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?
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Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
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
County Commission fills Ford’s former seat
The Shelby County Commission returns to 13 members after the body named its newest member to serve the six months remaining in the term of Edmund Ford Jr.
Public Safety Collierville officer resigns after Fayette County arrest
Business Mississippi moving too fast on xAI permit decision, NAACP says
Education Tennessee would be required to use federal funding to feed low-income students under new bill
Metro The AM/DM podcast: It’s your last chance to run for governor
Business
Tax incentive for Germantown’s The Standard development fails
A TIF for the project, which replaces Carrefour at Kirby Parkway and Poplar Avenue, failed by a 3-2 vote.
Health Care Regional One Health gets green light for new Memphis hospital
Business Mississippi moving too fast on xAI permit decision, NAACP says
Premium Spirit of Memphis Inside the world of Memphis model railroaders
Business Daily Memphian adds new reporters, interns
Sports
Memphis Grizzlies, missing 10 players, lose at Brooklyn Nets
GG Jackson scored 18 points in the loss. The Memphis forward has now scored in double figures in 16 of the last 17 games. Related content:
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Nets 126, Grizzlies 115
Sports Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker signs with Kansas City Chiefs
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Thanks to dramatic foul shots, Memphis basketball’s season stays alive. Here’s what it means.
Food
New Eats: West Memphis’ food truck park has hot tamales, gizzards and more
The food truck park is currently home to three permanent food trucks with a fourth joining them next month.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Belltower Coffee’s green goddess sandwich
Suburbs
Challenger emerges for Arlington alderman, while Lakeland sees new face vying for school board
With the deadline looming on Tuesday, March 10, who is running for August school board races and the Arlington municipal elections?
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Arts & Culture
Overton Park Shell will ‘shell-ebrate’ 90 years over four days
The historic Memphis venue will honor its musical legacy with free concerts, local artists, a performance by Booker T. Jones and — of course — birthday cake.
Premium North Mississippi A killer experience: Inside Jerry Lee Lewis’ restored Nesbit estate
Opinion
Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
“Consumers have been scammed out of tens of millions of dollars in recent get-rich-quick schemes.”
Opinion Echols: ‘What wrestling with God has looked like for me’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: It’s your last chance to run for governor
This week begins with a flurry of government activity.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Zach Edey injury update raises concerns
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Patrick’s prime time
Today’s puzzle is the interior at Patrick’s Neighborhood Bar & Patio in East Memphis and was taken by Mark Weber.