Herrington: Ten games in, Grizzlies season is right on track
Ten games into this new season, the 7-3 Grizzlies are on pace for 57 wins and are once again close behind the conference-leading Phoenix Suns.
Steven Adams helps Grizzlies survive comeback by Wizards
The Grizzlies gave up a 23-point lead, but managed to escape with a win over the Wizards on Sunday night. Related story:
Arlington Veterans Day event salutes those who served
Olin Pickens, a 100-year-old World War II veteran and former POW was the main speaker. He called being released in April 1945, “One of the happiest days in my life. I got my freedom back.”
Collierville honors all who serve, remembers ‘forgotten war’
Patriotic tunes, war stories and Tootsie Rolls were part of Collierville’s 14th celebration honoring those who served ahead of the Veterans Day holiday.
Eight years in the making: The Zoo, the park and greensward saga comes to an end?
Over the years, possible solutions have included a new parking garage as well as shuttle services as two city mayors, multiple community leaders and even the police have joined the fray.
Memphis women’s soccer team wins AAC title match
Shae Taylor scored on an assist from Momo Nakao in the 99th minute to help Memphis (9-5-5) secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Tennessee private prison operator ramps up campaign spending
CoreCivic gave $107,490 to Tennessee politicians and PACs from July to September, the majority going to incumbent Republicans. The company has stayed in business despite a high murder rate and accusations of underinvestment in safety.
Silverfield’s still chasing 8 wins, but Tigers must first become bowl eligible
An eight-win season seemed more probable when the Tigers were looking at a 4-1 record with seven games remaining. Now the Tigers need to win at least two of the last three just to reach a bowl game.
Calkins: What was Ryan Silverfield thinking? And will it cost him his job?
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield made an inexplicable call that helped Central Florida defeat the Tigers Saturday. No, the call won’t cost him his job. But all the little things are adding up.
Local Welches thrive with their own grape juice
After seeing their business grow during the pandemic, a pair of local winemakers in Millington expect to see more success as the area changes.
2023 3-star foward David Tubek commits to Memphis
The Glendale, Arizona, native is a senior at Arizona’s Dream City Christian School.
Memphis basketball season forecast: Tigers with something to prove
Penny Hardaway decided his team would try to prove itself on the court this year “instead of just talking” about it. That quest begins Monday, Nov. 7, with a season-opening showdown against Vanderbilt in Nashville.
Mikey to Memphis: Penny Hardaway does it again
Just when it seemed like Penny Hardaway might be shifting his recruiting focus to transfers, he goes out and lands two highly ranked high school recruits.
Tigers Table Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin tackle hot Memphis basketball topics
The Daily Memphian’s Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin bandy about the most intriguing questions surrounding the Memphis Tigers’ 2022-23 season.
Once fellow NBA stars, Hardaway and Stackhouse set to face off as coaches for first time
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway and Vanderbilt Jerry Stackhouse both were college All-Americans and NBA stars who now lead major college basketball programs.
Echols: ‘Don’t grow up. It’s a trap.’
“It makes sense of a mother’s tears on the first day of kindergarten or at high school graduation. It recognizes a college graduate’s homesickness for her roommates. It validates a father’s emotion as he gives his daughter away on her wedding day.”
Understanding Tennessee’s proposed ‘right to work’ constitutional amendment
Tennessee voters have the opportunity to pass a constitutional amendment that would ban all-union workplaces and require unions to provide services for which workers do not have to pay.
Gov. Lee makes Collierville campaign stop, predicts ‘correction’ by voters
Collierville was the last stop on the governor’s three-day campaign bus tour. Lee’s supporters, plus some opponents of the “Right to Work” amendment to the state constitution, came out to greet him.
Lakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
Education leader wants ‘complete’ search for MSCS superintendent
Terence Patterson says on “Behind The Headlines” that a national search is essential to choosing the next MSCS superintendent.
OrthoSouth stretches to Crosstown, Arlington and Atoka clinics
In 2019, OrthoMemphis, Tabor Orthopedics and the Memphis Orthopaedic Group rebranded as OrthoSouth.
Metro
Memphis under flash flood warning until after 5 p.m.
Memphis ‘got lucky' Wednesday. But rocky weather will continue through the weekend. And motorists who encounter standing water are reminded to “turn around, don’t drown.”
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Update Metro Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing 6
Public Safety Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Shelby Farms indicted for first-degree murder
Business
Falling Into Place: Broad Avenue shop closing, but the future is sweet
“There’s nothing sad about any of this,” Falling Into Place owner Mary Claire White said. “I feel really, really good about what I’ve done for 10 years. I’m excited to focus on the next thing.”
Health Care Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
AAC commissioner working on basketball strength of schedule
The American Athletic Conference has been talking with other leagues about potential nonconference scheduling agreements.
Sports Redbirds, Tigers postpone baseball games
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis makes case for hosting AAC basketball tournament
Memphis Grizzlies NBA reportedly examining gestures between Ja Morant, Buddy Hield
Food
Bittersweet bakers: 17 Berkshire closing, Jacques Louise opening in Midtown
As it closes, 17 Berkshire is “passing the torch” to gluten-free bakery, Jacques Louise.
Suburbs
Southaven expanding animal shelter
As the Southaven community has grown, the need for an expanded facility has become increasingly apparent to both city officials and local animal welfare advocates.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Hot Foot Honeys, drag time travel and a bad tattoo contest
This week, Martin Luther King Jr. is honored, a fashion legend is celebrated and a mid-century home transforms into a vintage pop-up shop.
Opinion
Narcisse: Giving up more than just chocolate this Lent
Lent should unsettle our belief we’ve done anything to justify what we have and what others do not. And that, I believe, is a way of life worth living.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Word Search: April theater in Memphis
Can you solve this week’s word search?