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 Early Word: Quail Ridge goes from holes to homes, and Rox will reopen
ALSAC has a new leader, and so do three city departments. Plus, girl dinner is having a moment at the Overton Park Shell.
City of Memphis Memphis Parks appoints new director
Premium City of Memphis City puts teeth in blight fight
Business
A bonanza of bonsai
Brussel’s Bonsai in Olive Branch may be the country’s largest bonsai nursery but it’s “just a blip in what’s possible” with bonsai.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium South Memphis How the fight over Elon Musk’s air permit could change Memphis
Sports
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway wants ‘marquee’ games on schedule
Hardaway spoke to reporters Tuesday about the Tigers’ home-and-home scheduling agreement with Baylor, the addition of South Sudanese big man Simon Majok and more.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis starting QB to be named ‘a couple of weeks’ before season opener
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall to 76ers in Salt Lake City Summer League finale
Food
It’s not Pancho’s Green Dressing but it is local
And, soon, it will be in area Kroger stores, courtesy of Oh Grate!
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Suburbs
Collierville sues party house owner
Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett looking to recruit brewery, new boutique shops
Neighborhoods
30 fruits, almost 40 vegetables, all in a 50-by-50-foot space
In Berclair, organic gardeners Brad and Penny Behnes are taking vegetable gardening to new heights.
Visual Arts Incognito presents an art mystery where buyers are encouraged to buy what they love, not what they know
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Lucky Lady Caftan Club (of Memphis) launches
“May the good vibes find you free, fabulous and flowing” is the tagline of the Lucky Lady Caftan Club of Memphis.
Music Bobby Rush to play in Overton Park Shell fall concert series
Opinion
Opinion: Whose side is God on?
The more urgent and humbling question isn’t whether God is on our side. It’s whether we are on God’s side.
Premium Dan Conaway Conaway: The Fourth is in all of us
Podcasts
Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’
The Shelby County Election Commission chairman and the elections administrator talked about low voter turnout and election off year mechanics on “Behind The Headlines.”