Calkins: A raucous celebration of Z-Bo — and Memphis
The Grizzlies staged a number retirement ceremony unlike any other. It was both raucous and joyous. It was as Memphis as Zach.
Tigers land two JUCO commits
Coach Ryan Silverfield lands three junior college commitments in two days for the University of Memphis football program.
Butterfly exhibit coming to Memphis Zoo
Hundreds of native butterflies will be featured in a new exhibit, coming May 2022. There’s also time to take in the Zoo Lights display and ice skating, open through New Year’s Day.
Why is the South prone to Dec. tornadoes?
Spring is typically considered tornado season, but the Southeast experiences a second peak in tornadic activity in the fall and early winter, and winter tornadoes are not uncommon.
DMC wants to expand South City Good Neighbor Grant program
The Downtown Memphis Commission affiliate Center City Development Corp. will decide whether to expand the South City Good Neighbor Grant program when it meets Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Biker Santa makes Bartlett’s chilly holiday event even cooler
There was already a nip in the air at W.J. Freeman Park, but when St. Nick rolled in on his specially modified Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the Christmas in Bartlett Market and Festivities’ cool quotient soared.
Grizzlies grind out win over Rockets on Z-Bo night
Without Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., and with Steven Adams spraining his ankle midgame, the Grizzlies forged ahead with an unusual lineup. Calkins: A raucous celebration of Z-Bo — and Memphis Herrington: A Z-Bo Day notebook, as the Grizzlies raise No. 50 Related stories:
Herrington: A Z-Bo Day notebook, as the Grizzlies raise No. 50
It wasn’t just about the colossal playoff moments or stats, but about family.
Saturday prep report: Defense carries Blue team to win high school all-star game
Lausanne defensive tackle Myles Saulsberry earns MVP honors during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game at Stokes Stadium on the campus of Memphis University School.
First 2 cases of Omicron variant identified in Shelby County
‘These results indicate the variant may already be spreading in Shelby County and possibly elsewhere in the state,’ Shelby County Health Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said.
Metro
County Commission stays in MSCS-takeover lawsuit
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also delayed action on two ordinances dealing with data centers and appointed two new judicial commissioners.
2026 elections Elections Early voter turnout trails 2018 pace
Premium Public Safety From Millington to Slovenia, how a viral post and a bar ended the hunt for a teen’s accused killer
Spirit of Memphis A former drummer in Central High’s award-winning jazz band finds his own beat
Premium Health Care Will Shelby County pay for a new Regional One? Coopwood isn’t sure.
Business
Downtown Memphis moving in positive direction, officials say
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s president and CEO claimed at the organization’s State of Downtown event that Downtown Memphis came back faster from the COVID-19 pandemic than other cities.
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Sports
Balanced Grizzlies hold off Jazz to remain undefeated
The 110-105 win moved the Memphis Grizzlies to 4-0, the team’s best start since 2014-2015 when they opened 6-0.Related content:
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High School Sports Bartlett High basketball standout Dylan Jones commits to Texas A&M
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 110, Jazz 105
Food
Sound Bites: Italian wine and cheese with Bari’s Rebecca Severs
Rebecca Severs joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk about running Midtown staple Bari Ristorante e Enoteca, working with her husband and three sons and the restaurant’s Italian wine and cheese programs.
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Suburbs
Bartlett High basketball standout Dylan Jones commits to Texas A&M
Jones is ranked the No. 1 player in Tennessee and is a consensus Top 40 player in the country.
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Arts & Culture
Elvis rights owners suing AI company Anthropic for copyright infringement
The rights holders of more than 250 Elvis Presley songs are suing the Claude chatbot creator.
Spirit of Memphis New sculpture reflects South City’s history
Opinion
Calkins Podcast: Hot start by Grizzlies, a sex therapist on breast cancer and SpaceXAI has jobs for you
The Grizzlies and Tigers both had surprising, big weeks. Geoff Calkins talks about it with John Martin. Calkins then talks with local sex therapist Jennifer Valli about her own breast cancer diagnosis. And author Charles Fishman shares his thoughts about SpaceXAI.
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Podcasts
Calkins Podcast: Hot start by Grizzlies, a sex therapist on breast cancer and SpaceXAI has jobs for you
The Grizzlies and Tigers both had surprising, big weeks. Geoff Calkins talks about it with John Martin. Calkins then talks with local sex therapist Jennifer Valli about her own breast cancer diagnosis. And author Charles Fishman shares his thoughts about SpaceXAI.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Memphis starts 3-0!
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Knights on Broadway
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the cast of “Spamalot” opening Oct. 27 at the Orpheum Theatre.