Without stars, Grizzlies offense struggles in loss to Washington
The Grizzlies were missing Desmond Bane and Ja Morant in the loss Sunday. The injuries to both players are not considered serious.
Box Score: Wizards 102, Grizzlies 92
NBA box score for the Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
The Rock’s Teremana Tequila Truck rolls through Memphis
The truck’s crew served complimentary tacos and French toast sticks to the city’s “everyday heroes” as part of its tour across the country.
Memphis retail market booms despite challenges
Building permits, which traditionally take a week to process, are taking nearly a month now, causing delays in leasing and development in the retail market.
Meet Me in Memphis: President of Redbirds, 901 FC left St. Louis to ‘bet on me’
Craig Unger left his dream of working for the St. Louis Cardinals in his hometown to become general manager of the Memphis Redbirds. Now, he’s added Memphis 901 FC under his reign and is considered “part of the Memphis fabric.” Just a touch of ‘Ted Lasso' for Craig Unger as part-owner of London soccer clubRelated story:
Feast mode: Memphis restaurants offer Thanksgiving takeout meals
If you’re not in the mood to cook Thanksgiving dinner this year, kill two birds with one stone. So to speak.
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.
Echols: ‘My Magnificent Lover’
“Real, gut-level laughter is a gift from God; laughter was his design. It’s also a wildly underestimated instrument of light for both children and adults. It has the power to cut through some dark moments, and we need tools that have power like that right now.”
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.
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.
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.
Lakeland to explore new forms of government
In one of his last moves, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham started the process to push the suburb to consider district representation rather than at-large elections to reflect its diverse population.
City Council Scorecard: Changes at the top and pulling MLGW closer to City Hall
Thecouncil scorecard looks at the moves of city chief operating officer Doug McGowen to head Memphis Light Gas and Water Division and Chandell Ryan to the number two post at City Hall as well as a primer on both positions.
Movers & Shakers
Allen & Hoshall, and Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South announce additions.
Metro
Hundreds of feds to join troops in Memphis within 2 weeks, mayor says
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said the National Guard will not be doing any detainment. “Their role is really going to be more about visibility, eyes and ears on the streets.”
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City of Memphis Competing rallies demonstrate partisan divide over National Guard deployment
Business
FedEx reports positive first quarter results
However, FedEx Freight segment operating results fell.
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Sports
How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.
Brandon Clarke got the best birthday present on Thursday — a group hug.
High School Sports Briarcrest QB wins vote as prep football player of the week
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Food
Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
The Tops location, which suffered another fire in February, had been within four weeks of reopening after a major reconstruction.
Arts & Culture Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finale
Suburbs
Lakeland vice mayor to run for Shelby County Commission
Michele Dial plans to pursue a seat on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners next year, a seat held by Mick Wright, who is term-limited.
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Neighborhoods
8Ball & son launch local nonprofit to be ‘extra hands’ and, on Mondays, feet
Every Monday, a group of about 25 runners and walkers meets in The Heights at 5:30 a.m., but it’s not just about physical fitness.
Music Photo Gallery: B.B. King’s 100th Birthday Celebration electrifies Beale Street
Arts & Culture
New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Two modern classics, one night only
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Duck decor — a look inside the Peabody’s new digs
The Peabody Memphis — the city’s most iconic hotel — has unveiled a $19 million makeover of its guest rooms.