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
Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty arrested for robbery, kidnapping
Shiesty and eight others, including the rapper’s father, were arrested on federal charges Thursday.Related content:
State Government Lawmaker calls delay on gun bills a ‘slap in the face’ to Tennessee gun owners
Public Safety Woman accused of killing pastor ‘on notice’ for alleged bond violation
Premium Education COVID funding, contracts, controls: What’s in the MSCS audit
Education MSCS audit yields findings ‘consistent with waste and abuse’
Business
Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
It’s all about breakfast — and wings — this week.
Premium Health Care ‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Real Estate Heartsong Church sells 10 acres for $700,000
Premium Real Estate Inked: Stryker, AutoZone and Scan Global Logistics making local moves
Premium Health Care UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Sports
Raptors roll over Grizzlies’ ragtag roster
The Raptors coasted by the Grizzlies, a team currently consisting of 10-day signees, two-way players and a few regular players. Related content:
Sports President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Birds stay unbeaten, Blaze Jordan hits 2 home runs
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Raptors 128, Grizzlies 96
Player of the Week St. Mary’s lacrosse standout wins athlete of the week vote
Food
$15 Deal: La Roche’s falafel platter
But if you have the opportunity to splurge, the lamb is well worth it, says writer Erica Horton.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: New app sounds off on restaurant noise
Suburbs
St. Jude researcher wants to add new perspective to Collierville school board
“When you look at the board and how it’s made up,” said Jason Morrison, “I thought it would be nice to have some new blood in there and some differing perspectives.”
Premium North Mississippi Olive Branch retail strip gets facelift as nearby developments boom
Arts & Culture
All systems go: Memphians gather to watch NASA’s Artemis II launch
Artemis II launched at 5:35 p.m. Central Daylight Time from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Memphians had a front-row seat at the Pink Palace.
Premium Music Visible Music College plans move to Millington
Opinion
Calkins: Hana Haden is going to save the Memphis women’s basketball program. But you don’t have to take my word for it.
“Women’s basketball is booming. Except in Memphis, where it’s been a drag. Hana Haden — the new coach of the Tigers — is going to change that.”Related content:
Guest Columnists Opinion: Data raises questions about accountability in the criminal justice system
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A ‘free’ weekend full of fun
This weekend’s events — the ones The Daily Memphian staff are most excited about, anyway — have one very important thing in common. They are free!
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Organizing draft boards
Games
Sudoku: April 3
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.