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.
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
Huntington National Bank investing $300,000 in Memphis for affordable housing, career training
The Columbus, Ohio-based bank is investing in local affordable housing and career training through partnerships with local organizations like United Housing and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
State Government Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike in Tennessee for a murder she committed at age 18
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Business
Huntington National Bank investing $300,000 in Memphis for affordable housing, career training
The Columbus, Ohio-based bank is investing in local affordable housing and career training through partnerships with local organizations like United Housing and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
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Transportation & Logistics Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County
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Sports
Memphis basketball announces American Conference schedules
Men’s team will open conference play at home against East Carolina; women’s team will open conference play at Tulsa.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest moves into No. 1 spot
Food
Annual Southern Foodways event to be held in Memphis
The Memphis event is only the third time in almost 30 years the Southern Foodway’s symposium has been held outside of Oxford, Mississippi.
Premium Food News The baker behind Moore Truffles pivots to cookies — and a bright purple shed
Suburbs
Collierville considering e-bike education over regulations
Collierville’s proposed guidelines on e-bikes focus on aligning with state law and educating teens about the rules and risks.
Transportation & Logistics Mississippi senator announces millions for roadway improvements in DeSoto County
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Tom Cruise vs. Anne Hathaway, ‘The History of Concrete’
Choose your fighter, celebrity movie-opening edition.
Spirit of Memphis Minnesota artist claims fourth victory at national duck stamp competition
Opinion
Opinion: David Weatherspoon on suspending the gas tax and supporting public safety for District 31
“Tennesseans, like voters across the country, have become disillusioned with the current caustic political environment. I will bring decency back to the state Capitol. I will bring integrity back to the state Legislature.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The new-look Grizzlies begin the season sound of body and mind. That’s a start.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: With football ongoing and basketball season getting underway, we’re talking Tigers
Today, we talk about former players rejoining as coaches, the basketball team’s predilection for 3-pointers and what it will take to get season ticket-holders back into seats.
Collierville The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Sprinkling hope
This jigsaw puzzle shows a rendering of the film room in the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium, which the University of Memphis provided.