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
Voting-rights bill passes Tennessee Senate committee
SB0336, sponsored by state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, would remove the requirements for persons convicted of certain felonies to have fully paid all court costs associated with their crime to be eligible to vote.
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Metro Tennessee Valley Authority appoints a new CEO
Business
FedEx laying off 200+ outside Nashville
The company is closing a site in Lebanon, Tennessee, as it is ceasing service to a key customer.
Shelby County Officials seeks public comment on xAI air permit
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Sports
Memphis falls to Mississippi State for its ninth consecutive loss
The Tigers jumped out to a three-run lead but couldn’t respond after Mississippi State scored five unanswered runs.
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score: Warriors 134, Grizzlies 125
Memphis Grizzlies Curry hits 12 3-pointers, scores 52 as Warriors defeat Grizzlies 134-125
Food
Wing Guru owner Billy Richmond indicted
The owner of a popular Memphis wing restaurant chain has been indicted for theft and tax fraud, local court records show.
Food News Aldi to open Medical District store next week
Suburbs
Wells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
North Mississippi Broadband internet service reaches into rural areas of DeSoto County
Neighborhoods
Aldi to open Medical District store next week
The latest from the no-frills national grocery chain will be located at 785 Union Ave., in a building that once housed an Office Depot.
Spirit of Memphis At Dogchella, it’s all about love for our four-legged friends
Arts & Culture
‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Saint Joan’ among April theater openings
A Broadway version of classic Marilyn Monroe film — with plenty of tap-dancing — is one of several shows opening in Memphis theaters in April.
Music Big & Rich, The Revivalists to play SmokeSlam
Opinion
Martin: In this Final Four, there’s a message for Memphis
Memphis won’t get the chance to get closure in San Antonio for the 2008 title game. That doesn’t mean that there still isn’t something for Penny Hardaway and Memphis to take from the last four teams remaining. Memphis forward Damarien Yates enters transfer portal, per reportRelated content:
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Podcasts
The state of the Memphis dining scene
The owner of Biscuits & Jams, the owner of Cameo and Mary’s BOTE and the former owner of Edge Alley discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the industry this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”