Grizzlies shake frustrating Pistons for fifth straight win
Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 20 points and four blocks in the Grizzlies’ victory over the Detroit Pistons. Buckley: Jaren Jackson Jr. could be on All-Star paceRelated stories:
Friday prep report: Germantown holds off Whitehaven
Anthony Medlock scores 26 points as Red Devils bounce back from a Thursday loss to Bartlett.
Document reveals complicated details for 3G deal
The agreement will be reviewed next week by Shelby County Board of Commissioners, City of Germantown, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education and the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education.
Millington man sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol riot participation
Ronald Sandlin, 35, pleaded guilty Friday, Sept. 30, in a federal district court in the District of Columbia to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, according to a press release.
Oak Court, whatever happens next, won city’s heart in 1988
Oak Court, in its day, was a pinnacle of shopping and retail lore. It was also the first project that developers Jack Belz and Henry Turley did together.
Suspect dies after officer-involved shootout; TBI investigating
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating circumstances that led to the death of a suspect after a shootout with Memphis police officers.
Larry Brown steps down at Memphis
“Having Coach Brown as part of our program over the last year-and-a-half was very impactful on our student-athletes and me as a coach,” head coach Penny Hardaway said in a statement.
Explainer: The 3G Germantown schools deal, broken down
Read the terms of a formal agreement that would transfer ownership of Germantown Elementary and Germantown Middle Schools to the suburb, and arrange for the sale of Germantown High School.
What to look for in Memphis’ game against Auburn
The contest with Auburn offers Memphis a chance to grab its first signature, NCAA Tournament-resume-boosting victory of the season.
U of M to hike on-campus housing prices
The 3.5% increase is set to take place in fall 2023. The last time the university increased on-campus housing prices was in fall 2017.
Houston flips former Memphis football commit
Johnsley Barbas, who originally committed to Memphis in June, announced through Twitter that he’s going to Houston.
D.C. Scorecard: Same-sex marriage, Big Tech and Brittney Griner
The D.C. Scorecard looks at the partisan split on federal same-sex marriage recognition and the National Defense Authorization Act.
Social Club: Memphians react to Oak Court Mall foreclosure
Locals talk getting their first job at the Oak Court Mall and Kaari Morant’s griddy on Twitter this week.
Cocozza holds soft open in Harbor Town, and is ‘just going to get prettier’
The former pandemic-era pop-up comes into its own with a new location and a menu full of favorites.
Lights — and questions — pop at Olive Branch Christmas display
Light Garden in Olive Branch City Park is a brilliant display of holiday decorations and made the perfect backdrop for one attendee on an unforgettable night.
Everyone ‘made whole’ by 3G deal, say mayors
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo talked in more specific terms about the Germantown schools transfer on “Behind The Headlines.”
Former Memphian blazed a path for fashion designers of color
East High grad Brandice Daniel followed her heart to create Harlem’s Fashion Row in 2007. This weekend, she’s back in her hometown with a sold-out show at Nike.
Metro
Another Shelby County Jail inmate has died
The latest death marks at least the third such fatality in the last 10 days and the 10th so far this year.
Premium Public Safety Woman involved in Mississippi Boulevard pastor’s murder found guilty
Business
MEM airport relatively quiet despite flight cuts
Travelers starting from Memphis seemed unaffected Friday by the current reduction in flights, but some people flying into Memphis told a different story.
Real Estate Former East Memphis Houston’s bought
Sports
Tigers suffer a heartbreaker against Tulane
In a game where Tulane looked to be in complete control with a 21-point lead late in the third quarter, Memphis fought back to within 6 points, but fell short.Related content:
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Food
Former East Memphis Houston’s bought
The former Houston’s restaurant building located at 5000 Poplar Ave. was bought for $2.1 million Friday, Nov. 7, by a regional developer-managed company.
Suburbs
Woman involved in Mississippi Boulevard pastor’s murder found guilty
A jury found Latoshia Daniels guilty of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment in connection with the shooting death of Brodes Perry, a former pastor at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.
Neighborhoods
Arts Beat: Beautifying the city starts with a call to artists
The manager of the city’s percent-for-art program is looking for artists of any age to reimagine crosswalks, neighborhood signs, markers and beyond.
Arts & Culture
These Memphis artists are up for 2026 Grammy Awards
One Memphis artist is nominated for “Best Rap Album.” Blues performers are also represented.
Opinion
Calkins: It’s the best sport in the universe — and it’s booming in Memphis these days
The hottest sport in Memphis? No, not pickleball. Cross country is having a moment. And that’s a very good thing.
Opinion Echols: How well do you know Memphis? Here’s a photo quiz to test your knowledge.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Hot cocoa, holiday shopping and a very short run
Outdoor events are all the rage this weekend, with a fun holiday market, a very short run (with a much longer afterparty) and a hot take on fire pits.