Morant, Bane team up to take down Suns in buzzer-beater
The two guards combined for 65 points, rescuing the Grizzlies, who frittered away an 18-point lead.Related story:
Memphians report looooong lines at local COVID testing site
CVS and Walgreens pharmacies are also sold out of rapid testing kits online.
Hardaway says of Tigers after cancellations: ‘That woke them up’
No word on whether more of the Memphis players have been vaccinated, but Penny Hardaway says he believes there will be enough to play against Tulane.
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all
Last week, the agency loosened rules that previously called on health care workers to stay out of work for 10 days if they test positive.
Coaching matchup adds spice to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach will face one of his former players, Texas Tech coach Sonny Cumbie, as the Bulldogs play the Red Raiders Tuesday.
Four goals for Memphis basketball during AAC play
Conference play will prove vital for the Tigers thanks to an uneven showing against their nonconference opponents. Beating a short-handed Houston team is priority No. 1.
How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 16
Former Tiger Bobby McCain tied his season-high with 10 tackles and kicker Riley Patterson is still 100% on field goals and extra points.
Marketing firm cultivates reputation in agriculture
Archer Acres, a farm at Agricenter International run by marketing firm Archer Malmo, wins second place in Tennessee in the National Corn Growers Association competition.
Germantown district considers tuition for transfers
Germantown Municipal School District mulls tuition for Shelby County children who don’t live in the suburb. The district already charges Tennesseans who live outside Shelby County $4,736 per year, and those outside of Tennessee pay $9,733.
Grizzlies Insider: Welcome to the club, Memphis
More than 100 players are currently out while in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, including five of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Bluff City Biz: Landers Auto president talks rising Ford plant costs
“I’ve always thought the megasite would be a moving target,” said Kent Ritchey. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it pushes $500 million.”
Jeepers, creepers! Jeep club gets health care workers to job
Band of Jeeps are on the road nearly 24-7, donating time, gas to keep Mid-South health care workers moving in the cold.
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:
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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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