Memphis ends non-conference slate with easy victory over Alabama State
The Tigers (10-3) picked up a 83-61 win over Alabama State on Wednesday night at FedExForum in their final game before AAC play.Related story:
Memphis impacted by shortage of antibiotics, children’s pain relievers
“I’ve been a retail pharmacist for 33 years and I’ve never seen a shortage of antibiotics until this year,” said the owner of a local pharmacy.
Leaders, residents say goodbye to giant pandas
“It does make me sad that we will have to say goodbye to them after they’ve become such a part of our Memphis history and what we know and love about our Memphis Zoo.”
Memphis could feel wind chills as low as 15 below Friday
“(It will be) too cold to be outside for long periods of time,” said a NWS meteorologist. “And, in addition to that, we do have our winds that are going to be gusting up to 40 miles per hour.”
Memphis native makes homecoming official on early signing day
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield has known junior college transfer offensive lineman Chris Morris since he was an eighth grader. Now Morris will be joining his locker room. Related story:
Two Mid-South natives named to NFL Pro Bowl Games rosters
Running back Tony Pollard from Melrose High School and long snapper Morgan Cox from Evangelical Christian School were named to the Pro Bowl Games rosters the NFL announced Wednesday.
Table Talk: Ciao Bella opens, plus last-minute gift ideas
Still shopping for gifts? Try an experience — or a Seessel’s pie.
Suspect arrested in Saulsberry slaying
An individual has been arrested in the alleged killing of former Northpoint football standout Christian Saulsberry.
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.
EDGE board approves Parkside extension, three inner-city loans
The 60-acre Parkside at Shelby Farms mixed-use development received a development agreement extension until Dec. 31, 2023.
Doug McGowen heads first MLGW meeting as severe cold bears down on Memphis
Though dangerously cold wind chills are predicted for the Memphis area, MLGW doesn’t expect widespread power outages. But McGowen is keeping a focus on the local water system.
FedEx pilots say company is dragging its feet at the bargaining table
The Air Line Pilots Association released a statement accusing FedEx of not doing its due diligence to reach a deal.
Inked: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium seeks multi-use design
This week’s Inked includes updates on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and a new hotel to multifamily conversion on Poplar Pike.
Sanford: Litterbugs are hurting our legacy as a beautiful city
For the sake of all of us who believe cleanliness is indeed next to godliness, let’s make a commitment in the new year to support the cleanup efforts in Memphis.
O-line standout Izavion Miller just wanted to play. Now he will, in the SEC
COVID-19 sent the former Wooddale standout to junior college. He signed with Auburn Wednesday on the first day of the early-signing period. Memphis high school football recruiting: Meet the area’s top commitsRelated story:
MSCS awarded for work with minority and women-owned businesses
“It is absolutely wonderful,” said Joyce Douglas, manager of the district’s MWSBE program. “We are truly grateful to be recognized for our efforts to help women and minorities do business with Memphis-Shelby County Schools.”
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.
Olive Branch’s first RV park comes with questions
The Board of Aldermen voted 7-0 for the application submitted by Amji Investments LLC, which wants to create a destination RV park with a lake and up to 85 vehicle slots.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis linebacker plans to be more of a leader next season
Linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku feels more confident in the defensive system after playing a season with the Tigers.
Memphis poverty disruptor expands efforts to 15 more nonprofits
“I think the biggest thing that we’ve done is shown that there is a way that you can actually measure poverty-fighting effectiveness objectively with analytics ... and still be compassionate and caring.”
Germantown finds a new Santa — right in its IT department
Germantown didn’t have to go all the way to the North Pole when the city’s official Santa Claus retired.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Oak Court Mall plan and Father’s Day dinner
Also happening this week: Memphis City Council’s budget deadline looms, and Shelby County Commissioner Miska Clay Bibbs holds a town-hall meeting.
Premium Public Safety Everybody Speeds: Where HAL 9000 meets the Highway Patrol
Premium Public Safety Everybody Speeds: Memphis-area tickets are down, but traffic deaths are up
Premium Public Safety Nichols’ attorneys want stay lifted for former cops
Business
This women-owned firm has grown from Memphis to 19 states
Founded in 1999, Consilience Group has expanded its presence through word of mouth, referrals and recognition for its work.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Le Bonheur doc retires from Heart Institute he built
Premium Music Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale
Health Care From the bottom to the top: Clinic continues to add wellness treatments
Sports
Arkansas wins Super Regional, eliminating defending champ Vols 11-4
Logan Maxwell had three hits, including a game-breaking grand slam, and Arkansas defeated defending national champion Tennessee to sweep the best-of-three Fayetteville Super Regional.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series finale to Indianapolis for series split
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball New Tiger Curtis Givens III has found his way ‘back home’
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Zach Edey suffers injury
Food
Dine with Pride: Drag brunch celebrates parade’s Grand Marshals
Chef Eli Townsend said he always looks forward to the Grand Marshal brunch: “It’s the bittersweet closing of Pride Fest and our last opportunity to celebrate ourselves in this way until next year.”
Suburbs
Lakeland doesn’t raise property tax rate
Lakeland has passed the final reading on its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, maintaining the certified property tax rate set after reappraisal, unlike other local suburbs.
Arts & Culture
The art of connection: Memphis artist crafts community one collage at a time
Through a podcast, artist gatherings, guided walks through Overton Park and his popular collage parties, visual artist and musician Zack Orsborn has found people who are, like, really creative.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meeting Huey’s onion ring specialist
Edible Memphis editor Stacey Greenberg comes back to “Sound Bites” to talk about her food tour of Mexico City and old-school, longtime Memphis restaurants.