Martin: Tigers avoid disaster. They’ll have to do it 17 more times.
Jahvon Quinerly’s 3-pointer in the final seconds helped the Tigers avoid a stumble in its AAC opener.
Memphis Tigers escape with road win over Tulsa in AAC opener
The Tigers needed a 3-pointer from Jahvon Quinerly with four seconds left to avoid overtime against yet another mediocre foe. Box score: Memphis 78, Tulsa 75 Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ recent lull, AAC prediction and NCAA Tournament seedingRelated stories:
‘We’re all praying': Hardaway, Tigers address Mills’ gruesome knee injury
“(Mills) was out there on the table just crying his eyes out,” Hardaway said. “It’s hard for his teammates to look at that because he’s a fifth-year senior that came here to do things differently and finish his career out on a high note. And then he ended up getting what could be a season-ending injury.” Memphis’ Caleb Mills exits Tulsa game with scary knee injuryRelated story:
Lee Harris on Wanda Halbert: ‘She won’t sign anything’
“I think it’s time for us to figure out a solution, and it’s hard to believe that the solution is Wanda Halbert as county clerk,” said the Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on WKNO’s “Behind the Headlines.”
‘No tolerance for the chaos:’ Young pledges unified front to fight crime
“We hear our citizens loud and clear,” said Memphis Mayor Paul Young. “They want to see action. They want to see us strategizing and figuring out how we’re going to reduce the chaos, the hurt and the pain that we see in our community.”
Methodist settles West Cancer lawsuit for just over $7M
The settlement is significantly less than the $800 million the government had originally sought from the Memphis-based health care system.Related story:
Three Memphis judges make final cut for state supreme court vacancy
The Tennessee Supreme Court is looking for a new justice after Justice Roger Page announced his retirement.
Herrington: Grizzlies playoff chances, Marcus Smart’s start and more
At a 5-4 pace the rest of the way, the Grizzlies would finish 38-44. Based on current winning percentages for other teams, that would not be enough to get the final play-in spot. Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players recognize important road trip aheadRelated story:
Ja Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticism
Ja Morant spoke on the criticism he faced following the “Rock Ya Hips” dance he did during a win over New Orleans on Dec. 26. Grizzlies comeback falls short against RaptorsRelated content:
Box score: Raptors 116, Grizzlies 111
Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Memphis’ recent lull, AAC prediction and NCAA Tournament seeding
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin break down Memphis’ recent struggles and preview the Tigers’ AAC schedule.
Billy Richmond’s return highlights Memphis Hoopfest
Bartlett High and Houston High will host games Friday and Saturday.
Wizard’s will close Midtown shop, Ebbo to move in
Ebbo has been in business in Memphis since 1993, selling herbs, crystals, candles, incense and other supplies.
Standouts from CBHS, East win player of the week vote
Keeper Jackson and Tristan Spearman honored after big performances in holiday tournaments.Related story:
How the USFL-XFL merger landed John DeFilippo with Showboats
Former Breakers coach John DeFilippo accepted the Memphis Showboats head coaching job after New Orleans wasn’t awarded a spot in the new UFL, whose first dispersal draft is Friday.
Memphis 901 FC adds attacker Noe Meza
The Washington native scored 23 goals in the past two seasons while playing in USL League One.
The To-Do List: Elvis’ birthday, wrastling and a party for the ‘grrls’
This week, artist Vera Reed celebrates her 90th birthday, the Metal Museum offers a “taste” of the metal arts and there’s a one-mile race to kickstart your resolutions.
Table Talk: Chukis Tacos opens with some of the best chips in town
Unusual at Memphis-area Mexican restaurants, the chips and salsa are to order rather than appearing at the table gratis. But they’re worth it, and the basic salsa can be supplemented at a self-serve salsa bar with a dozen varieties.
Wiseacre is debuting new hop water
Memphis’ largest craft brewery is joining the near-beer trend.
Wordrow Top Story: Showboats part of new league
Wordrow is similar to Wordle — but with a twist.
Sudoku: Jan. 4
Ready for some fun? Today’s sudoku is a hard one!
Grizzlies podcast: Ja vs. Wemby, play-in hopes on the ropes
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, beat writer Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down a busy week for the team.
Metro
The Early Word: MSCS has a new leader, and Rhodes goes to prison
Ford loses billions over BlueOval, Republicans may have their mayoral candidate and we’ve got your Galentine’s Day plan.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Giant Rats and other mysteries
Education Lawmakers’ criticism of MSCS finances ‘premature,’ Richmond says
Update City of Memphis Mayor’s ‘State of the City’ speech met with hecklers
Shelby County Harris says county owed millions for housing state prisoners
Business
Inked: Pinnacle plans new retail branch in Raleigh
A former New York Suit Exchange in Bartlett is also up for auction.
Premium Business What it means to lose Tennessee’s first Ikea
Business Makeda’s expands to Atlanta
Transportation & Logistics FedEx, private equity partners announce $9B deal with Polish logistics company
Transportation & Logistics New warehouse opening to support Amazon
Sports
Martin: How is Penny Hardaway doing at Memphis? We asked AI.
With so much emotional discussion around the Memphis basketball program and its future, John Martin took to ChatGPT and asked it for its brutally honest and objective view of the Tigers and coach Penny Hardaway.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Grizzlies’ half-season ‘tank’ is familiar territory for longtime fans
Memphis Grizzlies Feisty effort falls short in Grizzlies loss to Nuggets
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis faces North Texas
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Nuggets 122, Grizzlies 116
Food
From the paintings to the plate: Dixon cafe menu looks to art for inspiration
Park + Cherry chef and owner Phillip Dewayne is turning to the museum’s featured exhibits for inspiration for this year’s seasonal cafe lunch menus.
Premium Food Slutty Vegan tests Memphis market with restaurant takeover
Suburbs
Germantown board to consider The Standard’s financing plan
Germantown’s Industrial Development Board recommended aldermen approve the suburb’s first ever TIF incentive.
North Mississippi Lindsey Whiteside keeps state house arrest sentence, federal trial moves to April
Arts & Culture
February exhibitions feature art students, professors and alumni
Here’s a selection of art exhibitions happening in the greater Memphis area this month.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Sentimental Value’ returns, ‘Wuthering Heights’ heats up
Opinion
Opinion: The failure to fund pre-K hurts children and families
“We ask the Shelby County administration to find a path forward with First 8 Memphis so that our school system and all other operators are not expected to fill a sudden budgetary gap that we cannot afford.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why did a Holocaust survivor visit Graceland? A story about hate, survival — and the importance of joy
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Giant Rats and other mysteries
The explanation to this riddle lies in a clue: The answer is elementary, my dear Watson.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Memphis on the music scene
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.