Grizzlies set franchise record with ninth straight win
The Grizzlies made the Lakers their latest victim, and Ja Morant created one of the top highlights of his young career.
Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati
Behind Harris and a resurgent Emoni Bates, the Tigers won their third straight AAC game. Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win
Penny Hardaway said point guard Tyler Harris “will put daggers in people.” On Sunday, Harris put three daggers in the Cincinnati Bearcats to give Memphis a heart-stopping win. Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
Box score: Memphis 87, Cincinnati 80
Jan. 9, 2022: The University of Memphis Tigers defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats at FedExForum. Tyler Harris’ clutch play lifts Memphis to win over Cincinnati Calkins: Tyler Harris, the littlest Tiger, delivers the biggest win This version of the Tigers is much different than December’sRelated stories:
This version of the Tigers is much different from December’s
The University of Memphis basketball team is undefeated so far in January. As Josh Minott put it: “The word of the day is unity.”
Herrington: How should the Grizzlies approach the trade market?
The Grizzlies are in the first season of a competitive window, one they hope will be open for a while and open even wider in the near future. The focus is no longer on “the future.” But it’s not just on the present season either. It’s on an extended moment.
Box score: Grizzlies 127, Lakers 119
Jan. 9, 2022: The Grizzlies defeat the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Dillon Brooks reportedly to miss 3-5 weeks with ankle injury
Brooks, who was injured Saturday against the Clippers, is a critical piece to the Grizzlies’ defense.
Federal ARPA funds for past-due mortgage payments coming from state
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency begins taking applications online Monday, Jan. 10, for $168 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding for those behind on their mortgage payments specifically because of the pandemic.
Former Marine Corps training center will provide housing to veterans in need
“Getting this property was a godsend because it came at just the time when we needed it,” said Alpha Omega Veterans Services Executive Director Cordell Walker. The nonprofit acquired the former Marine Corps Reserve Center at 3114 Jackson Ave. through a federal grant process.
Local doctors urge expecting mothers to get vaccinated
Vaccination rates remain low for pregnant women, especially within Hispanic and African American populations. So medical professionals have launched a campaign to change that.
Alderman’s wife wants to resurrect crime watch in Horn Lake
The DeSoto County town was identified in 2021 as the third-safest city in Mississippi by Safewise.com, and citizens want to keep it safe.
Memphis asked for help with speeders; state reminds MPD of overlooked — and unused — money
With local motorists driving ‘as if they are in video games,’ city and state law enforcement are at odds over who bears more responsibility for enforcing highway speeding laws.
City Council Scorecard: The five most critical decisions of 2021
The top five votes by the Memphis City Council include what happened after a crude oil pipeline plan was withdrawn and the council’s do-over on the work toward a possible MLGW split from TVA.
Metro
Main Street will soon get new banners
Four designs will be displayed on the Main Street Mall and will highlight and celebrate the city’s identity.
Shelby County Lakeland’s Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission
City of Memphis Cohen questions FBI leader about National Guard in Memphis
Spirit of Memphis Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88
Business
XAI subsidiary subleases 550+ acres for solar panel project
The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more.
Business Main Street will soon get new banners
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Two Tigers lean on old bond to lead Memphis offense
When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know.
High School Sports Jeremiah Jordan brings grit and grind to Memphis football
Premium High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
High School Sports In a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest
Food
Table Talk: Remembering Jennifer Biggs with the mahjong ladies
MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago,making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
The Daily Memphian pops up at Cooper-Young Fest
The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.