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
After 160 years, oldest law firm in Memphis was ‘left with no option’ but closure
Apperson Crump ended its operations at the end of 2025. It leaves behind a legacy not just in the Memphis legal community but the city’s history, attorneys said.
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Business
AutoZone earnings climb as new mega-hub stores beat sales expectations
AutoZone’s mega hub and commercial business strategy has it poised to continue growing in the summer months, officials said during an earnings call Tuesday, May 26.
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Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis dominates Omaha, claims series set
The Memphis Redbirds will return to AutoZone Park Tuesday to begin a six-game series against the Louisville Bats.
Spirit of Memphis Former Tiger Billy Buford remembered as ‘friendly guy’ on 1972-73 Final Four team
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Food
Pie, oh pie! Longtime Tonica staffer starts new bakery
Bob’s Bakery will focus mainly on sweet and savory pies but will also offer pastries such as brownies, cookies, mini pound cakes and hand pies.
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Suburbs
Germantown resident’s house backs up to manure pile, but annual horse show doesn’t bother her
Some may be annoyed by the sights, sounds and smells that accompany the Germantown Charity Horse Show, but not some of those who live near the festivities.
North Mississippi Hernando High substitute teacher arrested for child pornography
Neighborhoods
Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Briarcrest alumnus in ‘Beauty & the Beast’ at the Orpheum
The Lakeland native started out in the children’s programs at Germantown Community Theatre, Playhouse on the Square, Harrell Theatre and New Day Children’s Theatre.
The To-Do List Eat spaghetti gravy at Italian Fest, and dance to Italo disco at Wiseacre
Opinion
Opinion: People — not dogs — have created our stray problem
“There is no shelter system, rescue network or group of volunteers large enough to absorb endless human irresponsibility. Memphis cannot rescue its way out of this.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: ‘A garden is the remedy to the human condition’
Podcasts
GOP nominee for county mayor defends state intervention in city and county
John DeBerry, the Republican nominee for Shelby County mayor, talked on “Behind The Headlines” about state intervention in Memphis and Shelby County as well as his hopes for a gradual withdrawal of the Memphis Safe Task Force.