Trail Blazers end Grizzlies’ five-game winning streak
Dillon Brooks scored a career-high 37 points, but it was a cold-shooting night from the other Grizzlies. Related article:
Silverfield reminds players how they’ll be remembered
History could be made in an otherwise mediocre season, depending on the Hawai’i Bowl.
Calkins: COVID didn’t cost Memphis the Tennessee game. A failure of leadership did.
‘The Memphis-Tennessee game was canceled because too many Tigers players were unvaccinated. That’s an indictment of Penny Hardaway’s leadership.’ Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellationRelated articles:
Tyler Harris, Landers Nolley tested positive, leading to Tigers’ cancellation
Coach Penny Hardaway, who previously said that 90% of the Tigers were vaccinated, “probably just misspoke on that” figure.
Tigers’ game against Alabama State canceled
The University of Memphis had to cancel its second straight basketball game due to COVID-19 protocols in the program
For some, pressure of holidays rings in season of heightened stress
For many people, the expectations of the holiday season are simply too much. And if they become overwhelmed, they might just call the Memphis Crisis Center, where volunteers are waiting and listening.
Efforts to bolster police force face tall obstacles
The MPD has gone from 2,449 officers a decade ago to slightly more than 1,900 today. The problem is national but also unique to Memphis in some ways.
‘We see the Medical District as the new frontier’
Both private and public development have come to the Memphis Medical District.
Shelby County loses one seat in State House GOP redistricting plan
The proposed political map, which was unveiled Friday, Dec., 17, takes one seat away from Shelby County, while adding three to Middle Tennessee.
Calkins: A debacle in Nashville
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
What’s next for Tigers after Tennessee cancellation?
University of Tennessee coach Rick Barnes seemed pretty adamant that the two in-state rivals wouldn’t be rescheduling a game for this season. So where does that leave University of Memphis basketball?
Box score: Trail Blazers 105, Grizzlies 100
Dec. 19, 2021: The Portland Trail Blazers defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum.Related article:
Ja Morant back on Grizzlies sideline, testing out knee
Coach Taylor Jenkins would not set a firm date for a Ja Morant return, but said the point guard is ‘really close.’
Metro
Memphis mayor, police chief encourage city to ‘heal together’
Following a not guilty verdict in the trial of three former police officers for the death of Tyre Nichols, Chief C.J. Davis said her departments is “committed to rebuilding trust and working together toward a stronger, safer Memphis for all.”
Premium Education Sell, lease, donate, demolish: MSCS may repurpose 10 buildings
Premium City of Memphis This Memphis budget season is all about ‘sacred cows’
South Memphis XAI’s second data center could use enough electricity to power 40% of Memphis
Business
South Korean company to double capacity at South Memphis facility
The company plans to nearly double its annual transformer output in the U.S. to over 250 units in two years, according to The Korea Economic Daily.
Health Care Meharry Medical College buys local Sanitas clinics
Transportation & Logistics Breeze announces new nonstop flight to Florida
Premium Real Estate Oak Court developers want it to be ‘truly mixed-use property’
Sports
Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2025 offseason player rankings, Part 1
Chris Herrington counts down from No. 18 to No. 10 in the first installment of his two-part, offseason Memphis Grizzlies player rankings list.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Holes in Memphis’ 2025-26 frontcourt could be cause for concern
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies summer dates: A look at the draft, free agency, summer league
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis falls in extra innings to Charlotte — again
Food
Bar Limina is ‘not here nor there’ — but it will be soon
When Bar Limina opens soon in the Edge District, it will include a rotating cast of guest bartenders to showcase “awesome creative work.”
Suburbs
Bartlett officials grapple with tax rate after property values rise
Kristi Francavilla, the city’s assistant director of finance, says in calculating the budget the city is “trying to address our rising costs” in areas such as public safety, employee benefits and infrastructure.
Arts & Culture
Growlers going back to roots with local bands
Two concert bookers from Growlers join Minglewood Hall, precipitating changes at both venues.
Opinion
Calkins: Central’s jazz band is playing Lincoln Center. And it’s thanks to y’all.
Ollie Liddell, the director of bands at Central High, wasn’t sure how his jazz band would get to the Essentially Ellington contest at Lincoln Center. Then Memphians came through for him.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis hires Tuomas Iisalo as head coach
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss why they believe the Grizzlies ultimately hired Tuomas Iisalo as the head coach.