It’s the shoes: Ja Morant discusses the dunk he always wanted
The Indianapolis crowd full of Pacers fans erupted when Ja Morant made his dunk, and the Memphis Grizzlies were the road team. No one could believe what they just witnessed.
Bane, Morant shine as Grizzlies beat Pacers
Desmond Bane had a happy homecoming and Ja Morant’s dunk went viral in the Grizzlies’ win over Indiana. Related story:
Graceland mourners remember Lisa Marie Presley
Tourists join Memphians outside the gates of Graceland, paying their respects to the King of Rock ‘n' Roll’s only child: “She was the daughter of a legend...” Lisa Marie Presley to be buried at Graceland ‘Passionate, strong and loving’: Tom Hanks, Billy Idol, Sean Lennon remember Lisa Marie PresleyRelated stories:
Cancer-causing chemical endangering Memphis due to EPA’s inaction, lawsuit alleges
The EPA included Memphis’ Sterilization Services of Tennessee on a list of high-risk facilities in August, but a pending lawsuit says the agency is moving too slowly; the Memphis City Council is also considering what actions it can take.
What to look for when Memphis Tigers play against Temple Owls
The Tigers hit the road to take on Temple in Philadelphia at 2 p.m. Sunday, just four days after falling to UCF 107-104 in double overtime on Wednesday.
Dates set for when Germantown Kroger can’t sell beer
Kroger in Germantown will not be allowed to sell beer Monday through Thursday, Jan. 16-19, 2023.
Cohen, Kustoff on either side of Washington’s new power balance
Republican David Kustoff sees the prolonged balloting for the new Speaker as a healthy sign for Republican unity. Democrat Steve Cohen says Republicans will remain unified in the short term, but not in the longer term.
Portrait unveiled for first female Tennessee Supreme Court chief justice
Prior to her 1996 appointment to the Tennessee Supreme Court, Justice Janice Holder was elected to Division II of the Circuit Court of Tennessee for the 30th Judicial District in Memphis in 1990.
MLGW CEO McGowen: Priority is infrastructure overhaul
MLGW president and CEO Doug McGowen says his priority is finding ways to accelerate the $1.2 billion, five-year plan to upgrade the utility’s infrastructure.
Recipe Exchange: Cafe Roux’s Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee
Here’s a nice shrimp and crawfish etouffee from Cafe Roux, and if you want to adapt it to make Catfish Acadian, go right ahead.
Cardinals Caravan rolls into Memphis with top prospects
If all goes as St. Louis would like, outfielder Jordan Walker won’t be back to Memphis but pitcher Tink Hence could be in a Redbirds uniform before the 2023 season is done.
Month-long art showcase coming to Marshall Arts, Slim & Husky’s
A month-long art showcase will feature installations from more than 30 visual artists in two art galleries.
Friday prep report: Arlington downs Bartlett in match-up of state-ranked 4A teams
Tierney Kelsey and Brittani Wells lead the way for Tigers in the I Have a Dream Classic.
Opinion: The winter storm that blew TVA’s cover
“TVA’s days of boasting of reliability ‘superior’ to its neighbors, simply does not hold up to the fact check. Especially when facing the aftermath of acts of God level destruction and storms or extreme temperatures.”
New wave of Bartlett leadership sworn in
Bartlett aldermen approved more than two dozen of Mayor David Parsons appointees, ushering in a new wave of department leaders.
Social Club: ESPN gets a taste of Pollard’s, GloRilla makes hip-hop watch list
Last Sunday’s NFL Countdown featured a mini-documentary on Dallas Cowboys running back and Memphis native Tony Pollard, whose family owns Pollard’s Bar-B-Que.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Memphis has people who can do remarkable things’
This was a case where police, fire, and social services as well as neighbors responded with remarkable speed and care. Memphis has people who can do remarkable things.
What does it take to write novels and short stories plus spend 30 years as a journalist?
David Williams talks about his second novel, his writing process, and his 30 years as a reporter and editor at The Commercial Appeal on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.
Ranking French fries, worst to best
You know you have a favorite kind of French fry, whether it’s a shoestring, fast food fries or waffle cut. So do Jennifer and Chris, and we talk about it on Sound Bites.
Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr. is NBA award favorite
Jaren Jackson Jr. is the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year. Drew Hill and Chris Herrington break down his chances.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
The Daily Memphian captured Lisa Marie Presley’s last appearance in Memphis, and five days later, photographer Mark Weber was at Graceland, where fans remembered the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll.
Metro
Feagins’ nudity contributed to ‘hostile’ environment, former MSCS employee claims in new suit
A former Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee is seeking $1.5 million in damages from the school system for the “hostile and abusive” work environment she claims Marie Feagins created.
Public Safety DA says his office moving through felony cases faster despite heavier workload
Update Elections Candidate’s mother involved in polling site ‘disturbance,’ according to MPD report
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Secret NBA bar and new rooftop bar opening Downtown
Elections Brent Taylor acknowledges sending nude photos
Business
FedEx Freight’s first-ever earnings release includes mixed results
FedEx Freight leadership said during the company’s first earnings call they were optimistic in future growth, due to untapped markets and technological advances.
Premium Financial Services Renasant Corp. merging with Commercial Bank & Trust
Premium Real Estate Bakery coming to Germantown’s Thornwood
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx Corp. beats analysts’ third quarter expectations
Premium Health Care Federal changes threaten revenue for Memphis hospitals, execs say
Sports
NBA box score: Grizzlies 124, Trail Blazers 103
NBA box score for Thursday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Memphis Grizzlies Cam Boozer records triple-double as Grizzlies cruise past Blazers, Ja Morant
Player of the Week Lausanne quarterback voted Player of the Week
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Analyzing how the Tigers have split running back carries this season
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders through Week 10 games
Food
Bakery coming to Germantown’s Thornwood
Palmer House Bakery will have a bigger presence in Germantown as it ventures into its own space nearby Jojo’s Espresso.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Valle’s Rebel Combination
Suburbs
Bakery coming to Germantown’s Thornwood
Palmer House Bakery will have a bigger presence in Germantown as it ventures into its own space nearby Jojo’s Espresso.
Premium North Mississippi DeSoto County Justice Court judge retiring
Arts & Culture
Party like it’s the Middle Ages, and dive into Japanese and Indian culture
This week, Buddy Guy plays Graceland, Cameo hosts a techno vampire dance party and Morning After Club pops up after dark. Plus, we’ve got your Halloween party guide.
Premium Performing Arts Bartlett’s performing arts center keeps losing money. The city wants your ideas.
Opinion
Opinion: Innovation isn’t yet a feature of the system in Memphis
“We have a profound, time-sensitive need for a bold group of public servants who can imagine and operationalize experiments — making creative, rigorous, coordinated policy innovation a permanent modus operandi in Memphis.”
Premium Elections Sanford: Taylor’s sexting scandal renders him unfit for Congress. But the voters will ultimately decide.
Podcasts
Calkins Podcast: Hot start by Grizzlies, a sex therapist on breast cancer and SpaceXAI has jobs for you
The Grizzlies and Tigers both had surprising, big weeks. Geoff Calkins talks about it with John Martin. Calkins then talks with local sex therapist Jennifer Valli about her own breast cancer diagnosis. And author Charles Fishman shares his thoughts about SpaceXAI.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Italian wine and cheese with Bari’s Rebecca Severs
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Bryant’s Breakfast
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the Summer Avenue Sampler at Bryant’s Breakfast that was taken by Mark Weber.