Grizzlies Mailbag: Rebuilding strategies, roster speculation and the NBA schedule
As the NBA's free agency period approaches, we dip into the Grizzlies Mailbag to field questions from readers.
Meet SCS Superintendent Joris Ray’s leadership team
Of the 10 cabinet members who remain from the previous administration, six received raises since the beginning of the calendar year — increases ranging from about 4% to 31%, according to district data. The other four did not receive raises.
11 Memphis charter school applications rejected
“The state has pretty clear criteria for what an academic plan should look like, what an operational plan should look like and what a financial plan should look like. None of those schools really met that criteria,” said Bradley Leon, Shelby County Schools chief of strategy and performance management.
Shelby County Commission votes to approve SCS budget minus $7.5 million increase
Shelby County School's $1.4 billion budget was approved Thursday by the County Commission. The district had asked for a $7.5 million funding increase, but the commission did not increase its maintenance of effort funding to the schools.
Kitchen Talk: Adrian Arcuri
At Elemento in Crosstown Concourse, Adrian Arcuri makes his own mozzarella and burrata. Making burrata is a fun experience, but you can also buy it the cheese counter at several local grocery stores. Paired with olive oil and a ripe tomato, it makes a perfect summer dinner.
‘Goofy’ Lance Thomas is comedy relief for serious Tigers
Lance Thomas is adding to his collection of embarrassing photos of his teammates.
Metro
‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry
Memphians across the city spend part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping to feed the hungry.
Premium Collierville 14-year-old charged with rape in St. George’s case, police say
Behind The Headlines Richmond wants to stay in charge at Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Premium Shelby County Judges order Clerk’s, Sheriff’s offices to fix delays
Public Safety 11 face federal charges after interactions with Task Force officers
Business
Inked: Whitehaven Starbucks sold, apartments dodge foreclosure
A 48-unit apartment complex sold for $2.6 million, while a Memphis industrial building sold for $3.6 million.
Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on city’s real estate, growing tax base
Premium Real Estate North Memphis Grocery Project on hold until more ‘heads and beds’
Spirit of Memphis WWII hero and pioneering scientist dies at 100
Real Estate Downtown restaurants and nail salon awarded $50K for renovations, Baron Von Opperbean to get more money soon
Sports
Buckley: Pressure? Penny Hardaway is feeling it. Which maybe isn’t all bad.
After snapping a four-game losing streak, Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway opens up about the stress he’s been feeling.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis picks up comfortable win over SIU, snaps 4-game skid
Memphis Grizzlies Clutch defense, Edey’s return mark Grizzlies overtime road win
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. Navy: What to know for Tigers’ Thanksgiving showdown
High School Sports Previewing: Southwind, Covington set for TSSAA state semifinals
Food
$15 Deal: Bayou’s crawfish basket
The crawfish are plump and juicy, tucked onto a bed of crispy seasoned fries that soak up just enough of the drippings to keep every bite interesting.
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Suburbs
DeSoto school board asks lawmakers to revive bill that could remove one of its own members
This move comes as board member Michele Henley faces sustained pressure for supporting convicted former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside.
Premium North Mississippi ‘Just doing what I was supposed to do': Captain goes into water to reach trapped teens
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: New ‘Knives Out,’ a chance to see the ‘Wizard’
Also opening this week: “Zootopia 2” hits the big screen along with Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller.
Spirit of Memphis This kids’ film festival is about digesting complex ideas — and having fun
Opinion
Opinion: Even now, there’s much to be thankful for
Gratitude is what steadies us when the ground shifts. It reminds us that even when hope feels hard to hold, love hasn’t left the room.
Opinion Opinion: Embracing the best moment of life
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Dating, apps and the Bluff City
If you’re single and not “on the apps,” you’re not really trying to find love.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: In an open carry state, here’s how a gun becomes illegal
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 26
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.