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
New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
A new federal racketeering indictment unsealed Thursday in Memphis federal accuses six alleged Ghost Mob gang members of conspiracy to murder and attempted murder in the aid of racketeering for a 2020 incident firefight with a rival gang.
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Germantown Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk
Premium City of Memphis City to install 30 new traffic cameras — but enforcement efforts lack real teeth
Business
Food Files: Caribbean restaurant launches vegan spin-off
Trap Fusion closes its Cordova restaurant but launches Trap Vegan in its flagship eatery in Whitehaven. Wiseacre Brewing Co.’s new sandwich concept Panuzzo King will launch soon on Broad Avenue.
Health Care St. Jude announces a second Advanced Research Center
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Transportation & Logistics Control of MATA money goes to city trust
Sports
Defense critical in Germantown win over Whitehaven
Larry Johnson’s second touchdown of the game gave Germantown its final lead and then the defense did the rest.
High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis at Troy: What to know before Tiger’s second Sun Belt matchup
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Martin Market Report: A look at the sportsbooks for Week 3 of college football
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex
Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.
Arts & Culture
Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles
This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.
Opinion
Conaway: Drained at Sassy Bass, beached at Tommy Bahama: The Great Walmart Heist
“I swear if we were still having children, or my kids were to have another grandchild, I’d lobby for the name iBank, boy or girl. That’s probably going to be the name of my next dog.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Kinfolk’s Sunday pop-ups and plans for Gussied Up
What is a dive bar anyway? On this week’s Sound Bites, Holly Whitfield talks to Cole Jeanes and Harrison Downing about the definition of a dive bar and about a weekly breakfast biscuit pop-up.