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
Memphis teacher vacancies decline, but district still struggles to hire certified educators
Memphis-Shelby County Schools cut teacher vacancies by hundreds compared with this time last year, thanks to a bolstered HR team, an official said. More than 200 new hires hold conditional licenses, which expire in three years.
Premium Transportation & Logistics What a giant train merger has to do with National Guard in Memphis
Behind The Headlines How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
City of Memphis President Trump and Gov. Lee plan to talk next week about deploying National Guard to Memphis
Business
Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Along with providing care for conditions like brain tumors and seizures, the institute is also training a new generation of neurologists.
Premium Real Estate Inked: East Memphis gets hot then cold, Laurelwood gets new art gallery
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
Premium Business Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
Sports
Martin: Memphis football handles business. Now comes the chance to make noise.
Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis game with Arkansas will be televised on ABC
Sports Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Food
Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.
Suburbs
Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”
Arts & Culture
A weekend of creators, comics and cosplay
Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Podcasts
How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: At the zoo
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a Patrick Lantrip photo of Rowan, a young orangutan born at the Memphis Zoo.