The Memphis Grizzlies guard has risen to No. 2 in the NBA All-Star Game fan voting among Western Conference guards, according to the league’s news release on Thursday.

The grant program would have funded faculty members who are redesigning their curriculum to align with the university’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

A nine-page letter from Capitol Hill questions a central tenet of TVA’s pitch for Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division to remain the federal agency’s largest customer for electric power.

Nobody wants coal ash in their backyard – but it’s even worse when the folks dumping the waste don’t evaluate all the risks and keep the community in the dark. That’s what happening now in South Memphis.

Josh Spickler, of the criminal justice reform group Just City, said on WKNO’s Behind The Headlines that there is another side to allegations the county’s criminal justice system is a ‘revolving door.’

Chandler Jackson leads with 22 points but gets plenty of help.

Here are some key numbers and facts to remember from the historic run.

The 11-game run ends with a blowout loss to the Mavericks on Friday night at FedExForum. 

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A $38 million federal grant will help with construction of the West Tennessee Veterans Home in Arlington. The 126-bed facility has been planned for years.

If Memphis wants to deliver ECU its first home loss, the Tigers must shore up their 3-point defense.

Jaren Jackson Jr. will be presented the award ahead of Friday’s game against the Mavericks.

University of Memphis running back Kylan Watkins, a former Whitehaven High standout, has one year of eligibility left. 

Starting on Jan. 19, the website COVIDTests.gov will provide four free tests per home at no cost, including no shipping fee, the White House announced Friday.

Memphis Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II are back for another episode of the Tigers podcast.

The National Weather Service said most data points showed that snow would accumulate along and north of the Tennessee - Mississippi state line.

The old Coleman Taylor Transmission shop on Union is leaving the Edge District. Its departure frees more room for new apartments that would be called The Rise on The Ravine.

John Konchar and his relentless effort were the difference at the end against the Timberwolves.

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The first kid in line for the Grizzlies jersey exchange on Thursday was ready to turn in Steph Curry for Ja Morant. 

Curtis Givens III lifted MUS in the clutch, and Taylor Dupree had strong game against Missouri school.

Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor said that there have been a few reports in Shelby County of fake testing sites.

Jordan Frison and Isaiah Regular put up big numbers in Tuesday’s victory over Central.

Nearly 200 boys and girls players are ranked this week. Games are through Jan. 8.

Music producer, DJ and instructor Jeff Cohran joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Jay Ducker was named Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year after rushing for 1,184 yards and three touchdowns.