Deck the paws: Pets snap it up with Santa
Humans and hounds head to Hollywood Feed for suitable-for-framing holiday souvenirs.
Hardaway has ‘blueprint’ for what could be the best Memphis team in 10 years
There’s a real possibility that this group of primarily transfers and unheralded recruits can lead Memphis to its most successful season since 2013. Memphis escapes with close home win against Texas A&M Buckley: A hot-headed star. A long hug. Another huge Tigers basketball win.Related stories:
Tigers RB Asa Martin will return for his final year of eligibility
“I want to go one more year,” said the redshirt senior running back, who will use his sixth year of eligibility provided by the COVID-19 season to return to Memphis for the 2023 season.
Questions remains over MLGW power bid process
When GDS Associates first evaluated the 20-odd proposals for Memphis’s power supply contract earlier this year, TVA was not the frontrunner. The initial scoring actually awarded the highest score to NextEra Energy.
‘Hanukkah is about coming together’
“The menorah was always lit in the Temple, and it was a symbol of the eternal and unbreakable connection between God and the Jewish people,” said Rabbi Jeff Dreifus of Temple Israel.
Grizzlies lose to Thunder after bizarre Ja Morant ejection
A seven-game winning streak ended with a perplexing road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were playing without stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey.Related story:
Echols: ‘I look to Hollywood to remind me of the power’
“I believe this old Christmas story is true for lots of reasons. But when I’m in a pinch and can’t think of any of those, I look to Hollywood to remind me of the power in the name that’s behind everything good in my life.”
Three-star quarterback decommits from Memphis
Three-star quarterback Carson Black committed to the Tigers in June before decommitting six months later.
Connect Music aims to put Black artists at the top of playlists
CEO George Monger is out to make sure independent performers artists get every cent they earn from royalties.
Playhouse on the Square phasing out internship program
Playhouse on the Square will end its internship program in favor of more full-time staff and better compensation for contractors through its new Associate Theatre Company.
Hernando not ready to roll out food truck ordinance
Mayor Chip Johnson wants feedback from vendors, residents and customers regarding the rolling restaurants before city officials serve up regulations.
CBU partners with Caribbean medical school to help fill provider shortage gap
Christian Brothers University is partnering with St. George’s University in the Caribbean to provide students with streamlined admissions to its School of Medicine in Grenada.
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Former Northpoint football standout fatally shot in Walls, Mississippi
According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department, Edmonton Elks wide receiver Christian Saulsberry was shot by a Memphis suspect.
Movers & Shakers
PRIZM Ensemble, Allen & Hoshall, Southern College of Optometry, Golden Cross Senior Ministries, Baptist Heart Institute, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Dillard Companies announce additions.
Metro
Heavy winds, thunderstorms expected Sunday night
The National Weather Service warns of severe weather starting around 5 p.m. Sunday. The forecast includes damaging winds with a secondary threat of hail, and possible tornadoes.
Elections Four Tenn. Legislature incumbents win reelection at filing deadline
Spirit of Memphis Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame adding 13 new members
Public Safety Court upholds conviction for man accused of killing rapper Young Dolph
Education As forensic audit results loom, MSCS to update certain processes
Business
Building connections: Bartlett hosts 28th annual Business, Health and Home Expo
The annual Bartlett business expo provides an opportunity for local companies dealing in everything from health care to meals to bookkeeping to promote their services.
Business Wing Guru owner gets diversion but must repay more than $335,000
Real Estate February home sales up with a busy spring expected
Business Power-transformer maker plans to construct $30M manufacturing building
Health Care Company with two Memphis offices hit in suspected Iran-based cyberattack
Sports
Grizzlies overwhelmed in the paint, take seventh straight loss
Rookie Javon Small, who notched a new career-high 23 off the bench, led the Memphis scoring.Related content:
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High School Sports Bartlett falls to Cookeville in BlueCross Class 4A semis
Food
Jittery from java? That’s that Grind City Coffee Xpo.
The love of coffee lured an estimated 700 people to the Grind City Coffee Xpo at Crosstown Concourse, but come bedtime, they may regret the extra caffeine.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Mississippi restaurant to take over San Diego Cantina spot
Suburbs
Collierville threatens to sue over unfinished hotel
An unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing has become a bit of a mess, and Collierville will take legal action if the developer doesn’t straighten up.
Elections In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice
Arts & Culture
St. Patrick’s Day fun, Brazilian food and unlimited coffee
In this week’s To-Do List, Crosstown Arts opens spring exhibitions, the daffodils come in all colors at the Dixon and the Orpheum reveals its next Broadway lineup.
Premium Arts & Culture National Civil Rights Museum open seven days a week in March
Opinion
Calkins: Lionel Hollins has never left Memphis — or stopped working to make it a better place.
Lionel Hollins is the new board chair of Heal the Hood. Why has he stayed in Memphis for 23 years? Because our purpose is lift others up.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Time to shamrock out for St. Patrick’s
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations start early this year, with parades and parties beginning Saturday, March 14.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?
Games
Sudoku: March 13
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