Memphis’ 35-point lead dwindled to four, but some clutch baskets by Bane, Jones and Morant secured the win.

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Box score: Grizzlies 125, Hornets 118

Feb. 12, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

We Memphians take pride in our town, our teams, our heritage and our giving spirit. This week’s pictures capture some up-and-coming projects, a nod to history, and an effort to the homeless.

New faces join an established returning core as city’s USL Championship team begins preparations for its fourth season.

The career training programs were recognized for the way they prepare students for the workforce.

Rep. Kevin Vaughan will seek another term for the District 95 seat he’s held the last five years.

In his weekly email, Strickland said he isn’t recommending action at this point, but all options should be explored to cure how the city has been crippled by 14 major storms over the past 19 years, not counting the 1994 ice storm.

The Works, Inc. plans to develop a community hub that would house organizations that provide technical skills training and workforce development, comprehensive healthcare services, literary advocacy, as well as performing and visual arts programming. 

The group “$450 Million For Memphis” says the bids from rival power suppliers should be redone to include proposals that are outside the basic requirements set up by MLGW management.

Judy Martin’s departure from the Shelby County Health Department was called a “retirement” at the time. Her lawsuit says she was forced to retire or be fired over problems in the vaccine distribution handled by the county.

Shelby County Criminal Court Judge John Campbell has been confirmed to the state Court of Appeals. He was up for re-election to criminal court his year, but his seat will remain vacant until after the county general election. 

Shante Avant, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member representing district 6, announced her resignation Friday.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water officials say there have been no reported robberies of tree-trimming or utility crews during the current ice storm damage repair, although such problems have been an issue in the past. 

JSU said “ongoing communication” regarding termination of its participation in the Southern Heritage Classic was leaked. Classic founder Fred Jones told The Daily Memphian that there was no “ongoing conversation” regarding the contract.

The county approved $1 million in ARPA grant funding for four community development groups in South Memphis, showing signs of growth in the area.

The Tigers are taking Saturday’s game against one of the best teams in the country personally.

After a harrowing flight to Minnesota, a young adman learns three important lessons, one of which is you’re never very far from Memphis.

Desmond Bane breaks out of his recent shooting slump and the bench picked up the slack in a 25-point win over Pistons.

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Box score: Grizzlies 132, Pistons 107

Some elected leaders are already promising a long-term review of why outages continue to cripple the city for days at a time. 

Fans tab Amarr Knox and Kayli Clarkson as this week’s best.

Andre Mathis’ nomination as a federal appeals court judge advances to the full Senate as Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee again opposed Mathis as “unqualified” and talked Thursday in Washington of “street talk in Memphis.”