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
The Early Word: Politics of the Task Force and a lawsuit from Blackburn
MSCS has a new board chair, Germantown grandkids get school perks and the Indie Memphis lineup has dropped.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A year of the Memphis Safe Task Force
Premium Metro How Memphis Safe Task Force became a battleground for Tennessee Republicans and local Democrats
Premium Education Germantown grandkids can attend suburb’s schools free if capacity allows
Metro Blackburn sues, Hagerty seeks disbarment of Special Counsel Jack Smith
Business
Huntington National Bank investing $300K in Memphis for affordable housing, career training
The Columbus, Ohio-based bank is investing in local affordable housing and career training through partnerships with local organizations like United Housing and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
Premium Transportation & Logistics Abortion pill debate reaches FedEx annual meeting
Transportation & Logistics Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: ARTSmemphis adds to leadership
Sports
Week 7 high school football preview: Briarcrest puts perfect start on the line vs. CBHS
The Saints are looking to make a bit of program history against their, for the time being, rivals in Division 2-AAA.
Memphis Grizzlies He watched Carlos Boozer on his favorite VHS cassette. Now, he gets to coach his son.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Zach Edey on the mend and help on the way, Grizzlies embrace being big
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball announces American Conference schedules
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders through Week 6 games
Food
Table Talk: Local chefs to use surplus foods and produce rejects in food competition
The seventh annual Reharvest Memphis competition at Crosstown Concourse will challenge chefs to create dishes with imperfect produce and surplus ingredients.
Food News Annual Southern Foodways event to be held in Memphis
Suburbs
Germantown grandkids can attend suburb’s schools free if capacity allows
If capacity exists, Germantown Municipal School District will allow grandchildren of residents and children of alumni from the suburb’s schools to enroll.
Premium Collierville Collierville considering e-bike education over regulations
Arts & Culture
Hattiloo Theatre raises the curtain on city’s cultural identity for 20 years
This year’s Spirit of Memphis award recipient Ekundayo Bandele discusses how a self-described introvert went from rap battles in Brooklyn to running one the nation’s four freestanding Black theaters.
Arts & Culture Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love’ to close Indie Memphis Film Festival
Opinion
Opinion: 1 year ago, they told Memphis to be afraid
A year after warnings of occupation, authoritarianism and terror, Memphis is safer — and the hyperbolic rhetoric deserves a reckoning.
Guest Columnists Opinion: David Weatherspoon on suspending the gas tax and supporting public safety for District 31
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A year of the Memphis Safe Task Force
As of Sept. 29, the Memphis Safe Task Force has been on the ground in the city for a year.
Memphis Tigers Basketball The AM/DM podcast: With football ongoing and basketball season getting underway, we’re talking Tigers
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Rockey the Redbird
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis Redbirds mascot Rockey that was taken by Wes Hale.