Grizzlies celebrate Ziaire Williams after clutch performance
Ziarie Williams spent a week reflecting. Then he emerged with a clutch performance that left Memphis celebrating a 19-point comeback win in San Antonio.
Manhunt following shootings at three locations ends with suspect’s death
Four female victims are dead and one injured after separate shootings Saturday that seem to be related, police said. The male suspect was later found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.
Grizzlies finish job, complete comeback against Spurs
The Memphis Grizzlies completed a comeback in San Antonio on Saturday with the help of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ziaire Williams. Grizzlies celebrate Ziaire Williams after clutch performanceRelated stories:
Conference title is out the window for Memphis, so what now?
Memphis still has a chance to reach a 10-win season for just the fifth time in school history. A win at Temple next week would be the 10th time in school history the program has reached nine wins.Related stories:
Buckley: After SMU loss, it’s weird for Memphis. Awkward. Such a tough call.
“Coach Ryan Silverfield and the Tigers still have a chance for a 10-win season, yet so much more could have been accomplished.”
Women’s basketball: Memphis falls in Battle 4 Atlantis tourney opener
Though Memphis matched Arizona’s efforts in the first half, the Tigers ultimately fell in the first game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in Nassau, Bahamas.
SMU shuts door on Tigers’ AAC title hopes
The Mustangs broke a four-game road losing streak against the Tigers with SMU’s first victory in Memphis since 2013.
National Adoption Day ‘is always a very uplifting occasion’
Mayor Jim Strickland doubles down on ‘broken’ criminal justice system on WKNO
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland talks about coming to the end of his 8-year tenure as mayor in the first part of a two-part interview on “Behind The Headlines.”
Nineteenth Century Club owners ‘totally agreeable’ to paint removal
Owners of the historic building unwittingly created an uproar by starting to paint the brick. But they’re fine with a plan to restore the original facade at the future Tekila Modern Mexican restaurant site.
Two teens fatally shot within days, miles of each other in Frayser
“There’s something that’s got to be done so no other mother has to feel this pain,” said Angela Kirkendoll, whose son Myra died this week.
Second victim from September Collierville shooting dies
A fatal shooting and attempted murder at a Collierville apartment complex two months ago became a double homicide Friday.
Houston hands Germantown its first loss in 6A quarterfinals
Southwind and Fairley also advance in their respective classifications.
Memphis women’s soccer surges past Notre Dame in NCAA second round
The Tigers will face Pittsburgh in the round of 16 at 6 p.m. Sunday in Fayetteville.
Lawyers for Michael Oher want the Tuohys to stop using his name
Oher has been battling the Tuohys in court about a conservatorship that gave the couple control over Oher’s finances, education and medical decisions as well as the ability to sign contracts on his behalf.
Buckley: Just win, baby. It’s all David Jones wants.
The transfer from St. John’s scores 22 in the Memphis Tigers’ win over Alabama State.
Tigers inconsistent, but still outrun Hornets by 17 points
It wasn’t always pretty — at all, actually — but Memphis finished the game shooting 52.5% from the floor and 44% from 3. It also had four players tally double-digit points. Box score: Memphis 92, Alabama State 75 Tony Madlock returns to his ‘roots’ when Memphis hosts Alabama StateRelated stories:
Retail shops team up for ‘Woman-Owned Passport’
The flyer features deals and discounts from 14 local businesses, including ARCHd, Boshi Botanicals, Everbloom Design, Shop Mucho and Mbabazi House of Style.
On the Ballot: Historic finish to Memphis’ election season
Here’s a look at how the 2023 election season shook out, and what’s coming up on the ballot for Memphis voters in 2024.
Lakeland officials reject Garner Lake proposal
A suggestion to change the status of Garner Lake in Lakeland and making the private water feature accessible to outsiders was met with strong opposition.
Sound Bites: The Daily Memphian’s food gift guide
In this episode, Bianca Phillips, Natalie Van Gundy and Holly Whitfield go through their lists of food-inspired gift ideas. Think special bottles of locally distilled bourbon, a tea-party experience, international snack packs and Memphis-made treats.
How the Dixon began its ‘Black Artists in America’ series
Kevin Sharp of The Dixon Gallery and Gardens joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about art exhibits, educational programs — and the massive irrigation project in the gardens.
Metro
County Commission keeps tabs as Halbert cooperating with county auditors
While Halbert is now cooperating, County Commission Chair Shante Avant said she may call a special meeting of the body if the cooperation stops.
Education Some Memphis schools won’t have custodians after board rejects contract again
Public Safety No timeline on appeal in Nichols federal case leaves 2 former officers in limbo
Business Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
City of Memphis Memphis crime drops again, hitting lowest level in at least three years
Business
Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
Former bank CEO Robert “Bob” Hartheimer will plead guilty to a series of child pornography charges.
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Premium Real Estate Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Sports
Martin: Memphis got crushed at Louisville. What’s next for the program?
While it’s probably unwise to base anything off one particular game, the magnitude of the loss to Louisville should cause any Memphis fan to wonder what should be taken from it.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 3
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 3
Food
What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Park + Cherry recently debuted a fall/winter menu, and it’s full of seasonal goodness to take the edge off winter’s chill.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Suburbs
Collierville gathers feedback, gets to work on 25-year plan
“This is not what I want,” Mayor Maureen Fraser said. “This is not what the Board of Mayor and Aldermen wants. This is what you, the community, wants.”
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
Arts & Culture
‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big with Southeastern film critics
Paul Thomas Anderson’s topical action-comedy romp “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s Delta-set horror period piece “Sinners” dominated this year’s awards vote of the Southeastern Film Critics Association.
The To-Do List Champagne dreams: Where to party on New Year’s Eve
Opinion
Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
The Grizzlies are starting all over again: Evaluating the ability of co-stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to elevate this team while still waiting to get whole again.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.