1982 Liberty Bowl: How Bear Bryant’s parka made it from Memphis to a museum
On a wet, frigid December night 40 years ago, Alabama’s legendary coach bundled up in a coat from a Korea that is the last vision of him for many.
On Grizzmas eve, Memphis has thoughts of payback
“I’ve been waiting for this game since the schedule came out,” Dillon Brooks said. “I’m happy to play on Christmas. I’ve always wanted to play on Christmas. ... Everyone as a collective group has been waiting for this game.”
Downtown Memphis makes strides to a more walkable future
As an influx of projects slowly but surely rise against Downtown Memphis’ horizon, the city inches toward walkability. But “you don’t get walkable communities thinking solely of pedestrians.”
Eight years after closure, Haywood County’s Hospital is back in business
Less than one hour north of Memphis, Haywood County Community Hospital has reopened, bucking a statewide trend of rural hospital closures that carved out a health care desert between Memphis and Jackson.
Roger Wolcott, dedicated to homeless, dies in Calif. hospital
The founder of Memphis' Constance Abbey ministry to the homeless died early Saturday, Dec. 24, of injuries sustained in a biking accident near San Francisco.
Recipe Exchange: Kelly English’s milk punch (and Jennifer’s, too)
It’s another one, two punch in our regular reader exchange. This week, it’s milk punch made two ways, one in a batch and the other by the glass.
Hernando mayor: ‘We have in no way given up on our parks’
City officials are looking for ways to finance park improvements despite the defeat of a tax dedicated to that purpose.
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.
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.
‘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:
Memphis Tigers football signees
The Tigers have signed 23 players during the early signing period that ends Friday, Dec. 23.
2022’S MOST INSPIRING STORIES
‘Memphis’ novelist celebrates fiction debut — and Black women
From the beginning, Tara M. Stringfellow knew she wanted the protagonist to be an artist.
By Elle Perry
Suburban residential home market softening
Nationally, home sales notched their longest streak of declines in 23 years as sales dropped for a 10th consecutive month in November.
Social Club: Memphians top Billboard, NPR best 2022 music lists
Nike releases classic Penny Hardaway sneakers and Memphis artists, producers receive critical acclaim.
Grizzlies podcast: Previewing Christmas week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming road trip for the Grizzlies and the bizarre ejection of Ja Morant on Saturday night.
Merry traditions, from the breakfast table to the cocktail shaker
The Biggs and Herrington households like a nice breakfast on Christmas Day, and we say hold the fruitcake. But we respect your right to love it if that’s what makes your Yuletide bright.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Seems everyone is telling Santa what they like. You can get in on the act and tell us which photo you prefer.
Metro
Two men open fire at each other at Raleigh Walmart
Two men shot at each other at Raleigh Walmart, but missed. One of the men, however, shot himself in the leg and is in critical condition at the Med. Police have detained the other man, with charges likely.
Metro How the Memphis area is preparing for snow; what’s closed Wednesday
State Government Judge denies Brian Kelsey’s latest legal maneuver to avoid prison
Update Education Memphis-area schools close due to winter weather
Business
Memphis-based medevac adds life-saving treatment on the fly
Hospital Wing, which provides helicopters across the region for emergency dispatch, is taking the next step to provide critical care when “every minute matters.”
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Sports
With $80M almost out the door, what’s next for the Grizzlies lease?
The Memphis City Council voted Tuesday to allocate $80 million in cash — supplied by the state — for repairs to outdated infrastructure at FedExForum and potentially reimburse the Grizzlies for work already done at the publicly owned arena.
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Food
Hard Times Deli opens Tuesday, bringing chefs and sandwiches to the Edge
At Hard Times Deli, from the local trio behind the Secret Smash Society, the sandwiches are considered works of art.
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
Floral murals will welcome spring flowers at Germantown garden
As visitors return to Oaklawn Garden in Germantown with warmer weather and blossoming flowers in spring, they’ll notice a vibrant addition to the Cloyes house that sits on the grounds.
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
Grizzlies podcast: West Coast split; Vince Williams Jr. impact
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ performances against the Suns and Clippers and discuss the importance of Vince Williams Jr. as Memphis looks to the playoffs.
Games
Jigsaw: No place like home
This week’s jigsaw features a photo from the Memphis Tigers baseball team’s win.