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
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.