Ja Morant shares frustration with fans’ comments after loss
In his first game back from his knee injury, Morant said “the remarks from the fans actually hurt.”
Herrington: Don’t mind hecklers, Ja. Best version of Grizzlies needs you at the wheel
It’s the first game back, so it’s best not to jump to conclusions as everything gets back in order.
Thunder get revenge, spoil Ja Morant’s return to Grizzlies
Ja Morant scored 16 points in his return, but the Memphis offense didn’t do enough to take care of business against one of the Western Conference’s worst teams.
Box score: Thunder 102, Grizzlies 99
Dec. 20, 2021: The Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Grizzlies at FedExForum. Related article:
Video shows Freedom Prep coach assaulting son during game
War Eagles’ star player was struck repeatedly during tournament game in Brighton.
31 Omicron variant cases confirmed in Shelby County
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County Commissioners Monday, Dec. 20, that caution is recommended for holiday gatherings.
Pay raises approved for next elected commission, mayor and sheriff
The commission being elected in August with at least six new members will get a 19.9% pay raise. The mayor and sheriff elected on the same August ballot will get 21% raises.
County Commission approves Tom Lee Park redesign funding
Locals send love, donated goods to tornado victims ahead of Christmas
Groups gather goods, share love to those who lost everything to the devastating tornadoes that caused havoc across multiple states earlier this month.
What 5 coaches said about Penny’s handling of Tigers’ predicament
The Daily Memphian spoke to five coaches who addressed what Hardaway’s responsibilities were, and what they tell their own players.
Iris Orchestra to suspend operations after spring
The Iris Orchestra is the most frequent group utilizing GPAC.
Kelsey trial delayed until after 2022 election
State Sen. Brian Kelsey’s trial for campaign finance charges has been delayed by more than a year, until after the 2022 elections.
Charges dropped against Katrina Robinson, who will enter diversion
Prosecutors in a federal case have dropped charges against Sen. Katrina Robinson, D-Memphis, and two codefendants in a plea deal.
U of M athletic director: Enjoy Hawaii, but not too much
University of Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch played in Hawaii 27 years ago, and he knows the temptations. “Bowl games are a lot more fun when you win them.”
Foo Fighters, Lil Wayne among Beale Street Music Fest headliners
The Beale Street Music Festival returns in April after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus.
Patterson Pitmasters set new world BBQ record with weekend event
A weekend event to break the Guinness World Record succeeds, even if the rain and cold called it off earlier than planned.
Penny Hardaway: Tigers still want to play Tennessee
If Tennessee remains unwilling to reschedule, Hardaway hopes the Tigers can pick up a big game with another school.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week for Week 4
Standouts from Fayette Academy, Hutchison, Lewisburg, St. Agnes and White Station up for consideration this week.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week for Week 4
Standouts from CBHS, Cordova, Fayette Academy, St. Benedict and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday, Dec. 23, at 5 p.m.
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.
Premium Health Care HPV vaccines up in Memphis area
Premium Business ‘A place to belong’: Memphis Youth Symphony leader reflects on changes, looks forward
Premium Real Estate Bass, Berry & Sims leaving Downtown to anchor East Memphis development
Premium Health Care Will Shelby County pay for a new Regional One? Coopwood isn’t sure.
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.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland chooses houses over commercial in rezoning vote
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.
Premium Chris Herrington Herrington: Playing true and false on Memphis Grizzlies first impressions
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.