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
Memphis council chair warned her behavior could violate city charter
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.
State Government Here’s who is on the panel that will hear the federal redistricting cases
North Mississippi There’s an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County
Public Safety State prosecutors, civil rights attorneys argue over bail statute
Shelby County DA sues over state laws requiring Task Force reports
Business
Horseshoe Tunica operator closer to $17B merger
Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Horseshoe casino in Tunica, is being acquired by a Houston-based entertainment company for $17.6 billion.
Premium Health Care UTHSC investigating former employees after racism claim involving controversial instructor
Premium Business In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Local Insomniacs get a third Memphis location
Premium Business Chef Flavas’ Bartlett location caught fire, but Downtown is ready for business
Sports
In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
The Memphis Showboats set sail out of the city last summer with their exit made official early last October. Yet that didn’t stop The Arena League from proceeding with plans, announced early last November, to award an expansion team to a region that has seen one pro-football outfit after another slip out of its grasp.
Spirit of Memphis Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: It may be ‘zero-sum’ for the league, but it’s bad for the Grizzlies
Premium Sports Memphis FC falls in home opener
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis falls in extra innings at Omaha
Food
$15 Deal: Harry’s three-topping pizza
Head to Harry’s Italian Restaurant, owned by the family behind Olympic Steak & Pizza, for this $15 deal available on Thursdays.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Etowah goes back to the beginning
Suburbs
Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
Germantown Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee
Arts & Culture
Eat spaghetti gravy at Italian Fest, and dance to Italo disco at Wiseacre
In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Discovering ‘Backrooms’, reliving ‘Summer of Soul’
Opinion
Herrington: The Grizzlies have a decision to make at No. 3. It might be an easy one.
The Grizzlies obviously covet Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But do they?
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘A garden is the remedy to the human condition’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Five Betties and a lot of cats
Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about all the wild, wonderful and just plain weird things happening this weekend.
Spirit of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air
Games
Sudoku: May 29
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.