Grizzlies defense a no-show in loss to Minnesota
The Grizzlies were out of it from the start in a blowout loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday. Related story:
Box score: Timberwolves 138, Grizzlies 95
Nov. 20, 2021: The Timberwolves defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Herrington: Young Dolph’s background formed his music, and his life
It can be tempting to separate the facts of the rapper’s life and the still very murky facts of his death from the music that made him a success and, in some quarters, a star. But, in life, he encouraged listeners to conflate the two.
Rapper Jucee Froot helps give out turkeys in North Memphis
About 350 Thanksgiving birds were distributed Saturday at the event on North Hollywood Street. A day earlier, turkeys were given out in South Memphis, where slain rapper Young Dolph had planned to participate.
Bioventus to invest $9.1 million, create 40 new jobs in Shelby County
The facility at 7101 Goodlett Farms Parkway will become the medical device manufacturer’s second site in Cordova.
Tigers, Grizzlies games no longer require proof of vaccination, negative test
The new policy goes into effect immediately.
Young Dolph’s holiday giveaway continues despite rapper’s death
“None of us are doing well, but Dolph would have wanted us out here, so we out here giving back to the people just like he would have wanted.”
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
If you’re a fan of new fire stations, old houses, food or sports, we’ve got the photos. Cast a vote for your favorite.
Public schools must mask, Health Department says
The Shelby County Health Department expects all public schools and others under the Americans with Disabilities Act to mask, according to a memo sent to public and private school leaders Friday afternoon.
Doctors testify on behalf of disabled students in mask lawsuit
Lawyers for disabled students invited doctors to testify virtually to the U.S. District Court in Nashville to support their argument that a new Tennessee law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Tigers still looking for their sixth win after falling to No. 17 Houston
Houston’s run of penalties gave the Tigers some momentum, but ultimately they weren’t able to capitalize on their chances. After underachieving season, Tigers forced to battle for minimum successRelated stories:
Duren’s monster night helps Memphis survive scrappy Western Kentucky
The Tigers have had an issue with turnovers all season, a trend that continued against the Hilltoppers and allowed them to hang in the game.Related stories:
Friday prep report: Local football season ends with a thud
Lausanne, CBHS, MAHS and Covington all fall in playoff action.
Behind The Headlines: Strickland on crime
On “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says he hopes a city charter change on police residency is revived and put back on a ballot for a vote soon.
Ford says he meant no offense, didn’t understand ‘she/they’
Memphis City Council member Edmund Ford Sr. said Friday evening he asked about a county employee’s use of personal pronouns because he didn’t know what they meant, but “could have been less harsh in my delivery and tone.”
Memphis women’s soccer team falls in NCAA second round
Duke defeated the Tigers, who end the season 14-5-2.
Metro
The Early Word: Feagins wants to work out issues, and so do Ja and Jaren
Three teens were injured in a drive-by, the Memphis Tigers have fallen again and we’ve got ideas for your New Year’s Eve.
Spirit of Memphis Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star
Business
American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
American Airlines flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued.
Premium Health Care ‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy change lives of those who struggle to lose weight
Sports
Herrington: No Grizzlies for Christmas? The NBA’s loss.
For better or worse, the NBA has positioned Christmas Day as a kind public launchpad for a season already well-in-progress. The Memphis Grizzlies, however, have the holiday off.
Memphis Grizzlies ‘I have to be better’: Grizzlies stars take blame for close loss
Food
Recipe Exchange: Ice Cream Brownie Sundae Pie
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops own Kameisha Wilson says ice cream is not just for the summer. Here is a ice cream pie she makes every year for the holidays.
Suburbs
Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
Arts & Culture
Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024
This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
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.
Games
Jigsaw: At The Peabody, it takes a gingerbread village
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image of The Peabody Hotel’s holiday gingerbread display.