Grizzlies beat Thunder, Ja Morant sets new triple-double mark
Grizzlies star Ja Morant passed Marc Gasol for the most triple-doubles in franchise history during a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.Related story:
Desmond Bane out another three to four weeks with toe sprain
The Grizzlies still have not played a game with Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Dillon Brooks all available.
Herrington: Why the bad news on Bane might not slow down the Grizz
The Grizzlies will have to hope that Bane makes it back in due time, that “almost” continues to be close enough, and that Morant, Brooks and Jackson can remain healthy to maintain that “almost.”
$400M Cordova project breaks ground
“This is a wonderful Christmas present for Cordova,” Memphis City Councilwoman Rhonda Logan said. “This will be the catalyst needed for Cordova … and is a perfect example of a public-private partnership.”
MLGW rejects TVA’s long-term contract
MLGW will continue its 80-year relationship with TVA through its current contract, but Commissioner Carl Person encouraged the board to work closely with the utility to seek an agreement that best suits Memphis and its ratepayers.
Southern Heritage Classic announces 2023 teams
Founder Fred Jones announces who will play in the Classic against Tennessee State in 2023 and 2024.
TBI offering $2M contract to test 1,000 sexual assault kits
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a request for proposals on Monday, Dec. 5, for contractors to test around 1,000 backlogged sexual assault kits by next summer.
That’s the ticket! Local company changes film festival scene
This season, Sundance Film Festival attendees will buy their passes through Eventive, a ticketing app made for Indie Memphis by 15-year-old Theo Patt in 2015.
Bartlett High to host top out-of-state basketball talent in Battle of the Bluff
The basketball event features 42 games, beginning on Thursday.
Dixie Greyhound project hits speed bump
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Design Review Board approved plans for the Downtown Mobility Center, two Madison Avenue projects and partially approved the Dixie Greyhound mixed-used development in Uptown.
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win over Little Rock
Just three days after its most impressive showing of the season in a win over Ole Miss, did the Memphis Tigers take Little Rock seriously?
Former Georgia Tech O-lineman commits to Memphis
R.J. Adams is a 6-3, 329-pound athlete with three years of eligibility remaining.
P.O. Press’ Gentry to open Downtown restaurant next month
Chef Jimmy Gentry enters the Downtown restaurant scene with The Lobbyist, opening in The Chisca.
Tigers Football Insider: Silverfield doesn’t mind the later bowl game
The coaching staff is able to continue hitting the recruiting trail while the Tigers have time for extra practices as they look toward next season.
Julian Bolton first to file in crowded Democratic field for state House District 86
The former Shelby County commissioner filed Monday, Dec. 5, in the January Democratic primary special election. There are six other Democrats with qualifying petitions out ahead of the Dec. 15 filing deadline.
Table Talk: Good gravy! Holiday events, gravy takes and our favorite Asian restaurants
The holiday season is here, and events are happening, and for our December reader lunch, we’re swinging with Erling. But first, let’s talk gravy.
Daily Memphian’s holiday reader lunch will be a swinging one
For our December lunch, we’ll feast on a buffet at Erling Jensen Small Bites and play a few games at the Topgolf Swing Suite.
Martin: Could Memphis fans be seeing Fuente again?
The former University of Memphis coach says he’s definitely interested in getting back into college football.Related story:
MSCS sued by two charter schools for attempted closure
The schools allege in the suit that Memphis-Shelby County Schools based its recommendation to revoke their charters on incomplete performance data from the Tennessee Department of Education.
Southaven adds farmers market to Silo Square plans
As the Southaven Board of Aldermen approves more layers for the development, the city’s town square-type project continues to grow.
Germantown’s Hernandez wins Mr. Football award
The senior is just the second Shelby-Metro kicker to claim the state’s top prize.
Inked: Commercial real estate seminar, Memphis ‘Best Places to Go in 2023’
This week’s Inked discusses emerging trends from the Daily Memphian’s commercial real estate seminar, new apartment complex coming to East Memphis, and recognition for Memphis tourism.
NFL Week 13: Notable performances from former Tigers
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard scored multiple touchdowns in a game for the third time this season.
Vinegar Jim’s in Arlington closes next week
Vinegar Jim’s, a mainstay at Arlington’s Depot Square for more than two decades, is closing this month, as the owners move on concentrating on their personal lives.
Metro
Photo Gallery: Snow hits Memphis, Mid-South
As snow falls across the Mid-South, The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber and other staffers gather images of what’s going on around Memphis. Here are Memphis’ snow plans and what’s closed Friday Where to sled: Memphis-area ideas — just don’t listen to Ron Olson Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes Flights canceled across the US; FedEx warns about possible delaysRelated content:
City of Memphis ‘We are up and running,’ MATA, Fire Department updates
Business
XAI vendor secures facility in Memphis
Houston-based Solaris Energy Infrastructure is opening a 34,000-square-foot warehouse in Whitehaven. The company is a vendor for the Elon Musk-founded AI company xAI.
Business Longtime Memphis law firms start new year with merger
Sports
Memphis Grizzlies sign G League breakout Zyon Pullin to two-way contract
The Memphis Grizzlies signed G League breakout Zyon Pullin to a two-way contract. Pullin is averaging 24.8 points, 7.7 assists and 6.7 rebounds through six games of the G League regular season.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: Sure, Taylor Jenkins screwed up. But that’s not what you should worry about.
Food
TikTok ban — and local cookie entrepreneur’s case — go before Supreme Court Friday
“We are being asked to be present so that these court justices can ... put faces to creators and stop seeing this as so much of a battle about data breaches of state information,” said Chloe Sexton of Chloe’s Giant Cookies.
Suburbs
Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: Happy birthday Elvis! Fans gather to celebrate the King’s 90th
The event included a cake cutting and the annual proclamation of Elvis Presley Day.
Opinion
Hill: Believe now? Zach Edey is (still) the rightful ROTY favorite
“Before the doubts about his NBA potential loudened, Rookie of the Year contender Zach Edey was in the gym three times a day preparing for his professional opportunity.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Basketball’s rankings, adjustments, ECU game
With Memphis having a week off between Sunday’s home win over North Texas and its upcoming matchup with ECU on Saturday, coach Penny Hardaway said significant changes to his team’s practice structure were coming. Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss what those are and more.
Games
Word Search: Happy birthday, Elvis!
Can you solve this week’s word search?