Grizzlies hold on in final minute to beat Trail Blazers
Memphis gave up a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but found a way to win on the road in Portland. Related story:
Why a $5 million difference has frozen the Grand Hyatt deal
Chance Carlise of Carlisle Corp. said there’s a $5 million funding gap that is the result of the city delaying closing the deal.
Political Roundup: Early voting, Cohen & Kustoff, Memphis mayor’s race
Thursday is the last day to vote early ahead of next Tuesday’s election day, as congressmen David Kustoff and Steve Cohen predict who will control the House. Plus: Notes on school funding, MLGW and the first mayoral forum.
Serenity Recovery Centers gets $500k federal grant for residential pregnancy treatment
The NIH grant will provide services for pregnant women trying to overcome substance abuse addiction. The director of Serenity Recovery Centers says she hopes it can end the practice of incarcerated women with such issues giving birth in prison and immediately losing custody of newborns.
Memphis basketball will retire Lorenzen Wright’s jersey
The jersey retirement will take place during a ceremony at FedExForum at a future game to be determined by the program and the late Wright’s family.
Renovations underway at Bank of Bartlett headquarters
Bank of Bartlett has started a $2 million renovation at its main offices on Stage Road, an example of the bank’s commitment to the area.
Briarcrest unveils plans for new $12.8M athletic facility
Groundbreaking for the project scheduled for January.
Memphis mayoral candidates face residency issues after federal court ruling
A challenge to a six-month residency rule by a Mason, Tennessee, mayoral candidate came with a ruling last month that could revive a five-year residency requirement in the Memphis mayoral race.
Dream Hotel has new, almost $100M price tag, seeks TDZ incentive
Tom Intrator’s 18 Main is seeking a 20-year PILOT and tourism surcharge for an updated Dream Hotel project.
Varsity Brands says claims in lawsuits are ‘blatantly false’
Varsity Brands and Memphis-based Varsity Spirit are among several defendants named in federal lawsuits that accuse multiple cheerleading coaches of a range of misconduct and illicit sexual behavior with minors.
New MLGW-TVA contract vote scheduled for later this month
The board vote could end a years-long process over who will be MLGW’s next power supplier.
MLGW: $0 bill notices were a mistake
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division said a vendor error caused thousands of residents to receive an email stating their utility bill was $0.
MPD data shows drop in homicides, murders
From January through October 2022, there were 201 murders and 244 homicides. During the same time period in 2021, there were 241 murders and 274 homicides.
Dory to host this month’s Daily Memphian lunch
This month, on Nov. 18, we’re going to Dave and Amanda Krog’s restaurant, Dory.
Table Talk: Picks for Downtown Dining Week and a fall sippin’ party
Downtown Dining Week began in the aughts and includes more than 50 participating restaurants this year.
Not all fund and games: Bartlett students face the challenges of budgeting
On Wednesday, some Bartlett High School students learned the complexities of financial planning as they balanced jobs, housing, child care and daily necessities at the Financial Reality Fair.
Cascades development resumes in Olive Branch
After years of sitting dormant, the Cascades development in Olive Branch has received new approvals and the walk-live-play project could soon start construction.
Strickland among mayors calling for federal help with Mississippi River’s record low
“Low water can have as great a cost, or greater, than high water,” Strickland said. “We have all these tools at our disposal for floods, but very few for droughts.”
Tigers’ defense anticipates a physical matchup against UCF
The defense is going to have its hands full against a physical UCF team that averages the eighth-most rushing yards in the country at more than 244 rushing yards per game.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis looks for its sixth straight homecoming win
The Tigers haven’t lost a homecoming game since 2016 and hope to keep that streak going against UCF.
Inked: Grilled cheese and new name headed to Ferraro’s Pizza site
This week’s Inked covers updates and potential road closures in the Pinch District and a partnership between Poag Shopping Centers and Jones Lang LaSalle.
Hernando to vote on 1% tax for parks
Hernando voters will consider adding a 1% tax to prepared foods, such as restaurants and delis, to help fund an improved parks program in the DeSoto County city.Related story:
Metro
Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
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Business
Flights canceled across the US; FedEx warns about possible delays
FedEx released a service alert Thursday saying delays and disruptions for inbound and outbound shipments are possible “due to local conditions and restrictions.”
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Sports
After a dismal 2023-24 season, things look up for ECS
Character-building losses last year paved the way for a 13-1 start for the girls basketball team at Evangelical Christian School.
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Food
$10 Deal: The Lamplighter’s bare bones, but delectable, cheeseburger
Pair your burger with a beer, cue up a Patsy Cline song on the jukebox and let yourself be charmed by the misshapen magic of this Midtown institution.
Suburbs
World famous horses gallop back to Memphis
The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in more than a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week
Arts & Culture
‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore dies at 89
At Stax Records, Sam Moore and Dave Prater — as Sam & Dave — transformed the “call and response” of gospel music into a frenzied stage show and recorded some of soul music’s most enduring hits.
Opinion
Conaway: Let’s pick the cabinet
“Aside from the obvious point that we could all suggest better than we’re going to get, the larger point is that we’re all going to need each other as things shake out in Washington.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Basketball’s rankings, adjustments, ECU game
With Memphis having a week off between Sunday’s home win over North Texas and its upcoming matchup with ECU on Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway said significant changes to his team’s practice structure were coming. Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss what those are and more.
Games
5 by 5 crossword: Jan. 10
If snow is falling, you definitely have time for a quick crossword.