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
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.