Morant falls short on monster dunk attempt, Grizz fall short in Cleveland
For the second game in a row, the Grizzlies couldn’t hold a fourth quarter lead on the road, falling 114-107 to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Basketball Tigers give Santa an assist
The Memphis Tigers basketball team along with other U of M athletes gave some local children early Christmas gifts Friday afternoon. The group distributed the toys – collected at a toy drive earlier this year – at Davis Community Center, which is at 3371 Spottswood in the Messick Buntyn area. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland also was among those handing out presents.
Calkins: Penny Hardaway ‘hurt’ by Wiseman decision – and Wiseman just might be, too.
Life after Wiseman has begun for the Memphis Tigers, a turn that was unexpected based on the freshman center's excitement when he committed to the team.
2019 was busiest in three decades for planning board
The 134 cases heard by the Board of Adjustment this year were the most since 1989, states a year-end report.
Collierville Police Chief David Tillner announces retirement
Collierville Police Chief David Tillner is retiring immediately. The decision comes after months of dissatisfaction in the department among officers. The board will recruit a new chief in 2020.
Hardaway ‘with James’ despite Wiseman’s departure
Penny Hardaway said he wasn't sure what led Wiseman to leave the school.
Landmarks Commission approves Lamar construction
Calvin Lacy applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness for his project in the Rozelle-Annesdale Historic District on Lamar Avenue.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
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Business
Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
The Grant family name has become synonymous with homebuilding and development with a number of relatives involved for generations.
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Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
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Sports
Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
A road trip in a van whose passengers included a member of a powerful Memphis family aided the search for the Tigers’ 26th head football coach. They agreed on someone Ed Scott had heard speak long before Ryan Silverfield left for Arkansas.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
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Memphis Tigers Basketball No. 11 Louisville Cardinals fly by Memphis Tigers
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Food
What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Park + Cherry recently debuted a fall/winter menu, and it’s full of seasonal goodness to take the edge off winter’s chill.
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Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Arts & Culture
How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes talks to Lakenna Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Premium Music Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Opinion
Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
“Whether Chanukah falls in middle or late December, this is the season when long anticipated movies are released, including the second movie installment of the iconic Broadway musical ‘Wicked.’”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘It’s weird when your kids know things you don’t’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.