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
Hegseth orders the military to provide attorneys for Memphis, border
This week’s memo says the Justice Department asked for 20 lawyers to help support its offices in Memphis, where the National Guard has been deployed by President Donald Trump.
City of Memphis City provides $500,000 to help offset loss of SNAP benefits
Premium City of Memphis One month in, Task Force is impacting crime. And straining the local justice system
Public Safety Another inmate dies at 201 Poplar
Business
What is Memphis’ secret sauce? Grit, grind and creativity, business leaders say
At its first leadership summit, Memphis Challenge announced grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to six local businesses.
Real Estate Memphis Art Museum has a plan for opening
Business IP reports $1B loss
Premium Real Estate Inked: Collierville gets a bigger place for A Great Massage
Sports
Memphis struggles against Auburn in final preseason game
Memphis shot just 36.8% (21-of-57) from the floor and 20% (4-of-20) from 3-point range, had more turnovers (23) than made field goals (21) and allowed Auburn to score 38 points in the paint. Follow along as Memphis closes out preseason play with an exhibition against No. 20 AuburnRelated content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Follow along as Memphis closes out preseason play with an exhibition against No. 20 Auburn
High School Sports St. George’s edges ECS for Division 2-A state title
High School Sports Lakeland wide receiver voted player of the week
Food
$15 Deal: Little Italy’s sausage and pepperoni calzone
The cheese pull on Little Italy’s calzone is like something out of the movies.
Suburbs
Lindsey Whiteside granted bond, home incarceration for 2nd time
Lindsey Whiteside appeared in U.S. District Court in Oxford, Mississippi, on Tuesday for a decision on bond and incarceration as she awaits trial on federal charges involving sexual battery with a minor.
Arts & Culture
Cequita Monique on how she was ‘born into jazz’
Cequita Monique is a jazz singer as well as the founder of the First Sunday Jazz Jam Pop Up Series.
Opinion
Herrington: Three games in, Cedric Coward is already trying our patience
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s weekend breakout game echoes some lofty company. Plus, four other things Chris Herrington liked from the Grizzlies last week.
Podcasts
Cequita Monique on how she was ‘born into jazz’
Cequita Monique is a jazz singer as well as the founder of the First Sunday Jazz Jam Pop Up Series.