Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
How far did the Tigers’ climb in Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after a drubbing of nationally ranked Virginia but a close call against lowly Vanderbilt?
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December 2023
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Grizzlies Insider: Should Marcus Smart start for the Grizzlies?
Vince Williams Jr. has done plenty to prove he deserves to be a starter, but the Grizzlies need to see what Ja Morant and Marcus Smart look like together on the court.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: David Jones for national POY? KenPom thinks there’s a chance.
Advanced analytics show that the Tigers’ star wing is currently in the top 10 of Player of the Year standings.
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It takes perfection: Trying to defend the full-strength Grizzlies no easy task
Opposing coaches Quin Snyder, Rick Carlisle and Willie Green explain why defending the Grizzlies with Ja Morant in the lineup is so challenging. “You have to try to be perfect,” Snyder said.
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‘I was choked up': Governor restores voting rights to Office of Re-Entry director
The governor called DeAndre Brown earlier this month and Brown said, “I just lost it — I mean, tears, snot, I couldn’t even talk. ... To have that be removed with a phone call was mind-blowing.”
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Westy’s owner, local brewmaster bringing Goldcrest 51 back
Memphis’ original lager, the flagship beer of the old Tennessee Brewing Co., is coming back and may be available by the end of January.
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U of M stays committed to student-athletes’ mental health
The University of Memphis has made a conscious effort to provide resources to help athletes prioritize their mental health needs.
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Buckley: Exhaustion. Ugliness. Victory. The 10-2 Tigers experienced it all.
It was not pretty, doggone it, but Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Penny Hardaway and the No. 23 Memphis Tigers escaped with a win over Vanderbilt two days before Christmas.
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It’s not just the season to give, but to plan
For local nonprofits, now is the time to bring in holiday-inspired donations and to set the table for 2024. But January is the perfect time for individuals to plan their giving for the new year.
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Nae’Qwan Tomlin ‘comfortable’ in Tigers debut
Tomlin made his Memphis debut Saturday in the Tigers’ 77-75 win over Vanderbilt. Just four minutes into the game, he caught a pass on the right wing, squared up his shoulders and drilled a 3-pointer; it was pure pandemonium at FedExForum.
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‘Christmas mullet’ house has traditional in the front, fun on the side
“There was that moment where my dad slapped me on the back and said: ‘She’s a beaut, Clark,’” said the mastermind behind the “Christmas mullet.”
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Shelby County Sheriff’s Office declines records request in Gershun Freeman case
The logs were requested to verify that nine officers indicted for Freeman’s death are no longer working at the jail, also known simply as 201 Poplar.
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What to look for in Memphis’ game against Vanderbilt
Memphis’ matchup with Vanderbilt Saturday marks the first of 16-straight games versus unranked opponents for the Tigers who will need to maintain their recent level of focus to avoid unnecessary slip-ups.
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Bailey: The time seems right for Russell Dyer to take over Collierville Schools
After withdrawing from the Collierville superintendent race in 2019, the time seems right for Russell Dyer to run the town’s school system.
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Your guide to Memphis’ holiday pop-up bars
Here are a few holiday pop-up bars in the Memphis area that have decked the halls this year.
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Herrington: Ja Morant’s instantly transformed the Grizzlies’ offense
The Grizzlies’ points per 100 possessions before Morant’s return were dead last in the NBA. In his two games back, they’re now the sixth-best offense.
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Calkins: Ja Morant is back — and the Grizzlies are, too
Ja Morant was back at FedExForum Thursday. But you know what else was back? Fun! It suddenly seems like a whole new season for the Grizzlies. And in this season, the Grizzlies are a perfect 2-0.
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The Early Word: Merry Ja-mas to you; plus, which schools made honor roll
Prosecutor struggles to get records in Halbert probe, airport hires out-of-town firm for a big job and Collierville has a new superintendent.
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Conaway: A tree. A life.
The worn Big Bird and Cookie Monster, the Scotties and Flamingos, the typewriter and macramé angel, the stuff kids made, weren’t for the marketing target audience, they were for us.
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Food Files: Cookie Plug in Germantown; Chicken shop in Bartlett
Plus, Kukuruku will open a second location in Memphis and Waffle House is headed to Millington.
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Grizzlies Insider: Ja Morant shares thoughts on home return, Pacers matchup
Ja Morant said playing in FedExForum is like playing in front of family and he can’t wait to feel the love from Memphis fans again.
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TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders
Standouts from Hillcrest, Hamilton lead the way this week.
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CBHS sophomore standout making a name for himself
The Brothers are relying on Keeper Jackson to step it up this season, and so far, he’s delivering the goods.
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Inked: New Balance, Taziki’s, Five Below
Gloss Nail Bar to get its fifth location in Eastgate, Taziki’s comes to The Falls in Arlington, Five Below comes to the Commons and Air Fayre Memphis gets a distribution center.
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‘What crime did he commit?’: Tee Morant talks Ja’s return on NBA XM radio
Tee Morant shared how he believes people should view his son, Ja, with the show hosts.
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