The Lakers crushed the Grizzlies. But that’s not the worst part.
Not only was Memphis (2-9) smacked 134-107 by the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, but they lost key players Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard in the process. Related stories:
Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart leaves game with ankle injury
Marcus Smart needed help to reach the locker room after turning his ankle on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
Sheriff Bonner asks to be dismissed from Gershun Freeman civil suit
Bonner’s request follows previous ones from Shelby County Chief Jailer Kirk Fields and Shelby County government to do the same.
Former Lausanne soccer standout killed in crash, TV station reports
Vinny Garcia had just wrapped up his junior season at Manhattanville College.
Tennessee Department of Education refuses to take stance on federal funds
Tennessee’s education commissioner refused to say Tuesday whether she supports or opposes the possible rejection of more than $1 billion in annual school funding from the federal government.
Collierville Schools board expected to vote on rezoning in December
The Collierville Board of Education will consider its rezoning proposal next month. If approved, the changes would take place in August 2024.
Shelby County Clerk’s Millington office closed Tuesday
The office simply had a closed sign on the door with a clock indicating they would reopen at 8 a.m. There was no explanation for why none of the employees were present. County Commission wants ‘status update’ from Wanda Halbert prosecutorRelated story:
Death of St. Jude researcher is the ninth Downtown slaying this year
The slaying on Tennessee Street is the latest in city’s march toward another possible record year of homicides.
Two jailers indicted in connection to inmate assault
Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner announced the indictments, and the sheriff said there are “a lot of differences” between this case and the officers indicted in the death of Gershun Freeman.
BDSM lecture causes Rhodes uproar
The Rhodes College chaplain invited a dominatrix to lead a discussion, but college administrators canceled it.
Two charged in death of victim found on Tennessee Street
The victim was identified as St. Jude employee Alexander Bulakhov, 32, and comes amid increased concern about Downtown crime, including a recently released Downtown Safety Plan.
Arlington moves to restrict short-term rentals
Following the direction of other cities, Arlington has started the process to limit short-term rentals in the northeastern Shelby County town.
GloRilla surprises Memphis middle school with donation — and performance
The Memphis rapper made a grand entrance at her former middle school, emerging through the stage curtains to perform her song “Tomorrow,” to the roar of the student body.
From Illinois to Guadalcanal to Bartlett: WWII veteran will turn 100 on Dec. 3
His life is a century of travel to spots around the world during a military career that eventually contributed to him landing in Shelby County. It still includes driving himself, golf, church and song.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway will face tough rotation decisions upon return
Once Penny Hardaway returns from his suspension, he’ll have a choice: Pick up where acting head coach Rick Stansbury left off, or employ a by-committee approach he’s leaned on often.
NFL Week 10: Notable performances from former Tigers
Riley Patterson kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired to lift the Detroit Lions to a 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Tigers Podcast: SMU game looms, Memphis basketball off to a nice start
Host Greg Gaston, senior writer Tim Buckley and beat writers Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya break down all things Tigers football and basketball.
All-Region 8-6A football team announced
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, Houston, White Station and Whitehaven recognized by the league’s coaches.Related story:
All-Region Division 2-A West football team announced
Standouts from FACS, Fayette Academy, Harding and Tipton-Rosemark recognized by the league’s coaches.Related story:
Meet Ting, the firm that could provide Memphians fiber internet
Ting Internet could start serving Memphis customers late next year.
What’s open on Thanksgiving in Memphis
Here’s a list of restaurants and bars that will be open on Thanksgiving Day in Memphis and the Mid-South, along with some ideas for catering.
Memphis Symphony and Opera Memphis bring ‘Carmina Burana’ to vivid life
The poems that inspired the music cover a wide range of topics ... the fickleness of fortune and wealth, the ephemeral nature of life, the joy of the return of spring and the pleasures and perils of drinking, gluttony, gambling and lust.
Metro
MSCS begins work on corrective actions after audit
More improvements are coming to internal controls, procurement, human resources and cybersecurity processes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Superintendent Roderick Richmond told board members.
City of Memphis Council confirms new city leaders
Business
The Station can stay open, City Council rules
Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.
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Sports
Where are the 2026 Tigers projected to finish in the American Conference?
This year is especially hard to predict for the American Conference because the conference has five new head coaches.
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Food
Chef Flavas dips back into wholesale, catering after restaurants close
“We have a lot of innovations that are coming to the restaurant and our product, our brand,” said co-owner Chris Moore. “It’s been a lot of different changes, a lot of ups and downs, but we’re here for the long haul.”
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Suburbs
Mississippi responds to DeSoto County supervisor lawsuit
State officials have responded to a lawsuit filed by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster, alleging he waited too long to do so.
Arlington Kiddie Academy in Arlington expected to get renovation, new building
Neighborhoods
Businesses scramble to adjust as $6M makeover closes Front Street
The iconic Front Street Deli is among the businesses struggling with the loss of pedestrian traffic as the city closes the street in preparation for the December opening of Memphis Art Museum.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
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Opinion
Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture
Hill takes a look back and recaps everything he saw from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
Podcasts
What makes a great music city? Music Export Memphis has thoughts
Eric Barnes talked to Elizabeth Cawein, the executive director of Music Export Memphis, about what Memphis does right — and could do better — in being a music city.