Grizzlies frustrated, two ejected in loss to Timberwolves
The Grizzlies’ 27 turnovers were the most by the team since Nov. 3, 2007. Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks were ejected in the loss. Related story:
Memphis routs North Alabama in tune-up game for Tigers
Memphis cruised to a 87-68 win over North Alabama on Wednesday night at FedExForum in a game that was more a dress rehearsal than anything else. How Keonté Kennedy can help the Tigers become a Top 25 team Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya and Martin on value of Damaria Franklin, moreRelated stories:
In push to legalize marijuana, could Tennessee be the ‘last state standing?’
Even with growing support among Tennesseans and state leaders, medical and recreational legalization still face a long legislative process.
MSCS asks for funding for new high school
The district asked commissioners to consider partnering with them as it faces the possibility of losing ownership of four of its schools, including Germantown High School.
Shelby County Health Department gets $14M, ‘game-changer’ grant from CDC
The funding is part of the CDC’s $3.2 billion investment in local and state awards to strengthen public health infrastructure across the nation.
Victims accuse city officials of ‘pattern of false statements’ in rape kit lawsuit
In a legal twist in Memphis’ rape kit lawsuit, victims cite new evidence about DNA testing that could have been used to solve sexual assaults by strangers.
New 901 FC coach aims to put own stamp on club
A strong returning roster and club’s vision for the future attracted the former Newcastle player Stephen Glass to coach Memphis 901 FC.
Former Memphis football coach Chuck Stobart dies at 90
“He had a lot of belief in a lot of young men,” Greg Stobart said of his dad Chuck, who coached at Memphis from 1989-1994. “Tried to make them better people and give them structure like all good coaches and mentors do.”
House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved.
Five Memphis-area concerts to attend this December
Coming to a stage near you this month: A legendary Motown band, an Orange Mound-born rapper with national acclaim and a three-time Grammy Award-winning a cappella crew.
Table Talk: A milestone birthday and the gift of sound advice
On a milestone birthday, Jennifer Biggs has more than restaurant recommendations to impart. Plus, plenty of food news.
Inked: Hyatt merges with Dream Hotel
This week’s Inked shares news on the Hyatt and Dream Hotel merger, new Inked Memphis location and two historic Memphis locations seeking National Register of Historic Places nominations.
Tigers Football Insider: Quindell Johnson and Chris Howard named All-AAC First Team
Six Tigers earned all-conference honors on Wednesday.
Germantown retail center to preserve church’s history as ‘The Congregation’
Members of “The Congregation” will include a local coffee shop and two other tenants at Forest Hill Baptist Church’s former location.
Region 8-2A football team announced
Standouts from Fairley, Freedom Prep, Hillcrest, KIPP, Manassas, Mitchell, MLK Prep and Oakhaven honored by the league’s coaches.
Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya and Martin on value of Damaria Franklin, more
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin bandy about the most intriguing questions surrounding the Memphis Tigers as of late.
The Daily Memphian hosts commercial real estate seminar
Four industry executives will be featured at the Commercial Real Estate: Review and Forecast Seminar at the Memphis Botanic Garden on Thursday, Dec. 1.
Metro
The Early Word: State money goes Downtown, and Ford pleads guilty
New Taylor bill targets legal immigrants, Calvary Church sheds light on painful past and the Grizzlies finally get a home win.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis
Education Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
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winter weather City of Memphis ‘Efficient melting’ coming for Memphis on Groundhog Day
Business
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
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Sports
Grizzlies enjoy team-wide romp in last home game before trade deadline
It was the first win for the Grizzlies on their home floor since Jan. 11 against the Brooklyn Nets. Related content:
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Food
Recipe Exchange: Boscos’ wood-oven shrimp
There’s a signature appetizer at Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. in Overton Square that was inspired by a trip to the Big Easy.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Sunrise Memphis’ bi bim bowl
Suburbs
Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes, but others wonder how the suburb would make up the lost revenue.
Arlington Former Arlington High standout ‘just really wants to win the Super Bowl’
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Satisfying our craving for crafting
The Bluff City has a taste for zine-making parties, vision-board groups, flash-tattoo embroidery classes and beyond.
Arts & Culture Gloria Wade-Gayles, who wrote about living near border between Black and white in 1940s and ’50s Memphis, dies
Opinion
Calkins: Robert Pera remains city’s best hope for keeping Grizzlies in Memphis
What is keeping the Grizzlies in Memphis? Robert Pera. And that’s it. He’s still the best chance the city has to keep the team.Related content:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis
The scene in Memphis has been very different from the one in Minneapolis, and there are many theories about why that is.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Back to work? Again?
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 2
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?