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
This Week in Memphis: Aldama is a free agent, and fireworks light the sky
The 2025-2026 NBA season officially starts Monday with free-agency negotiations, and we take a look at what that means for the Grizzlies. Plus, we’ve got a guide to Fourth of July fun.
Premium Health Care Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Public Safety Man arrested for allegedly bringing gun into 201 Poplar
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Business
Movers & Shakers
Marx-Bensdorf Realtors and Moskovitz, McGhee, Brown, Cohen & Moore announce additions.
Premium Health Care Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Premium Food News Food Files: New bakery opens
Transportation & Logistics Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Sports
Grizzlies reportedly extend offer to Santi Aldama, open door to return
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman spoke about the forward last week, making it clear that Aldama remains a valued player on the team.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
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Food
$15 Deal: The N’awlins at Bayou Bar & Grill
Come for the sandwich. Stay for the secret-recipe, spicy, sweet Zydeco sauce.
Suburbs
Bailey: A special home for a hero
William Brooks paid a steep price in serving this country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. This week he received a gesture of appreciation for his sacrifice.
Arts & Culture
Pro tips for pollinator gardens
How to get more native plants into your yard — and your life. Related content:
Opinion
Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
Podcasts
Metal Museum head talks about future, new plans for old building
Executive director Carissa Hussong breaks down how the new Metal Museum building dramatically increases the programming — and the revenue generation — that will be possible in the museum’s new home.