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
The Early Word: Memphis drivers are too fast, and a Tiger hooper comes home
Grizzlies center Zach Edey is having ankle surgery, the Memphis IKEA is downsizing its staff and we know where you can cool off this summer.
Premium Public Safety Shifting gang alliances make policing more difficult
Premium Public Safety Anatomy of a gang murdering one of its own
Premium Public Safety The changing political backdrop for the Ghost Mob case
Business
This women-owned firm has grown from Memphis to 19 states
Founded in 1999, Consilience Group has expanded its presence through word of mouth, referrals and recognition for its work.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Le Bonheur doc retires from Heart Institute he built
Premium Music Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale
Health Care From the bottom to the top: Clinic continues to add wellness treatments
Sports
Former Tiger Kobee Minor celebrates Mr. Irrelevant Week this month
Kobee Minor became the first Memphis Tigers taken in the NFL Draft since 2022, when the New England Patriots selected him with the final overall pick. Soon, as tradition has it, he’ll be feted as Mr. Irrelevant.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball New Tiger Curtis Givens III has found his way ‘back home’
Sports Arkansas wins Super Regional, eliminating defending champ Vols 11-4
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series finale to Indianapolis for series split
Food
What to order: At Aldo’s Pizza Pies, it’s a panini
A basil-pesto aioli is liberally applied to both sides of sliced ciabatta, and then the kitchen adds juicy grilled chicken breast, spinach, Aldo’s four cheese blend and pickled red onions.
Suburbs
Lakeland doesn’t raise property tax rate
Lakeland has passed the final reading on its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, maintaining the certified property tax rate set after reappraisal, unlike other local suburbs.
Arts & Culture
The art of connection: Memphis artist crafts community one collage at a time
Through a podcast, artist gatherings, guided walks through Overton Park and his popular collage parties, visual artist and musician Zack Orsborn has found people who are, like, really creative.
Opinion
Morris: Be a friend
“We often say loneliness is a public health crisis, and it is. I see it daily. People come to Church Health for physical ailments, but many times what they are really suffering from is isolation.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meeting Huey’s onion ring specialist
Edible Memphis editor Stacey Greenberg comes back to “Sound Bites” to talk about her food tour of Mexico City and old-school, longtime Memphis restaurants.
Games
Jigsaw: When worlds collage
This week’s puzzle features a photo from Like Really Creative’s monthly collage parties.