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
Trump says Gov. Lee on board with redistricting push
Trump posted Thursday on social media that he had talked with Gov. Bill Lee about a special session of the Tennessee legislature. Lee hasn’t commented. Blackburn, Rose call to ‘flip Memphis’ in wake of Supreme Court rulingRelated content:
Elections The AM/DM podcast: The first thing you need to know about the Shelby County primaries
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Some push to paint this town red, and a hotel gets a refresh
Education MSCS board meets under shadow of state takeover
Premium Education Collierville Schools approves $142 million budget
Business
Ted Townsend out as Chamber president
Ted Townsend out as Greater Memphis Chamber president and CEO, officials announced Thursday, after he was placed on leave in March for unspecified reasons.
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial breaks ground on $27M Fayette County hospital
Premium Business Google announces $25M in grants for West Memphis
Premium Real Estate Inked: ServisFirst doubles, Painted Tree closes and Bartlett center gets two new tenants
Premium Real Estate Major Memphis industrial portfolio sale signals rebound in investor demand
Sports
Arlington breaks out the bats in district semifinal victory
Luke Turner drives in three runs as the Tigers advance.
Player of the Week Lausanne right-hander voted Player of the Week
High School Sports Collierville quarterback commits to Iowa
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft guard prospects for the Grizzlies
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Buckley: Josh Holloway isn’t just the kid punched by Ja Morant. He’s the local talent Penny Hardaway promised.
Food
$15 Deal: Kat’s Sourdough’s lox bagel
Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar owner Kat Alaina started her flour-based career as a gluten-sensitive mom who needed a bit of extra cash for her four kids’ Christmas presents.
Premium Food News A shrimp-ly amazing journey: 2 Crazy Fellas opening second location
Suburbs
Collierville quarterback commits to Iowa
Hawkeyes’ stable situation is attractive to Brayden Santibanez.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Kat’s Sourdough’s lox bagel
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: Soulsville Foundation Power of Music Honors
The foundation honored Wu-Tung Clan, which is headlining the Riverbeat Music Festival this weekend, with the 2026 Global Impact Award.
The To-Do List A very Wu-Tang weekend, a River of Time and Riverbeat Music Fest
Opinion
Opinion: Too many abuse victims have no legal help. The Tennessee Supreme Court can fix that.
“Survivors should not have to navigate a legal maze alone to secure their safety. I urge my fellow Memphians to tell the court to expand opportunities to provide legal help.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Thoughts on Grizzlies in Nashville, NBA Draft entrant, lottery reform
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The first thing you need to know about the Shelby County primaries
The Shelby County primaries are here, with early voting already ongoing, and election day coming fast and furious on Tuesday, May 5.
Arts & Culture The AM/DM podcast: River of Time, Riverbeat and Water Gardens
Games
Sudoku: April 29
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.