<span><strong>Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol (33) and Mike Conley (11) look at each other after both tussled for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn.</strong> (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)</span>

Grizzlies Postgame: Grizz hold off Kings in a family affair

Let posterity note that rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. set a new career scoring high with an alley-oop dunk that doubled as a "Whoomp! There It Is!" request, a FedExForum rite of passage that pushed the Grizzlies lead to a game-high 14 points in the third quarter of an eventual 112-104 win over head coach Dave Joerger, suited-and-booted Zach Randolph, and rest of the oh-so-familiar visiting Sacramento Kings.

By Chris Herrington November 17, 2018

State Government

State panel to consider Fairgrounds TDZ and youth sports complex in $100M project

A state panel is set to consider Memphis’ request for a Fairgrounds Tourism Development Zone in which tax revenue would be used to pay off the debt for construction of a youth sports and events complex and connected improvements, an estimated $100 million project.

By Sam Stockard November 17, 2018

Notebook: Memphis Defense Steps Up Against SMU

Memphis still has some hopes of representing the West Division in the American Athletic Conference Championship game after a win over SMU Friday night. The defense was the key, particularly at stopping the run.

By Jonah Jordan November 17, 2018

Health Care

Pioneering St. Jude researcher Dr. Brian Sorrentino dies

Dr. Brian Sorrentino, a longtime researcher and director of experimental hematology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has died.

By Kate Crawford November 16, 2018

Food News

The Kitchen at Shelby Farms to close at end of 2018

Shelby Farms Park plans to fill the restaurant space next to the FedEx Event Center as soon as possible. The Kitchen has occupied the space since it opened in 2016 but will close at the end of the year.

By Jennifer Biggs November 17, 2018

Transportation & Logistics

Lamar Avenue overhaul set for spring launch

The first phase of Lamar Avenue’s long-awaited overhaul is expected to begin next spring and be completed by November 2021.

By Wayne Risher November 16, 2018

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Metro

Rhodes offering panel discussion on Latin American migration

Moderator Michael LaRosa’s latest book, cowritten with a Memphis attorney, will be released the same day.

By Jane Roberts 2 hours ago

Education U of M opens doors to batch of its most-promising prospects

Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach

Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

By The Daily Memphian Staff 3 hours ago

Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Memphis medical center

Tigers focus on 10-win season after missing out on AAC title

The Tigers lost the chance to climb its way back as the AAC champion. But if Memphis wins its final two games, history will remember this year as having one of the winningest teams in program history.

By Frank Bonner II 21 minutes ago