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
City wants access to docs in Memphis officers’ criminal case
On Wednesday, June 25, the city’s private attorneys filed a motion requesting that the city, which is not a party to the case, be granted access to 16 sealed documents in the case.
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Spirit of Memphis Whitehaven native pays homage to community with YMCA sculpture
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Business
Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Memphis International Airport is to be renamed after Frederick W Smith, the late founder and executive chairman of FedEx.
Transportation & Logistics FedEx leadership uncertain about 2026 outlook
Transportation & Logistics Logistics company signs over operations to Medtronic
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Sports
Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward just put his DIII coach on wrong side of history
Cedric Coward’s former Division III coach explains why the Grizzlies lottery pick may have a path to the NBA unlike any other.
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Food
$15 Deal: The N’awlins at Bayou Bar & Grill
Come for the sandwich. Stay for the secret-recipe, spicy, sweet Zydeco sauce.
Suburbs
A hero’s welcome: Southaven celebrates William Brooks’ new home
A retired U.S. Army sergeant who served in Iraq got a special home on Wednesday with the help of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Brad Pitt races in ‘F1,’ ‘Clueless’ turns 30
“Brad Pitt and race cars? I guess Father’s Day comes twice this year.”
Opinion
Calkins: Nobody can replace Fred Smith. (But he told us how to handle this, too.)
It’s impossible to imagine Memphis without Fred Smith. So what happens next? Related content:
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: End of season, arrival of NBA Draft
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington wrap up the NBA season, talk about this week’s big NBA trade and open the door to this week’s NBA Draft.