Trail Blazers end Grizzlies’ five-game winning streak
Dillon Brooks scored a career-high 37 points, but it was a cold-shooting night from the other Grizzlies. Related article:
Silverfield reminds players how they’ll be remembered
History could be made in an otherwise mediocre season, depending on the Hawai’i Bowl.
Calkins: COVID didn’t cost Memphis the Tennessee game. A failure of leadership did.
‘The Memphis-Tennessee game was canceled because too many Tigers players were unvaccinated. That’s an indictment of Penny Hardaway’s leadership.’ Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellationRelated articles:
Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellation
Coach Penny Hardaway, who previously said that 90% of the Tigers were vaccinated, “probably just misspoke on that” figure.
Tigers’ game against Alabama State canceled
The University of Memphis had to cancel its second straight basketball game due to COVID-19 protocols in the program
For some, pressure of holidays rings in season of heightened stress
For many people, the expectations of the holiday season are simply too much. And if they become overwhelmed, they might just call the Memphis Crisis Center, where volunteers are waiting and listening.
Efforts to bolster police force face tall obstacles
The MPD has gone from 2,449 officers a decade ago to slightly more than 1,900 today. The problem is national but also unique to Memphis in some ways.
‘We see the Medical District as the new frontier’
Both private and public development have come to the Memphis Medical District.
Shelby County loses one seat in State House GOP redistricting plan
The proposed political map, which was unveiled Friday, Dec., 17, takes one seat away from Shelby County, while adding three to Middle Tennessee.
Calkins: A debacle in Nashville
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
What’s next for Tigers after Tennessee cancellation?
University of Tennessee coach Rick Barnes seemed pretty adamant that the two in-state rivals wouldn’t be rescheduling a game for this season. So where does that leave University of Memphis basketball?
Box score: Trail Blazers 105, Grizzlies 100
Dec. 19, 2021: The Portland Trail Blazers defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum.Related article:
Ja Morant back on Grizzlies sideline, testing out knee
Coach Taylor Jenkins would not set a firm date for a Ja Morant return, but said the point guard is ‘really close.’
Metro
State House bill lets private businesses, citizens reject same-sex marriage
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday, Feb. 19, that lets private businesses refuse to recognize same-sex couples.
Health Care General Assembly votes to expand birth control access in Tennessee
Elections A look at which County races could be won at the noon deadline
Real Estate County property-tax rate could go down
Business EDGE approves port, composting, Bad Timing items
Business
Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Renasant Convention Center general manager Dean Dennis has accepted a job as the general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Business Two new clothing stores coming to Saddle Creek
Transportation & Logistics Airport to double fees on taxis, rideshares for pickup
Transportation & Logistics GXO Logistics to lay off 185 in Memphis
Premium Business Women & Business seminar speakers to share advice, empowerment
Sports
‘Love comes to mind’: Fans cheer Jaren Jackson Jr.’s return in Grizzlies win
Memphis thanked the players traded to Utah, then beat them with a second-half surge. Grizzlies beat Jazz in battle of the benchesRelated content:
High School Sports Hot-shooting MUS downs rival CBHS
Sports Ohio State’s grand slam helps shut door on Memphis Tigers
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies welcome back JJJ with video
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies beat Jazz in battle of the benches
Food
Food Files: Grab that microphone, Memphis, and get ready to sing
Both The Studio Karaoke and The SovereignTea Cafe will have their grand openings in February. Also, a new Pizza Hut is coming to Marketplace at Raleigh.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Cocktails meet canvases in The Edge
Suburbs
Hernando doubles some sewer fees
The increase comes as Hernando officials scramble to address a projected deficit in the city’s utility fund.
Real Estate Fogelman acquires Germantown apartments
Arts & Culture
Robert Duvall on screen, Steve Mulroy on stage and a Bad Bunny party
In this week’s To-Do List, celebrate Lunar New Year at the Brooks, read about wrasslin’ at Novel and celebrate Afro-Latino Week all over town.
Music The Red Clay Strays, Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Matthews Band headline 2026 Riverbeat Music Fest
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
“Historian Kyle Harper is coming to the University of Memphis to ask a chilling question: are we, like the Romans, on the cusp of societal collapse — or even mass extinction?”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Improv, Bad Bunny and other things to do this weekend
There are plant sales, Bad Bunny-inspired events, Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy doing a monologue and a week’s worth of Afro-Latino stories, music and dancing.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Storylines for rest of season
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 20
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