MLGW preps to restart rolling blackouts
MLGW said Friday evening that it was preparing for the possibility of TVA requiring its customers to cut power load by at least 5%.
TVA facing outages, record demand as rolling blackouts loom
The TVA faces outages at two of its coal-fired plants and some of its natural gas plants, according to spokesperson Scott Brooks.
‘Overall’ performance lifts Grizzlies over Suns
The Grizzlies grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and scored 72 paint points in a blowout victory over the Suns on Friday night. Related stories:
Airport gets a chance to test de-icing equipment
Inclement weather around the country has disrupted flights and altered schedules. Holiday travelers are urged to arrive early and brace for long lines and crowded parking lots at MEM.
MPD responded to 205 crashes in 18 hours
In the hour before MPD’s inclement weather policy was issued, police responded to 43 crashes. There were 23 crashes in the following hour, and 22 the next.
Olive Branch copes with low gas pressure amid extreme cold
A warming shelter has opened in DeSoto County due to extreme cold, and Northcentral Electric Cooperative has canceled rolling blackouts.
Martin: Is this Penny Hardaway’s best start at Memphis?
Thoughts from John Martin as the Tigers prepare to soon open American Athletic Conference play.
Gary Parrish leaving 92.9 FM
The sports radio talk show host is ending his 13-year run on 92.9FM, but Parrish has another project in the works.
Bane talks return; Morant doubles down on West take
Morant and Bane offer their thoughts on Bane’s return and where the Grizzlies stand in the West.
Social Club: Memphians top Billboard, NPR best 2022 music lists
Nike releases classic Penny Hardaway sneakers and Memphis artists, producers receive critical acclaim.
NASA pinpoints vulnerabilities in aquifer
In some areas of West Tennessee, water is being pumped from the Memphis Sand Aquifer more quickly than it’s being replenished by rainfall.
Herrington shares his picks for best films, actors, actresses of 2022
From big-screen blockbusters to cheap chillers, Oscar favorites to under-the-radar international flicks, Chris Herrington shares his top films of 2022 — just in time for your holiday weekend viewing.
Opinion: Micah Greenstein’s letter from Israel
The senior rabbi of the largest synagogue in Tennessee on how “religious and nationalist zealots of all faiths can wreck any country, as we all know – and Israel is on the brink of disenfranchising the majority of the Jewish people in the Diaspora.”
Conaway: Christmas time, together at table and memory
“Four generations of two families over five decades have spent Christmas Eve with us around this table.”
Metro
Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike in Tennessee for a murder she committed at age 18
A federal appeals court halted the execution of Christa Pike about an hour before it was set to begin Wednesday.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Mystery retailer buys Ikea, and Audubon’s clubhouse tees off
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Premium Public Safety Declining crime rates fall further after Task Force arrival
City of Memphis ‘What an honor’: Loren Roberts emotional as work starts on clubhouse named for him
Business
Inked: Alo Yoga stretches to Southaven; Music, film nonprofit taking Front stage
North Mississippi continues to see renewed large-scale industrial activity — this time with a California-based yoga brand. Plus, MVP3 is getting a Downtown space on Front Street.
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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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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies practice twice on Day 1 of training camp
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis QB now playing with more confidence
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.”
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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.