Grizzlies beat Hornets on special night for one Memphis fan
Ja Morant assisted his teammates against the Hornets. His mother assisted a young fan to create a night he will remember forever.Related stories:
Calkins: Dillon Brooks knows there are skeptics. But, yes, he can change.
The Grizzlies looked spectacular Friday, 130-99. But the absolutely best part of the night? An efficient (yes, efficient!) Dillon Brooks.
Big-play Bartlett advances in Class 6A state football playoffs
Braylen Ragland leads offense with 360 total yards and four touchdowns. Friday prep report: MUS, Germantown, Houston among the first-round winners Second-round TSSAA playoff pairings for the Memphis area Final regular-season high school football stat leaders and standingsRelated stories:
Young Dolph slaying suspect requests safety transfer
Justin Johnson, 24, has been detained in the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar since he was arrested Jan. 13. He was reportedly attacked in jail in March.
With Doug McGowen at helm, MLGW to be included in city administration
Before his confirmation by the Memphis City Council this week, Doug McGowen indicated MLGW will move closer to Memphis’ day-to-day operations. He also said the city-owned utility could expand to include broadband and has to improve its responsiveness to Memphians.
New MSCS superintendent expected by end of school year
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education will vote to send out a request-for-proposal this month for a search firm to help find a new leader.
Collierville rezoning request for ‘Project Solution’ points to large mystery user
The Planning Commission recommended rezoning of 47-acre site along the Houston Levee corridor.
50 voters get wrong ballots at Berclair early voting site
The Shelby County Election Commission found the problem Monday and did a review of the other 25 early voting sites before determining it was an isolated incident involving the wrong Congressional race.
Sheriff’s office confirms death at 201 Poplar
Due to an ongoing investigation, the name of the inmate and the exact circumstances of the death are unknown, a spokesperson said.
Jaren Jackson Jr. making progress toward return
Jaren Jackson Jr. has begun 3-on-3 play and is ramping up conditioning to prepare for a return to play, but the Grizzlies do not have a target date for the forward yet.
Grizzlies podcast: Early season check-in with Grits and Grinds’ Keith Parish
Keith Parish, of Grits and Grinds and Fastbreak Breakfast, predicted a 30/20 from Morant and Bane before the season began and joins this bonus edition of The Daily Memphian Grizzlies Podcast.
Penny Hardaway says Tigers are ‘going about our business quietly’
The Memphis coach won’t disclose the starting lineup for the season opener at Vanderbilt, but does offer updates on availability of Kendric Davis, Damaria Franklin.
Memphis Coffee Shop Guide: Downtown
As coffee shops have gotten more serious about these dark arts and home setups increasingly mimic what professional baristas can concoct, connoisseurship is definitely on the rise.
Cup after cup: From Otherlands to Comeback to the Anti Gentrification Coffee Club
With the Grind City Coffee Xpo heating up this weekend, Chris Herrington looks at the way Memphis’ coffee culture has evolved.
Chatham leads Germantown school board candidates in campaign funds
Financial disclosures sometimes shed light on who is backing candidates in the non-partisan race.
A big day from Caden Prieskorn could spark a Memphis upset of No. 25 UCF
The Tigers are 4-1 when the tight end scores at least one touchdown, and he’s become arguably the team’s most important offensive player beside quarterback Seth Henigan. Related story:
In the Clubs: Recording studio reopens to teach kids how to make music
“All of (Notes for Notes) studios were in cities that had a rich music history,” said the head of the local Boys & Girls Clubs. “So, I knew we’d definitely be a good fit.”
Mulroy’s office to host expungement clinic, job fair Saturday
Attendees will be able to get help with expungement, child support, traffic fines and fees and job opportunities.
Tigers advance to AAC women’s soccer championship match
Memphis beat top-seeded host UCF and will face SMU in Sunday’s title game at Orlando.
Social Club: 50 years of ‘Let’s Stay Together;’ Memphians name a snowplow
A documentary about The Invaders hits streaming sites and Memphians give their best snowplow names.
Conaway: ‘Opportunity doesn’t exist if you can’t get to it’
MyCityRides is open, exactly where it should be, on Summer between Highland and Tillman, on quite possibly the most Memphis of streets. There are things and vibes on Summer that aren’t anywhere else.
Fowl Arrangements: 901 POP opens floral turkey fundraiser
Floral turkey flare is back as 901 POP readies its third annual flower turkey fundraiser. The Memphis nonprofit will sell its DIY Thanksgiving-themed flower arrangements until Friday, Nov. 11.
$10 Deal: Shelby Forest General Store serves up burgers and more
Friday steak night hasn’t returned, but the Shelby Forest General Store still serves burgers and plenty more seven days a week.
Final regular-season high school football stat leaders and standings
Fayette-Ware’s Cato, Northpoint’s Patterson, St. Benedict’s Ward finish as the area’s top rusher, passer and receiver. Check out all the final regular season leaders and final standings.
Memphis-Shelby schools closed on Election Day
The move is in response to a 2021 Tennessee law requiring local districts to close if their schools are used as polling locations.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Rittenhouse returns; Judge Anderson is replaced
Also happening this week: Michalyn Easter-Thomas provides a Chelsea Greenline update, and Evergreen Presbyterian turns guns into garden tools.
Shelby County County Commission to pick new judge to finish Bill Anderson’s term
Metro Political Roundup: NYC mayor dropped charges recall Ford Sr. case
Premium Public Safety Memphis-area legislators file bills to restructure juvenile courts, more
Business
Movers & Shakers
NST Law and Memphis River Parks Partnership announce promotions and an addition.
Premium Health Care Displaced federal workers grieve lost lives, struggle with uncertainty
Health Care ‘Black Men in White Coats’ event inspires medicine and science careers
Financial Services Orion, Financial Federal deal is dead
Sports
Dainja leads Tigers’ second-half surge in blowout win over FAU
Dain Dainja tied his career with 22 points (8-of-13 shooting), 11 rebounds and three blocks in just 27 minutes as the No. 22 Tigers blew past FAU in an 84-65 victory.Related content:
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Food
Sound Bites: Wally Joe, Andrew Adams talk Acre, James Beard awards
Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams are the guests on Sound Bites to talk food, travel James Beard awards and their recent Lunar New Year dinner.
Suburbs
Collectors pay pretty penny for rare coins
From Buffalo nickels that cost a dollar to a penny that costs nearly $60,000, the Memphis Coin Club’s annual show had it all.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”
Games
Crossword: Penny for your thoughts
Memphis Coin Club’s Coin Show, being held this weekend at Landers Center in Southaven, inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.