Calkins: At the NBA draft, a big night for Memphis
James Wiseman, Precious Achiuwa, Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Grizzlies all had a big night at the NBA draft.
Grizzlies trade up twice, select Desmond Bane, Xavier Tillman
Memphis moved up to get an experienced shooter and an elite defender in the 2020 draft. Related Stories: Justise Winslow, Jackson won’t be ready for the start of the season Report: Grizzlies sign Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie, Butler’s Sean McDermott in two-way contracts Miami Heat draft former Tiger Precious Achiuwa with No. 20 pick
Justise Winslow, Jackson likely won’t be ready for start of season
With earlier than expected start to season, Grizzlies face disappointing news on injury front.
Report: Grizzlies sign Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie, Butler’s Sean McDermott in two-way contracts
The undrafted forwards will spend time in the G League as well as with the Grizzlies.
Miami Heat draft former Tiger Precious Achiuwa with No. 20 pick
Achiuwa and James Wiseman became the first pair of first-round draft selections for the Tigers since 2006.
Warriors draft James Wiseman with No. 2 pick
The 19-year-old has been considered an elite prospect since he was in middle school.
Can COVID-19 pod testing save the holidays?
New kits allow up to 20 family members to self-test at home, so we tried it.
Will there be SCS basketball season? Coaches say they have gotten no word
SCS programs remain on hold while others in Shelby County and around the state have started practicing and playing.
Family seeks $3 million in FedEx hub death
The family of a man killed in a Nov. 13, 2019, accident at the FedEx Memphis hub is seeking damages from FedEx and a supplier of a cargo containers.
Smiley files ethics complaint over Ford outburst at council meeting
Council member JB Smiley is also seeking a change in council rules that would allow the chairman of the body to bar a council member who does what Ford did twice during Tuesday’s council meetings.
Here’s why Memphis is taking ‘hot’ Stephen F. Austin team seriously
The Tigers are a 30-point favorite in Saturday’s game, but don’t forget about the unnecessarily difficult win against South Florida.
Calkins: Where’s John Kilzer when we need him? In Overton Square
John Kilzer died in March 2019. Not long ago, a striking mosaic of his likeness appeared in Overton Square.
Coronavirus: Hospitalizations continue to rise
There were 397 COVID-positive patients in area hospital beds as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Harris order begins county green fleet pilot
With $500,000 in federal grant money, the small-scale pilot includes electric vehicle chargers as well as a broader reconsideration of how county government makes the decision of which vehicles to purchase.
U of M: Developer’s filing does not mean more apartments, congestion west of campus
Stella Student Spaces has filed for a time extension for the approval it received two years ago to build 472 beds of student housing in an already congested neighborhood just west of the University of Memphis. But the filing does not mean what it appears, a U of M official says.
COVID-19 concerns lead to closing of Collierville High
Students attending on the hybrid platform will learn remotely. Friday was already scheduled as a remote learning day.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Madlock leads Houston hoops
The Mustangs’ senior point guard and son of University of Memphis assistant Tony Madlock helped the Mike Miller era get off on the right foot Monday, Nov.16.
Tennessee’s largest teacher group seeks more protections as COVID spreads among educators
Tennessee Education Association President Beth Brown urged the governor this week to set firm guidance on when school buildings should close due to infection rates and ensure that all students and staff wear face coverings for those that remain open.
Metro
‘Wild, wild west:’ Write-in race for Hardaway house seat heats up
Three candidates are planning write-in campaigns for the District 93 House seat most recently held by G.A. Hardaway.
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Business
Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
DLC Management Corp., in partnership with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, bought six properties in five states, including the shopping center at Winchester Road and Hacks Cross Road.
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Sports
Herrington: As draft week arrives, Grizzlies set to add foundational player. Will they part with one, too?
There are three “No. 1” picks in the 2026 draft. By Tuesday night, one of them will be a Memphis Grizzly. But what other comings and goings will this week bring?
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Food
Opinion: I wore a glucose monitor for two weeks. Here’s what I learned.
Food writer Jennifer Chandler spent two weeks wearing a glucose monitor and experimenting with different foods to see how her body reacted. What she learned blew her mind.
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Suburbs
Old Germantown Depot Museum offers a journey down tracks of time
Germantown Depot Museum offers a glimpse of the city’s past, when trains regularly stopped at the depot to pick up passengers and cargo.
Premium Bartlett Bailey: Will buzz of drones fill Bartlett’s blue suburban skies?
Arts & Culture
Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon
“Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.
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Opinion
Herrington: As draft week arrives, Grizzlies set to add foundational player. Will they part with one, too?
There are three “No. 1” picks in the 2026 draft. By Tuesday night, one of them will be a Memphis Grizzly. But what other comings and goings will this week bring?
Guest Columnists Opinion: As bus riders suffer, Memphis needs to turn MATA around
Podcasts
City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.
The Shelby County Commission is looking at a possible tax increase while the Memphis City Council is expected to keep the city’s tax rate the same.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: From Memphis to Broadway
This puzzle features students performing at the opening of the 17th annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards and is courtesy of the Orpheum Theatre. Two Memphis students are starting their week on Broadway today.