Grizzlies win battle of depth against Mavericks
The Grizzlies took care of business against the banged-up Mavericks to win their fourth straight.
Box Score: Grizzlies 97, Mavericks 90
Dec. 4, 2021: The Grizzlies defeat the Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
‘All united to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’
Seventeen thousand runners, including cancer survivors and some running in memory of loved ones, were part of the throng trotting through Downtown and Midtown streets.
Calkins: A schism! Jealousy! The Memphis Tigers are coming apart
Penny Hardaway blames a schism in the locker room for the Tigers’ third straight loss. But is that the result of how he is coaching the team?
Tigers lose third straight in sloppy game against Ole Miss
The Tigers went with another lineup change, but poor free-throw shooting and more turnovers sank their efforts.
Josh Minott might be the key to solving Tigers’ locker room issues
If the University of Memphis basketball team is hoping not to self-destruct, more players need a mindset similar to that of freshman Josh Minott.
Box score: Ole Miss 67, Memphis 63
Dec. 4, 2021: University of Mississippi defeats University of Memphis in Oxford, Mississippi.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
All but one of this week’s best photos feature faces, and we think they’re pretty terrific. Cast a vote for your favorite.
Funding for South Memphis projects takes big step forward
Neighborhoods that would receive the tax-increment financing would include Soulsville/South Bellevue, South Third/Gaston Park area, French Fort, South City and South Main/South End.
Friday prep report: Northpoint, MAHS split a doubleheader
Brylee Faith Cherry and Geoffrey Shaw lead their respective squads to impressive victories on Friday. Plus, check out roundups of other games and box scores.
DeSoto County Schools adding classrooms to address continued growth
Continued growth in DeSoto County means a need for increased classrooms and cafeteria space in the North Mississippi district.
Big River Park plans halfway to $5M goal for land purchase
A leader of the Big River Park Conservancy and the CEO of Ducks Unlimited talk on Behind The Headlines about plans for the flood plain across the Mississippi River from Memphis that include restoring farm land to hardwood forests and native grasses.
Memphis sons of immigrants, refugees win state soccer cup
Team of teens from Memphis neighborhoods counter “pay-to-play” youth sports machine with Play Where You Stay.
Revised Lakeland Park project moves closer to meeting city’s regulations
The newest plans for the nearly 100-acre development include a three-story senior living facility; as well as walking trails, ponds, and tree preservation areas.
Metro
City solid waste employees get $2,000 bonus in city budget
After the vote against the 5% pay raise, AFSCME employees filed out of the Memphis City Council chambers, raising the possibility that the trash might not get picked up.
City of Memphis Memphis City Council approves $5M for AutoZone Park
Premium Education Collierville Schools leader’s contract extended
City of Memphis MLGW could charge SpaceX, other big users more for water
Premium City of Memphis SpaceX recommits to building water recycling plant
Business
From greenfield to gravel: Truck yards hiding in plain sight in Memphis
Industrial Outdoor Storage sites are secure open-air sites typically used to park commercial vehicles, stage shipping containers or store heavy equipment, and they’re scattered throughout Memphis's major industrial areas.
Premium Health Care PTSD and alcoholism can ruin veterans’ lives. This UTHSC researcher’s solution could one day treat both.
Premium Real Estate Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
Premium Real Estate Inked: Sonic Drive-In coming to East Memphis
Premium Transportation & Logistics Tennessee tourism aims to fight AI fakery
Sports
Grizzlies select Cameron Boozer with third pick of NBA Draft
Boozer will join center Zach Edey and wing Cedric Coward as the core of what the Grizzlies have declared a rebuild.
City of Memphis Memphis City Council approves $5M for AutoZone Park
Golf Is the future of Memphis golf tournament in question?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies Draft Day Notebook: Is Cameron Boozer’s path to Memphis clearing?
Premium City of Memphis Memphis drops consultant, weighs AutoZone Park overhaul
Food
Local sommelier earns Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence
When the leadership at Amelia Gene’s asked their liquor distributor if he knew anyone who could be their sommelier, he replied, “What do you think about me?”
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Vergos family’s Greek Horiatiki salad
Suburbs
Collierville student wins at National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York
The ceremony — hosted by Bowen Yang, formerly of “Saturday Night Live” — followed a 10-day intensive that included coaching sessions, training and rehearsals led by Broadway professionals. Participants come from 58 programs across the U.S.
Premium Education Collierville Schools leader’s contract extended
Arts & Culture
Collierville student wins at National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York
The ceremony — hosted by Bowen Yang, formerly of “Saturday Night Live” — followed a 10-day intensive that included coaching sessions, training and rehearsals led by Broadway professionals. Participants come from 58 programs across the U.S.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Supergirl’ flies, ‘Cooley High’ looks back
Opinion
Herrington: As draft week arrives, Grizzlies set to add foundational player. Will they part with one, too?
There are three “No. 1” picks in the 2026 draft. By Tuesday night, one of them will be a Memphis Grizzly. But what other comings and goings will this week bring?
Opinion Maxey: Walking is a way of slowing down the body — and speeding up the brain
Podcasts
John Zeanah wants city planning to be smarter — so he wrote a book
Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”
City of Memphis City and county budget seasons are winding down. Here’s what two local leaders have to say.
Games
Sudoku: June 22
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.