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
Will Shelby County pay back rent for the clerk’s Millington office?
Shelby County commissioners will vote on a resolution that would settle an ongoing dispute with the City of Millington for the $28,800 owed in rent for the County Clerk’s office on Navy Road.
Premium Metro Lee Harris makes a list. Marie Feagins makes Democrats nervous. A candidate makes reference to Wanda Halbert’s inspirational leadership.
Spirit of Memphis ‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Premium Metro Native Memphian is new No. 2 at US Marshals Service — and said there’s no end in sight for Task Force
Premium Metro Whitehaven preachers lament Memphis’ long debate about crime and violence
Business
NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream
Red-light therapy, a type of LED-light therapy, is a treatment that uses wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cells into creating more energy.
Premium Real Estate Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial sells Germantown-based clinic
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Gussied Up-date, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to move
Sports
Herrington: After win, Berlin-bound Grizzlies take Ja Morant uncertainty overseas
The Memphis Grizzlies rebounded from a loss to the Oklahoma City with a win over the Brooklyn Nets as the Ja Morant trade watch continues. Cedric Coward hits 2 late 3s to help the Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98Related content:
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis loses again. And this time, there’s no excuse.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis outmuscled by FAU on the road for first American Conference loss
Memphis Grizzlies Cedric Coward hits 2 late 3s to help the Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98
Food
Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
After more than 40 years of serving Memphis, Westy’s owner Jake Schorr has decided to put the restaurant’s building up for sale.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Paradise Cafe’s broccoli and caraway-cheese soup
Suburbs
‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Jack Knight is one busy 11-year-old. He’s an athlete, actor and aspiring entrepreneur.
Premium North Mississippi Back in the saddle: DeSoto County’s longest-serving supervisor takes reins as president. Again.
Arts & Culture
Aspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts
The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Opinion
Herrington: After win, Berlin-bound Grizzlies take Ja Morant uncertainty overseas
The Memphis Grizzlies rebounded from a loss to the Oklahoma City with a win over the Brooklyn Nets as the Ja Morant trade watch continues. Cedric Coward hits 2 late 3s to help the Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98Related content:
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis loses again. And this time, there’s no excuse.
Podcasts
Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say
State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and County Commission Chair Shante Avant discussed the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration role on “Behind The Headlines” as well as legislation that would allow a state takeover of Memphis schools.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: U of M researchers discover ‘extinct’ weevil
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 11
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.