Desmond Bane leads Grizzlies in win over Kings
Bane had 28 points to lead all scorers as the Grizzlies ended their three-game losing streak.
Box score: Grizzlies 127, Kings 102
Dec. 26, 2021: The Grizzlies defeat the Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
Mississippi St.'s passing attack a huge challenge for Texas Tech
Slowing SEC yardage leader Will Rogers will be a top priority for Texas Tech’s defense in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. And watch for a former Whitehaven High star wearing a Red Raiders uniform.
Memphis Americans win debut at Landers Center
In the debut of the National Indoor Soccer League, the Americans men’s and women’s teams each posted convincing victories over the Columbus (Georiga) Rapids at the Landers Center in Southaven.
Memphis AD confirms 11 of full Tigers basketball roster vaccinated
In a letter to Tigers fans addressing a number of topics, Laird Veatch says redshirts and injured players are among the vaccinated.
Megasite infrastructure costs top $274 million
Before lawmakers approved $138 million in October, costs had already risen from $60 million to $136 million. On Dec. 20, with no discussion, the State Building Commission approved a budget revision to $274 million.
The extraordinary, ordinary life of Minda Cox
Minda Cox was born in a village in India 33 years ago and adopted 22 months later by a nurse from America. She was born without legs and arms, an extremely rare birth defect known as congenital amputation.
‘I want my books to show children ... their voices do matter’
Shelby County Schools library media specialist Alice Faye Duncan examines two critical points in both Tennessee and American history in her newest books “Evicted,” and “Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free.”
Sequin mural lights up Downtown thoroughfare
The piece, entitled “Subterranean River,” stretches 161 feet and 80 feet on each side, featuring symbols that portray the Mississippi River as a passage for commerce. LED lights shine on the shimmering sequins to mimic the movement of water.
Selfie museum opens in the South Main Arts District
Lucky Fox Studios, a selfie museum, makes its way to the South Main Arts District.
Meeman-Shelby Forest offering free New Year’s Day hikes
The Millington park is one of dozens across Tennessee offering free Jan. 1 events to help residents start the year off exercising.
Grizzlies place three players in health and safety protocols
The Grizzlies will be without their best backcourt defenders against Sacramento on Sunday, Dec. 26.
Metro
City takes aim at Nichols’ family in new court filing
The claims add a new twist to the $550 million civil rights lawsuit that Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, and his estate have filed against the City of Memphis following Nichols’ 2023 beating and death at the hands of five now-former Memphis Police Department officers.
Public Safety Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer
Business
FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis
The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.
Downtown Downtown Malco Theater to be fenced in with conditions
Sports
Friday football report: Houston, Collierville set for Class 6A quarterfinal rematch
Ladeadrick James’ touchdown lifts Mustangs over Bartlett while the Dragons blank Germantown.Related content:
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Food
Memphian wins 2024 World Food Championship division
Eight Memphians were among the 288 teams competing at this year’s World Food Championships; division winners take home $10,000 and a chance to compete for $150,000 in the spring.
Suburbs
Bailey: A tour around the suburbs
Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.
Arts & Culture
Pompeii exhibit gives glimpse into ‘time capsule’
Casts created in hollowed-out spaces of volcanic ash and other artifacts from the frozen city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., are on display at Graceland starting this week.
Opinion
Herrington: Warriors a tough matchup for Grizzlies, but also a model
Friday night in San Francisco, the Grizzlies will complete their first West Coast road trip against a team that’s so far had even more success this season with a similar approach: the Golden State Warriors.
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic
How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.