Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant and Desmond Bane all doubtful vs. Wizards
Jaren Jackson Jr., who started playing 5-on-5 this week, was upgraded to doubtful. The move signals that he is getting closer to a return.
Back to your roots: Elmwood Cemetery’s tree tours return
As the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change, nature-lovers gather at historic Elmwood Cemetery for the return of its annual Fall Tree Tour.
Memphis lands commitment from 2023 4-star guard Ty-Laur Johnson
The Newark, New Jersey, product out of New York City’s Our Savior Lutheran School (OSLS) chose Memphis over offers from N.C. State, Seton Hall, Ole Miss and others.
Memphis women’s soccer upsets Saint Louis in NCAA tournament
The Tigers (10-5-5) will play at No. 7 seed Mississippi State in the second round. The date and time will be announced after the conclusion of all first-round games.
East High alum still striving to reach potential at Memphis
Finally close to being fully healthy, Tigers big man Malcolm Dandridge opens 2022-23 season on a high note.
Recipe Exchange: David’s champion chili
There are chilis, then there is David’s Chili. The winner of a long-ago contest in Mississippi, it originally came from Santa Fe.
Historic Black church looks to next chapter with large renovation project
Collins Chapel dates back to 1841, when it was founded by enslaved people. Since then, its congregants have included Ida B. Wells, W.C. Handy and founders of the local NAACP chapter.
Grizzlies backcourt shines in win over Timberwolves
Ja Morant turned in a signature highlight performance against Minnesota on Friday night. This Veterans Day, Jake LaRavia celebrates his brother, a former MarineRelated stories:
Herrington: Grizzlies win chemistry contest in rematch with playoff foe Minnesota
This rematch of last spring’s first-round playoff series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves was, for Grizzlies fans, an opportunity for gratitude.
TVA’s coal ash cleanup site in Memphis on ‘most contaminated’ list
The report’s complaints hinge on the authors’ interpretation that both the East and West Ponds at the Allen Plant should be subject to federal regulations rather than the state-level commissioner’s order.
Germantown surges past Houston in Class 6A
Malik Mason scores two touchdowns while contributing to a stellar defensive effort.Related stories:
Supply chain issues and inflation make food insecurity issues more complex
The leaders of the Mid-South Food Bank and Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association said on “Behind The Headlines” that food insecurity in Memphis isn’t going anywhere as inflation and other economic factors replace food access barriers that surfaced in the COVID pandemic.
Chase 70: College football fan’s quest to attend most games in a season makes Memphis stop
Ben Chase is on a season-long road trip to attend upwards of 70 games in one season. Thursday’s game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium was No. 46.
When Ron Huery came to your gym, you just had to be there
Memphis high school basketball legend, who died last week at the age of 55, made memories to last a lifetime.
Guest Column: Homeless — but not without hope — in Memphis
“From one end of the state to the other, we have children sleeping on the floors of government offices. There are more than 9,000 foster children in Tennessee, but less than half as many homes exist to care for them.”
Previewing Grizzlies-Wolves with Dane Moore
The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves played a hard-fought playoff series last spring. Could there be a repeat later this season?
Sound Bites: $10 Deals we’ve loved (and some we’ve lost)
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss some of their favorite $10 Deals over the past few years.
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis starting strong despite injuries
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap another good weekend for the Grizzlies and discuss potential changes to the rotation as the team gets healthy.
What Tuesday’s votes say about Tennessee’s bluest county
The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast takes a closer look at the unofficial results in the Tuesday Nov. 8 election.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
Lotsa good news this week: The Tigers basketball team outdid Vanderbilt, The Lake District is taking off despite some setbacks, and record-low water in the Mississippi River creates a haven for treasure hunters.
Metro
Dries: Looking back before Trump’s visit at memorable presidential stops in Memphis
Barack Obama addressing Booker T. Washington High graduates, Bill Clinton delivering one of his best speeches, George H.W. Bush touting “a thousand points of light” only to return four years later to a hostile crowd during his ill-fated attempt for a second term and more are on the list of memorable presidential visits to Memphis.
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Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Public Safety MPD investigating two back-to-back Downtown shootings
Premium Spirit of Memphis ‘It’s not just a bike ride. It’s a sisterhood.’
Business
Movers & Shakers
Regions Bank and Evans Petree PC announce promotions and additions.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Health Care ‘Universe puts you where you’re supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day
Premium Health Care UTHSC looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations
Premium Business TV merger means 1 group will control 3 of Memphis’ 5 stations, worrying some
Sports
Grizzlies 25: Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t in Memphis ‘forever,’ but he made his time matter
Jackson took the baton, becoming a franchise star of another era. Years later, he was traded during a transition to a new era, sharing the locker room with another promising rookie ready to take the baton.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘A Tiger for life’: Julius Thedford will return to Memphis for 2026-27 season. What’s next for the Tigers?
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Update High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Memphis Grizzlies Road return stings in Grizzlies loss to Hornets
Food
From Pine Hill to Lamar Avenue and beyond, Hillboyz builds a Memphis success story
A Memphis-founded brand has global dreams. And it all started in Pine Hill, South Memphis.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Magnolia & May’s shrimp ‘n’ grits
Suburbs
After high-stakes Olympics, figure skaters will celebrate their wins at Stars on Ice tour
After the intensity of the Winter Olympics, a crew of ice-skating performers will display their talents in an exhibition at the Landers Center.
Update High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Arts & Culture
Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
Arts & Culture Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Justice, safety, solidarity, law and order — in Memphis, they have to be the same project’
“Amid the frustrating recruitment challenges facing the Memphis Police Department, I would like to turn our attention to a different critical element of our public safety architecture: the frontline civic organizations engaged in violence-reduction efforts.”
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Podcasts
Changes to how sales tax revenue is divvied up will take effect in July
The new formula and its links to the city’s quest to create 10,000 new and renovated units of housing by 2030 is among the topics discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Bill Townsend on Annesdale Mansion, ghosts and Always Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Regional One caution
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the outpatient center at Regional One Health and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.