updated introduction.

Hendrell Remus is the first Black chairman of the state party and a veteran political operative in Memphis who recently moved to Nashville. He got the votes for chairman Saturday on a pledge to shake the state Democratic Party from its traditional Nashville orientation to a more grass roots and statewide approach. 

Imperial Industrial Supply Co. seeks a tax incentive in return for buying an industrial building in Memphis for distribution of its products. The project would mean a $21 million investment and 35 jobs.

A development team has purchased three Edge District buildings, plans to renovate them, and already has signed a lease with Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to open a shop in one of them. 

New labs associated with a variety of STEM programs have become part of the Arlington High curriculum, expanding studies for non-traditional, but desired, skills.

Jan. 16, 2021: 206 people were in attendance at FedExForum

Morant looked to be in good form with 17 points and six assists after 18 days out of action with an ankle sprain.