Calkins: It was Black Friday for Tigers and Grizzlies
The Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies lost two games and a superstar Friday night. But this particular Black Friday could have been a whole lot worse.
Turnovers, stagnant offense hurt Tigers in loss to Iowa State
Memphis shot just 35% from the field and committed 22 turnovers in the NIT Season Tip-Off final.
Tigers were thrown into fire against Iowa State; can they grow from it?
The University of Memphis players learned that talent isn’t enough when the offense is undisciplined.
Ja Morant leaves Grizzlies game with left knee sprain
Morant did not return after he was injured in the first quarter, and the team announced after the game that he has a left knee sprain.
Grizzlies lose Ja Morant to injury, then lose big to Hawks
By late in the third quarter, the shell-shocked Grizzlies, already with a questionable defense all season, trailed by 38 points.
Remaining ‘Lion King’ performances canceled
Orpheum Theatre officials said remaining performances of “Disney’s The Lion King” have been canceled due to positive COVID-19 cases among members of the touring company as well as local crew.
How Calvin Austin III grinded his way from overlooked recruit to NFL prospect
Colleges didn’t want to take a chance on Calvin Austin III because of his size, but he bet on himself and is headed hopefully toward an NFL career.
Social Club: Memphians share ‘says who’ responses; ‘Walking in Memphis’ gets remake
The Millenium Tour pays tribute to Young Dolph, Memphians react to Ja Morant’s Nike commercial and ‘Walking in Memphis, gets a remake.
Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. not thinking about foul trouble
Limiting fouls has been a weakness for Jackson in the past, but he has been much more effective so far this season.
Americana worth preserving: Barretville General Store plans expansion
From its roots as a general store, the business has transformed into a popular restaurant – popular enough that it needs to expand.
Global supply chain crisis impacts Memphians’ Christmas shopping
The crisis has pushed many shoppers to look early for Christmas gifts and caused headaches for retailers big and small.
Dancers, artists, musicians and Ja: Masters of the performing arts
Local artists compared Ja Morant’s game to jazz soloists, ballet dancers and brush strokes within a mural. The Grizzlies point guard is building his masterpiece in his third season.
Box score: Iowa State Cyclones 78, Memphis Tigers 59
Nov. 26, 2021: Iowa State defeated the Memphis Tigers in the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Box score: Hawks 132, Grizzlies 100
Nov. 26, 2021: Atlanta Hawks defeated the Grizzlies at FedExForum.
Conaway: Look for the wonder. Repeat.
Gathered again for Thanksgiving, this time with four generations, I’m again reminded of, well, of everything. Most of all, I’m reminded of loss and of renewal, and I’m still surprised at the wonder of it.
Metro
Jury finds man guilty for killing Memphis musician
A man was charged with first-degree murder for the 2024 killing of Blake Rhea, a bass player in the band Southern Avenue.
Public Safety Five dead, three injured after crash involving MPD officers in Hickory Hill
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Fall break and Memphis Madness
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Business
‘The way medicine is practiced these days’: Outpatient surgery centers keep growing as patients seek same-day care
Local health care leaders say the shift to ambulatory surgical centers is more than a trend, even as reimbursement rates and pricing transparency remain challenges.
Premium Real Estate From vacant to haunted: How Spirit Halloween pops up in Memphis-area storefronts each fall
Premium Health Care UTHSC, elected officials break ground on new $350M College of Medicine building
Premium Business Local CEOs build houses for Memphis Habitat
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Sports
Penny Hardaway in favor of JMU joining the American Conference
“I’m always for great programs like James Madison coming into our league,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said. Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The more Cam Boozer plays, the easier it is for Grizzlies fans to dream big
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis will soon have a new American Conference foe
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Food
What to Order: Bao Toan’s papaya salad and sea bass
The ingredients are simple, but it is evident that Bao Toan uses only the best at its Crosstown Concourse restaurant.
Premium Food News New cafe to open beside East Memphis’ One City Church
Suburbs
Republican and Democrat seek open seat on Collierville Schools board
Republican Mike Ebbs and Democrat Jason Morrison are seeking the open seat due to Wanda Chism’s retirement.
Premium Education Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year is from Sycamore Elementary in Collierville
Arts & Culture
Here for the boos: Guide to Halloween parties and trick-or-treating
Local haunts are hosting DJ nights, costume contests and even a hearse giveaway for adults. And there’s plenty of chances for the kiddos to stock up on candy all month long.
Arts & Culture Memphis students bring 1963 civil rights case to federal courthouse exhibit
Opinion
Opinion: Heidi Kuhn believes West Tennessee is ‘being left behind’
“The 8th District is more than lines drawn on a political map. It is families, farms, neighborhoods, small businesses, cities and rural communities that together make up a vital part of Tennessee.”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘What we take in, be it book or bite, will inevitably impact how we live.’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Fall break and Memphis Madness
This year, the Tigers will also be hanging out with the tigers as Memphis Madness heads to the Memphis Zoo.
Elections Kuhn says Kustoff is vulnerable in reelection bid
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Hanley hoops-hooray
Today’s puzzle features students from the Hanley School in Orange Mound cheering at the Memphis Grizzlies' open practice at FedExForum. Greg Campbell took the photo.