<span><strong>Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) gestures in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn.</strong> (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)</span>

Grizzlies Postgame: Defense bears down, Conley steps up as Grizz extinguish Blazers

The Grizzlies starters didn’t actually start very well, but they closed strong against the Portland Trail Blazers in a 92-83 win on Wednesday night at FedExForum.

By Chris Herrington December 13, 2018

Education

Ray named interim Shelby County Schools superintendent

Joris Ray, Shelby County Schools' chief of academic operations and school support, is the school system’s interim superintendent starting with the departure of SCS superintendent Dorsey Hopson next month.

By Bill Dries December 12, 2018

Real Estate

Indigo Ag bringing 700 jobs to Downtown Memphis

Indigo Ag will establish its headquarters for North American commercial operations in Downtown Memphis, where the high-tech agriculture firm will increase its workforce by another 700 corporate employees and invest $6.6 million over the next three years, company, state and local officials announced Wednesday.

By Tom Bailey December 13, 2018

Health Care

Methodist Hospital’s $275M tower nears completion

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare capped its centennial year with the dedication of its 450,000-square-foot, $275 million tower nearing completion at Bellevue and Eastmoreland.

By Michelle Corbet December 13, 2018

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Calkins: Is it possible to be a fan of both Memphis and Tennessee? NO!

As the big game bears down upon us, as Memphis prepares to play Tennessee in basketball, let us all come together to agree on one essential truth: you have to pick a side.

By Geoff Calkins December 12, 2018

Education

Hopson presents school consolidation plan to County Commission

Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dorsey Hopson outlined his school consolidation plan to the Shelby County Commission’s education committee Wednesday – which includes 28 school closures, 10 new schools and could cost the district at least $700 million.

By Omer Yusuf December 13, 2018

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The AM/DM podcast: Holidays and hot wings

This weekend brings the return of the Indie Memphis Film Festival and the start of the holiday market season.

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Elon Musk confirmed that two new sites at Colossus II are under development, as the company and its subsidiaries continue to buy more Southaven land.

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