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
Photo gallery: AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade rolls down Beale
The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arkansas Razorbacks paraded down Beale Street Thursday, in anticipation of the 66th AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The game will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Update Education MSCS board chair says issues with Feagins can’t be overcome
Business
Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
After filming on “The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Challenge” wrapped in Pennsylvania, Vanessa West and Adrienne Myers met again — this time back home in Memphis over lunch at La Baguette.
Transportation & Logistics American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
Sports
Box score: Grizzlies 155, Raptors 126
NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 at FedExForum in Memphis.
Update Memphis Grizzlies O Canada!: Grizzlies set franchise record for points vs. Raptors
Food
Generational blend: Son opens cafe inside father’s restaurant
Mustapha Mustapha, the owner of Sam’s Main Street Eatery, felt his space needed something more. His son wanted to run his own coffee shop. So, they brewed a plan.
Suburbs
Bartlett schools superintendent contract extended through 2028-29
David Stephens’ contract was extended recently, continuing his service at Bartlett City Schools for four more years. Stephens is the district’s only superintendent since its inception in 2014.
Arts & Culture
Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star
Hollywood sound designer Watson Wu spent a week in Memphis in 2022 recording sounds at the zoo for “Mufasa: The Lion King.”
Opinion
Greenstein: L’chayim — to life!
“I have often marveled how ‘L’chayim’ and Jewish prayers in general were written when my ancestors were persecuted. ... They still contended that life has infinite meaning and light can and must pierce the darkness. ”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.