Grizzlies fall to Nuggets, drop second straight
Ja Morant scored 35 points and tried to force his team back into the game, but the Grizzlies didn’t make enough shots to keep up with the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Related story:
$89M renovation of Downtown Sheraton gets boost from City Council
The 5% surcharge on items bought and rooms rented at the Downtown Sheraton hotel goes to finance a renovation of the existing 600-room hotel by the Renasant Convention Center. City Council passes Klondike tax vote, but residents’ concerns remainRelated story:
MSCS votes to transfer Lucy Elementary to Millington
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Millington Municipal Schools District approved an agreement transferring ownership of Lucy Elementary by June 2027. Terms set for MSCS to transfer Lucy Elementary to MillingtonRelated story:
FedEx plans additional cost cuts
FedEx has identified an additional $1 billion in cost savings beyond its September forecast and now expects to generate savings of $3.7 billion.
Shelby County government introduces text alert system
The text messages will only be used in the case of major emergencies, major disasters, terroristic acts or imminent danger that could potentially pose an immediate threat to Shelby County citizens.
What to look for in Memphis vs. Alabama State basketball game
Penny Hardaway should be able to rest key players and try out different lineups when he takes on his old college teammate Tony Madlock and Alabama State. Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway back to ‘strength in numbers’ approachRelated story:
Residents, leaders frustrated with Downtown crime
“It is really important for us to take care of our Downtown space,” said Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis. “It is the face of the rest of the city.”
Local favorite opens second restaurant in The Lake District, just in time for Christmas
The Villa Castrioti story starts in Cordova in 1989, when Adam and Julie Papriniku opened it in Trinity Commons.
Why running back Raydrian McKneely chose Memphis
The running back said his relationship with coach Ryan Silverfield and the way Memphis runs its offense is what drove him to want to play for the Tigers. Old Dominion transfer becomes fifth Memphis commit in one day Tigers football recruiting: Meet the MemphisRelated stories:
Olive Branch sets $18.8M for newly annexed areas, but there’s a lot more to do
Olive Branch has until 2026 to complete improvements in the annexed areas.
Slain football star never stopped believing
Despite being only 5-8 and 188 pounds, former Northpoint Christian School star Christian Saulsberry had the drive to be a professional football player. Four months after achieving his dream, his life was taken.
The Kitchen Table to open in Vinegar Jim’s space
New restaurant owners Alicia and Brad Glover aren’t going to waste any time in bringing a popular Arlington restaurant spot back to life.
Memphis senior offensive analyst accepts head coaching job
Memphis senior offensive analyst Quinn Gray has accepted a head coaching job at Albany State University.
NFL Week 15: Notable performances from former Tigers
Jaguars kicker Riley Patterson kicked a 48-yard field goal to force overtime that allowed the Jaguars to beat the Dallas Cowboys 40-34.
TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders
Totals are through games of Dec. 17 and are for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area.
Metro
Ja Morant’s home burglarized in December 2024
Morant was targeted by Chilean thieves, who allegedly took $1 million in property from the Grizzlies star’s Eads home. FBI charges seven Chilean men with burglarizing star athletes, including one GrizzlyRelated story:
Business Legal aid for immigrant children halted without notice
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City of Memphis Road conditions have improved; MLGW asks customers to conserve
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Legal aid for immigrant children halted without notice
Letter from U.S. Department of Interior stops paid work on cases of hundreds of unattended minors in the Mid-South alone.
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Sports
Ja Morant’s home burglarized in December 2024
Morant was targeted by Chilean thieves, who allegedly took $1 million in property from the Grizzlies star’s Eads home. FBI charges seven Chilean men with burglarizing star athletes, including one GrizzlyRelated story:
High School Sports What to know about TSSAA Division 1 state wrestling
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball NCAA tweaks Memphis basketball results, adding Quad 1 win
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Food
$10 Deal: Pho 4Ever takes the spotlight again
Pho 4Ever, which we highlighted two years ago for its bánh mì dac biet, has perhaps the best bánh xèo in Memphis.
Suburbs
Brian Curry is ready to report the weather — from his backyard
The school board member has spent almost two years sending a daily report to the National Weather Service about the precipitation — or lack of it.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Mardi Gras, griots, pirates and the faces of David Bowie
This week, clothing and pottery pop up next to Hard Times Deli, a new sculpture celebrates caregivers and the Dixon’s director talks about cat paintings.
Opinion
Narcisse: ‘Truth, contested and unreliable’
“There will be much to unsettle us in the days to come. Clandestine raids on small businesses in our community. Vulnerable neighbors who become prisoners in their own home.”
Podcasts
Brooks’ new curator talks about Downtown museum and more
Adeze Wilford is the Memphis Brooks Museum’s new curator of African American art and art of the African Diaspora. She joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”