Grizzlies run out of gas against Raptors
The Grizzlies at one point had a 14-point lead, but former Memphis Tigers player Precious Achiuwa contributed to the Raptors’ rally and surge.Related story:
Despite off night from stars, Tigers defeat Virginia Tech
Alex Lomax and Malcolm Dandridge, coming off the bench, propelled the No. 9 Tigers in what could have been a much closer game.Related story:
Calkins: Why is Memphis 5-0? Because these Tigers are dogs
After beating Virginia Tech, Memphis is 5-0 for the first time in more than a decade. But it wasn’t the kids who carried them in this one. It was the dogs.
Tony Allen asks Grizzlies to postpone jersey retirement
“Although I can’t address the legal matters right now, I want everyone to know I’m doing the work to address my case,” the former Grizzlies player said.
Family of Young Dolph releases statement
“Losing Adolph, Dolph, Man-Man, changes our lives forever. And while we will take each day as it comes, we are comforted in knowing that he leaves a legacy that reflects his heart. A heart that was for his family. A heart that was for the people,” the statement released Wednesday, Nov. 24, reads.
Husband ‘thankful’ to donate a kidney for his wife
Chip Washington wanted to give his kidney to his ailing wife, but he wasn’t a match. “What else can I do?” he asked doctors.
Ford Megasite: Stanton, Suga’s set to reap rewards from Ford plant
Stanton has lost population, the income is low and its Downtown is gone, but a can-do mayor and a boost from Blue Oval City seem likely to change the town’s luck.
For two coaches in Memphis-Tulane game, friendship stops at kickoff
Ryan Silverfield and Tulane offensive coordinator Chip Long have even served on the same staffs. On Saturday, each has specific streaks to continue or end.
Ford Megasite: Blue Oval City turns Haywood property red hot
Ford’s plans for a $5.6 billion auto plant campus with 6,000 workers has turned the spotlight on Haywood County property owners.
Memphis police investigating shots fired outside of Wolfchase
Police said no one was injured in the incident.
Property-tax relief doubled for some older Shelby residents
Qualifying Shelby County residents can now receive double the amount of property tax relief, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced Wednesday, Nov. 24.
Memphis basketball mailbag: Turnover edition
Are rotations part of the turnover issue? What has Larry Brown’s role been so far?
Precious Achiuwa: Tigers still want ‘all the smoke’
The former Tigers star, in town with the Toronto Raptors to face the Grizzlies, predicts it won’t be a smooth rise, but believes his college team will win the national title.
Table Talk: Gratitude and Hail Marys
It’s Thanksgiving and if you’re not ready, you’re not alone. The best of plans often go awry, but hey, there’s always New Asia, right?
Ja Morant: Nike commercial is message about self-belief
The Grizzlies star said the ad spot “describes me, my background, the city of Memphis.”
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Tyler Byrd gets TRA off to strong start
Senior is averaging 27 points through first two games.
Biden nominates Memphis attorney to Sixth Circuit
Andre Mathis would replace on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Bernice Donald, who is taking senior status.
Tigers Football Insider: The offense needs to score more points
The Tigers haven’t scored at 30 points in a game since beating Navy 35-17 on Oct. 14.
New Eats: Bala’s Bistro is back, bigger and better
Bala’s Bistro has reopened in a much larger space, the menu has expanded and now you don’t have to decide because you can buy food from a cafeteria line by the pound.
Box score: Raptors 126, Grizzlies 113
Nov. 24, 2021: Toronto Raptors defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum.
Metro
Fight about data center pause builds at City Hall
As the Memphis City Council prepared to take the second of three necessary votes on the moratorium ordinance, efforts emerged to find middle ground. The council’s longtime attorney also openly questioned whether the proposed moratorium was legal.
Business Data centers looking to expand in Memphis but are months away
Public Safety Memphis immigration raid resulted in 121 arrests, feds say
Business MLGW to keep chipping in on FedExForum costs
City of Memphis Storm cleanup could cost $18M, MLGW says
Business
OUTMemphis expands hours
To meet soaring demand, OUTMemphis expanded hours for its services beginning Sept. 1.
Premium Business Memphis-based First Horizon will be main jersey patch sponsor for Vols
Business Data centers looking to expand in Memphis but are months away
Business MLGW to keep chipping in on FedExForum costs
Premium Real Estate Grinder, Taber & Grinder expanding East Memphis HQ
Sports
Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’
The 2026 Tigers went from being unknown to stealing the college-football spotlight in just one game.
Memphis Tigers Football What to expect at renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for Tigers’ home opener
Premium Business Memphis-based First Horizon will be main jersey patch sponsor for Vols
Memphis Tigers Football Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers announce new food and beverage partner for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Food
Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to t
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Elizabeth Heiskell’s tomato pie
Suburbs
Mississippi redistricting town hall centers on one question: What’s fair?
Mississippians packed Northwest Community College in Southaven Thursday night, arguing for and against the state’s anticipated redistricting efforts.
Premium Lakeland Bailey: Leadership Lakeland returns as a new step to encourage citizen participation
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: A Dolly Parton tribute, an early Oscar doc contender
In the wake of her recent death, Malco Theatres will host a “Tribute to Dolly” double-feature Saturday night at its Ridgeway, Collierville and Desoto theaters featuring “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”
Visual Arts Brooks Museum will offer free admission for final month in Overton Park
Opinion
Echols: In an era of artificiality, we want the real
“I have never been more aware of my desire for those things that counter the putrid assault of soulless artificiality that daily pursues the lives we inhabit.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Happy 901 Day! There are plenty of things to celebrate — including the end of a miserable year.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meddlesome’s approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to t
Behind The Headlines Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA’s ‘flagship’ program
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Raise the 901 flag
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Mickey Roker, resident teaching artist at the Orpheum Theatre Group, twirling a Choose 901 flag on Beale Street, and it was taken by Brad Vest.