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
The AM/DM podcast: Motorists take notice of task force
With traffic stops being a large part of the task force’s activities, anecdotal evidence suggests some area drivers are becoming more conscientious about expired license plates and revoked driver’s licenses.
Premium State Government MPD is not working with ICE on immigration, Young says
Education MSCS says it’s on track to improve chronic absenteeism
Business
How Malcolm Rawls helps Memphis RISE
“So many people in Memphis, unfortunately, are pros at managing poverty,” Malcolm Rawls said. “The biggest challenge is breaking the shame and stigma around asking for help with money and money management.”
Premium Real Estate ‘A rising tide lifts all boats': Local vet has a vision for Collierville Square
Premium Business New initiative introduces Memphis-area students to high-demand careers
Sports
Herrington: These Grizzlies need patience. Does a ‘joy’-less Ja Morant have any to give?
The demonstrative, communicative Morant fans witnessed in the season’s opening three-game homestand seemed like a distant memory Monday.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Can Morant get his joy back? He says ‘We’ll see’
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis had a ‘great practice’ Monday
Food
What to order: The Memphian’s Korean BBQ short ribs and mushroom flatbread
Why bar hop the block when you can simply hop on an elevator?
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: What seasoning makes Memphis fries so good?
Suburbs
Heroes needed: Youth Villages preps for annual Holiday Heroes initiative
The Holiday Heroes program for Youth Villages is underway and the organization is looking for volunteers to make the holidays special for young people under its care.
Premium Lakeland Puppy love: Lakeland city manager falls for new best friend
Neighborhoods
He won awards as a powerlifter and bodybuilder — and at 71, he’s not done yet
Growing up in New Chicago inspired Kevin Swannigan to work hard. One of his proudest moments came when he posed as the muscular image on the National Civil Rights Museum logo.
Real Estate Memphis Art Museum has a plan for opening
Arts & Culture
Orpheum Theatre Group to get a ‘facelift’ by 100th anniversary
The revitalization project is the latest in the Orpheum Theatre Group’s work to modernize the Downtown campus.
Arts & Culture Photo Gallery: Celebrating Día de Los Muertos
Opinion
Guest Column: ‘Living in Memphis means choosing life over fear’
“We can’t let people who don’t actually live in Memphis tell us how terrible our own city is. ... Yes, there’s risk here – but there’s also rhythm, resilience and beauty.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis once again finds itself at a crossroads. Let’s make sure a MATA bus is there to give us a lift.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Visit a Downtown restaurant and the City Council
On this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips help you prepare for the week ahead.