Grizzlies come up one shot short in barnburner against Boston
Memphis loses to the Celtics and drops to 0-6 at home early in the season.Related story:
Second inmate death lawsuit filed against Bonner, chief jailer and county
The lawsuit filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee alleges the Shelby County jail is understaffed, poorly supervised and holds inmates longer than necessary.
Enchanted Forest and other festive events ring in the holiday season
With the holiday season nearly in full gear, there are plenty of events and lights in Memphis to enjoy. Here’s a list — don’t forget to check it twice! What’s open on Thanksgiving in Memphis, where to order a turkey Related story:
Multiple shooting suspect had history of domestic violence charges
The man found dead after allegedly carrying out killings of four victims and critically injuring another had a checkered past that involved charges of attempted second-degree murder, state charges of domestic assault and federal charges of felon in possession of a handgun. Manhunt following shootings at three locations ends with suspect's deathRelated story:
Memphis women’s soccer season ends with NCAA Tourney loss to Pittsburgh
The Tigers’ women’s soccer team falls in the round of 16 for the second straight season, and the men’s team loses in a second-round NCAA Tournament match.
This Week in Memphis: Grizz take on Dillon Brooks, holiday season kicks off
Also happening: The Memphis Tigers take a trip to the Bahamas, and we’ve got your guide to mastering Thanksgiving with recipes, music and more.
Women’s basketball: Tigers pull away from Bison to get second win
Memphis broke away from Howard midway through the fourth quarter to win a Battle 4 Atlantis tournament game.
Kacky Walton: ‘The Voice’ of WKNO-FM 91.1 still revels in playing ‘beautiful music’
The longtime radio DJ is ‘a Memphian through and through’ and she has a heart for making classical music accessible. “It’s not scary. It doesn’t all sound like the shower scene in ‘Psycho.’”
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win over Alabama State
Yes, it was a 17-point win. But the context of it surely matters.
Bellevue Baptist Church senior pastor diagnosed with kidney cancer
“I’ve had some tests and all, but we’ll be going through a few more things,” said Bellevue Baptist pastor Steve Gaines.
National Adoption Day ‘is always a very uplifting occasion’
Tenn. lawmakers unsure of how to go about rejecting federal funding
Eight hours of meetings focused on federal education funding and whether Tennessee should give that funding up wrapped last week. Here are some of the main takeaways.
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.”
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:
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.
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.
Arlington school board chair to lead statewide association
Dr. Dale Viox was sworn in Saturday, Nov. 18, in Nashville during theTennessee School Boards Association Delegate Assembly at the Opryland Convention Center.
Guest Column: ‘Transitions refocus us on the task of whole-making’
“Transitions offer us time and again the opportunity to choose well how we will be and how we will respond to the world around us when we are not in charge.”
Echols: Memphis City Seminary is ‘bridging the gap’
“In Memphis, there is so much that’s hard to hear. But this —this is something really, really good that’s happening in our city.”
Movers & Shakers
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Agape Child and Family Services and Binghampton Development Corp. announce promotions and additions.
Metro
Gov. Lee: National Guard should be ‘force multiplier’ for MPD
Gov. Bill Lee described the Memphis Safe Task Force as a “long-time” mission that could last six months or longer. Mayor Young’s strategy for working with the National Guard What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis C.J. Davis to remain Memphis’ top cop amid National Guard deployment ‘The world will get an opportunity to watch us succeed,’ Mayor Young saysIn our coverage:
City of Memphis Substation fire left thousands without power in Memphis
City of Memphis City of Memphis questions legality of its employee unions
Business Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
Business
Inked: Overton Park apartments prepare for residents
Also, mother and son lease space at Regalia Shopping Center, and six multifamily complexes were sold in a foreclosure auction.
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Real Estate The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Big sixth inning carries Birds over Saints
High School Sports At Bolton High, a revived girls soccer program is playing for pride and joy
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Breaking down the Tigers’ unblemished home record against power conference schools since 2015
Food
Eat more chicken again on Union Avenue
The Chick-fil-A, which opened in 2009, closed on May 29 for renovations of the 4,400-square-foot building at 1980 Union Ave.
Suburbs
Horn Lake mayor defends tax cut amid criticism
A former Horn Lake alderman says the current administration could have done more to lower the millage rate to help property owners. Mayor Jimmy Stokes said they did what was necessary.
Arts & Culture
New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Opinion
Calkins: Memphis has a rich history of playing the SEC. Is it coming to an end?
For almost exactly 60 years, SEC teams have been traveling to the Liberty Bowl to play Memphis in football. Saturday might be the beginning of the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a new MPD position rankled the department
In the wake of Tyré Nichols’ death, the Memphis Police Department decided it had an absence of supervision in the field, and set out to fix that problem by creating a new position — the second lieutenant. But that solution caused a string of other problems.