Memphis hammers Atlanta to move closer to postseason
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
St. Ann Fall Fest fans relish return to in-person event
The weekend has been full of festivities including a kick-off party, vendor fair, food truck fair, cornhole tournament, concerts, chili cookoff, car show, raffle, online auction and more at the Bartlett church and school.
Grizzlies waive Kris Dunn, finalize roster
Waiving Dunn means two other players will be at FedExForum when the Grizzlies open Wednesday night.
Friday prep report: Hunter Barnes, MUS race past CBHS
Senior running back scores three touchdowns in impressive Owls’ victory.
Ja Morant is fine; he was just in the Halloween spirit
Ja Morant scared Grizzlies fans when he left the game in the third quarter, but he returned and finished with 17 points. Related story:
Redrawing of SCS districts grows more complex
Meanwhile, the Shelby County Election Commission has underlined with a resolution that it needs to have redistricting maps for the school board and the Shelby County Commission no later than Nov. 8 to be ready for the 2022 county elections.
Watch: Tax break incentives never far from controversy and questions
A reporters roundtable on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” looks at the most recent chapter in a long-running civic discussion about tax break incentives for economic growth.
Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
Our photogs captured lots of action this week, from sports to dance to dining. Tell us which one you think is best.
Opinion: County jail COVID-19 vaccination problem can be solved without litigation
Currently less than 25% of those at the jail have been vaccinated, a level far lower than the 70% achievement at the Shelby County Corrections Center.
Tennessee Hospital Association honors Memphis exec, medical team
Michael Ugwueke, president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, received the CEO of Distinction Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association.
Metro
When Bishop Williamson saw a need, he rolled up his sleeves
Prominent in the CME denomination on the national scene, as well as serving as bishop for Arkansas and Tennessee, Bishop Henry Williamson died on Christmas Day after a short illness. He was 76.
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Business
Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
After filming on “The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Challenge” wrapped in Pennsylvania, Vanessa West and Adrienne Myers met again — this time back home in Memphis over lunch at La Baguette.
Transportation & Logistics American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
Sports
Memphis lands commitment from juco transfer guard Felipe Patino
New Tigers commit Felipe Patino is averaging 11.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 50% from 3-point range for Eastern Florida State College.
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Food
Generational blend: Son opens cafe inside father’s restaurant
Mustapha Mustapha, the owner of Sam’s Main Street Eatery, felt his space needed something more. His son wanted to run his own coffee shop. So, they brewed a plan.
Suburbs
DeSoto officials say NAACP can’t sue circuit clerk
In September, the DeSoto County NAACP filed a complaint in federal court claiming the county’s 2022 redistricting plan hinders the ability of Black voters to elect candidates of their choice.
Arts & Culture
Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star
Hollywood sound designer Watson Wu spent a week in Memphis in 2022 recording sounds at the zoo for “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
Opinion
Bailey: An uphill climb for a downhill problem at Saddle Creek-area project
A new plan for the Arthur property in Germantown is starting to make its way through the suburb’s review process, but some long-standing issues remain.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.