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
U of M, developer to build on-campus apartments for 500+ students
In a first-of-its-kind deal for the university, the U of M will provide the land but Indianapolis’ The Annex Group will own the facility until it is paid off or the school chooses to buy it.
Behind The Headlines Downtown Public Safety Plan emerges amid holiday season
Business
Longtime Poplar Avenue flower shop is for sale
Rachel’s has been a fixture on Poplar Avenue since 1993 but it will close to walk-ins at the end of the year. The clothes closet, food pantry and storehouse of furniture in the florist’s back building — for people who were hungry, cold or moving into apartments with nothing — will close when the shop does.
Transportation & Logistics Airport begins first step to remake ticketing terminal, security
Sports
Houston Mustangs topple Oakland in Class 6A title game
Damon Sisa (179 yards rushing, 1 touchdown, 1 interception) and the defense get the job done as Houston wins its first football state championship.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down the process of Tigers potentially landing in Liberty Bowl
Food
The Wing Guru reopens in Arlington following litigation
After some legal problems with The Wing Guru location in Arlington, the business has reopened under its original owners.
Suburbs
Arlington High grad returns to open new dental practice
Having braces at an early age set the stage for Dr. Angela Washington to earn her dental license, and return to Arlington to open her practice.
Neighborhoods
Inked: Union Avalon Shopping Center is halfway leased
This week’s Inked features new leases at Union Avalon Shopping Center, a new Dollar Tree, a new Footlocker and a retail center/warehouse project.
Arts & Culture
Five must-see shows for December 2023
A Christmastime classic combines heavy metal, classical music and lasers at FedExForum, musical couples will perform together at the Graceland Soundstage and the Orpheum Theatre, and an ensemble performance — including dancing Santas — takes the stage at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.
Opinion
Guest Column: US Attorney Ritz on ‘doubling down’ on crime
“As United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, I know that Memphians are sick and tired of gun violence and violent crime. I am too.”
Podcasts
Downtown Public Safety Plan emerges amid holiday season
The Downtown Memphis crime plan surfaced in October. It could face its first test this holiday season. Officials involved in putting it together talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the plan and the reality it is built to confront.