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 moves forward on sheriff’s pay raise, but not its own
County commissioners are considering a raise for the whoever is elected Shelby County sheriff in 2026. Meanwhile, a proposal to give the next group of commissioners a pay raise was withdrawn.
Shelby County County Commission chooses Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson’s replacement
Metro Fired VA worker back on job
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Business
Memphis Chamber, economists say city is in ‘high-growth phase’
Last year was the first time the city exceeded $100 billion in gross regional product, officials at the Greater Memphis Chamber State of the Economy luncheon said.
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Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Can Memphis capitalize on home-heavy schedule?
The Grizzlies are finally returning to FedExForum for a five-game homestand. Can they distance from Denver as the Nuggets’ schedule increases in difficulty?
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s DPOY chances, Grizzlies’ shifting rotation and more
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis rises in AP Top 25 after blowout win over Florida Atlantic
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Dain Dainja wanted to be a small forward. Memphis had other ideas.
Food
Lucchesi’s heads back to grocery stores
Though Lucchesi’s used to sell its products in grocery stores, a USDA rule change several years ago forced the company to pull its casseroles from stores. But now they are back with a full line, new partners and plans for growth.
Suburbs
Germantown to have large bookstore after 14 years without one
Barnes & Noble is looking to open in Germantown, but the space will be significantly smaller than Shelby County’s existing locations.
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Stephen King is back
One might think that all of Stephen King’s work has already been adapted into a movie or miniseries, but here comes “The Monkey,” adapted from “Skeleton Crew,” one of King’s short story collections.
Opinion
Echols: Nine fresh ideas already happening in Memphis
“These people have no idea I’m writing about them. But they are using what they have in time, money, energy and ideas to bless the rest of us.”
Podcasts
Local Democratic, Republican leaders talk pros, cons of deportation
“... They are not committing any other crime,” Worth Morgan said. “But they are being exploited and they are taking a job away from somebody here in Memphis that would want that job.”