Memphis uses ‘more together team’ to beat Vanderbilt in season-opener
Memphis used a balanced scoring attack and solid defense to seal a win over Vanderbilt. DeAndre Williams and Kendric Davis combined for 33 points.Related story:
Calkins: At long last, a Memphis team that may be better than its hype
Memphis traveled to Nashville and dominated Vanderbilt Monday, 76-67. In the process, Memphis looked like something we haven’t seen from a Hardaway team before. It might be better than its hype! Memphis uses ‘more together team’ to beat Vanderbilt in season-openerRelated stories:
Vandy compares Hardaway’s Tigers to an SEC team after opener
Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse has high praise for Memphis after defense does in his Commodores.
Short-handed Grizzlies battle to buzzer, but fall to Celtics
The Grizzlies made a push in the second half, but fell just short while playing without Steven Adams. Related story:
Where the Grand Hyatt deal went wrong
Internal city documents show that the Strickland administration and leaders at the state level were increasingly uneasy about the debt the city was taking on for the One Beale project — despite the economic benefits.
Early voters’ numbers hint at Election Day turnout
More than 120,000 Shelby County voters cast early or absentee ballots during the 14-day early voting period that ended Nov. 3. Here’s what it might mean for total turnout including who shows up at the polls on election day.
Ballot Basics: Election Day Nov. 8, 2022
Here is everything you need to know about the voting process for Tuesday’s Election Day in Shelby County.
DAs Mulroy, Agee urge Arkansans to vote yes for adult-use cannabis
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy and other Mid-South leaders are urging Arkansas residents to vote yes on Issue 4, otherwise known as the Arkansas Recreational Marijuana Initiative in Nov. 8 midterm elections.
Lakeland’s vision for The Lake District becoming reality
The Lake District continues to welcome new businesses to the mixed-use development near Interstate 40 and Canada Road, but two big-name restaurants, Marshall Steakhouse and Mike Miller’s Let It Fly, could be in jeopardy.
Noteworthy: B.B. King’s Blues Club band, Nix brothers to receive Beale Street honor
The Walk of Fame program was started in 1986 to recognize contributors to Memphis music history.
Silverfield: Tigers can’t waste time pondering officiating
“It does me no good to sit here and say would have, could have, should have and I don’t allow our players to do it,” Silverfield said. “We don’t make excuses. We go out there and charge away.”
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.
DeSoto County wants relief for housing state prisoners
With a growing number of state prisoners held in the DeSoto County Jail, officials are growing impatient with the population and the lack of reimbursements for keeping the inmates.
Prior convictions, gerrymandering suppressing state’s minority vote
One in five Black Tennesseans do not have the right to vote due to a prior felony conviction, according to a 2020 study.
Autura’s connections: Slain minister inspires help for traumatized women
“When Dr. Autura died, whoever knew her and had a covenant relationship with her, something died in them. We want to show what can be born out of trauma. That death and trauma aren’t the end of the story.”
Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 12
Standouts from Bartlett, Fairley, Germantown, Houston and Memphis University School are up for consideration this week.
Voters to decide two special elections on November ballot
A seat on the Memphis City Council and one of three divisions of Memphis City Court are the special election races on the November ballot. The council race will also determine if there is a runoff in December.
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.
Memphis Botanic Garden shines light on Japanese traditions
The Memphis Japan Festival, presented through a collaboration between the garden and the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, showcases all things Japanese.
DeSoto County to subsidize Internet infrastructure to underserved areas
Underserved pockets for Internet service in Desoto County could soon get relief under a plan approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Metro
Alternatives to 75-cent property-tax hike kicked around at town hall
City Council members talked Thursday, May 16, about at least whittling down the tax hike proposed by Mayor Paul Young, with discussing other revenue sources, during a town hall forum at New Salem Baptist Church in South Memphis.
Public Safety Trial delayed for two accused in Young Dolph murder
Business
Mid-South companies meet next generation talent at career fair
Junior Achievement’s JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair brought industry leaders and students together for a hands-on look into careers that are fast-growing, in high demand and close to home.
Premium Food News Food Files: Former ‘Local’ Tavern opens; Japanese flour power hits Cordova
Sports
Memphis Tigers baseball plays longest game in program history
The five-hour and 58-minute marathon marked the longest game by time in program history, eclipsing the record of five hours and 22 minutes vs. Middle Tennessee State set in 2008.
Premium Education Calkins: What’s it look like when a 315-pound lineman learns to swim? PURE joy.
Food
Memphis in May BBQ fest kicks off with sauce wrestling and fiery competition
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is officially underway, with 129 teams from 22 states and four foreign countries vying for the crown.Related stories:
Suburbs
Horn Lake approves new animal shelter to combat increased strays
Built in 1991, Horn Lake’s current animal shelter can hold 47 dogs, but right now, the facility is well past capacity with about 95 strays.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Garden walk, fantasy films and the tea on Mr. Bridgerton
This week, vegan cheese meets wine at Crosstown, a new arts fest comes to Uptown and the City of Memphis turns 205.
Opinion
Calkins: What’s it look like when a 315-pound lineman learns to swim? PURE joy.
The YMCA needs lifeguards. The football-playing kids at PURE Academy need to learn how to swim. The two organizations hit on a creative way to solve both problems. And it’s already making quite a splash.
Podcasts
Grizzlies Podcast: Updates from the NBA lottery and combine
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the No. 9 pick and the Grizzlies avenues for upgrading this offseason.