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
The Early Word: County tax woes and a Task Force with no end in sight
Southaven residents are still waiting to hear from SpaceXAI over buyouts, the “Duck Dynasty” still reigns over the federal duck stamp contest and the Grizzlies are pretty darn healthy.
Collierville The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Premium Public Safety A year of Memphis Safe Task Force: 13K+ arrests, decline and scrutiny
Premium Real Estate Southaven homeowners by SpaceXAI power plant haven’t received offer for their land despite reports
Premium Public Safety What is the future of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Its local head tells us.
Business
Southaven homeowners by SpaceXAI power plant haven’t received offer for their land despite reports
Residents had mixed feelings about both selling their home to SpaceXAI and the noise its power plant creates.
Premium Real Estate ‘It’s going in the wrong direction’: Assessor sounds alarm on county tax base
Premium Health Care Millington expands mental health services
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx brings panda-monium to Atlanta
Premium Spirit of Memphis ‘Bowling saved my life’: Memphis woman gives young bowlers free gear
Sports
CBHS, MUS will play as football independents in 2027, 2028
The Brothers and Owls join two Nashville-area programs in response to growing dissatisfaction with Chattanooga Baylor, Chattanooga McCallie and Brentwood Academy.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies media day: Highlights from returning players and newcomers
Sports CBU approved to join NAIA
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies adding 29-year-old Julius Thomas as assistant coach
Food
Annual Southern Foodways event to be held in Memphis
The Memphis event is only the third time in almost 30 years the Southern Foodway’s symposium has been held outside of Oxford, Mississippi.
Premium Food News The baker behind Moore Truffles pivots to cookies — and a bright purple shed
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville.
Premium Germantown Germantown rejects residents’ appeal of Bodine School expansion
Arts & Culture
Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
The winning artwork will appear on the 2027-28 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Sadly, no readers met Geoff Calkins' challenge to predict the winner.
Arts & Culture Pumpkin to talk about: Your guide to gourds, haunted houses and more
Opinion
Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
The most substantial and, happily, best news from Monday’s season-launching “media day” at FedExForum came from the medical update: There wasn’t much of one.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: 9 storylines for Grizzlies training camp and preseason
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: ‘Donut’ overlook this Midtown bakery
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Whitehaven drum beat
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Whitehaven drummers at the game against Germantown.