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
MSCS begins work on corrective actions after audit
More improvements are coming to internal controls, procurement, human resources and cybersecurity processes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Superintendent Roderick Richmond told board members.
City of Memphis Council confirms new city leaders
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Business
The Station can stay open, City Council rules
Robert Spence, the attorney for the coalition of liquor stores fighting The Station, indicated that his clients may need to “reassess” a pending Chancery Court lawsuit in the wake of the council’s decision.
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Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Nonprofits and a college name new leaders
Sports
Why a 3-star quarterback recruit became the first 2027 prospect to commit to Tigers
When three-star quarterback prospect Ethan Tisdale came to Memphis, he fell in love — with the offense.
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Food
Chef Flavas dips back into wholesale, catering after restaurants close
“We have a lot of innovations that are coming to the restaurant and our product, our brand,” said co-owner Chris Moore. “It’s been a lot of different changes, a lot of ups and downs, but we’re here for the long haul.”
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Suburbs
Mississippi responds to DeSoto County supervisor lawsuit
State officials have responded to a lawsuit filed by DeSoto County Supervisor Robert Foster, alleging he waited too long to do so.
Arlington Kiddie Academy in Arlington expected to get renovation, new building
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
Premium Spirit of Memphis The art of pool checkers, or how to avoid being labeled a ‘ham’
Opinion
Hill: At summer league, the future of the franchise came into picture
Hill takes a look back and recaps everything he saw from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.
City of Memphis Opinion: Memphis’ city planning failed us — Memphis 3.0 is the vision we need
Podcasts
What makes a great music city? Music Export Memphis has thoughts
Eric Barnes talked to Elizabeth Cawein, the executive director of Music Export Memphis, about what Memphis does right — and could do better — in being a music city.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Final summer league thoughts
Games
Daily Jigsaw: AutoZone Park’s future
This jigsaw puzzle features a flag at the entrance to AutoZone Park and was taken by Tim Buckley.