Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart calls out ‘embarrassing’ effort by team
Marcus Smart is sidelined with an ankle injury, but he called out an “embarrassing” effort by the Grizzlies that many fans could hear from the seats Sunday. Related stories:
Timberwolves blast cold-shooting Grizzlies
Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz is Memphis’ last chance to get a home win before the start of December. Related story:
AutoZone Park hosts a glowing wonderland
AutoZone Park’s Deck the Diamond Holiday Spectacular features archways, reindeers, presents and trains lighting up the ballpark, glowing gold, white and purple.
This Week in Memphis: 100 N. Main project kicks off; St. Jude runners hit the streets
Also happening: Bartlett could get food trucks, a star-studded holiday tribute to Elvis Presley airs and Collierville parents can speak their mind on school rezoning.
New Eats: Fine dining at Amelia Gene’s
The new restaurant opened on Front Street last month in the brick-and-steel maze that once held the William C. Ellis & Sons Ironworks & Machine Shop.
State fines Allied Universal Security for unlicensed guards
After one of its guards allegedly shot and killed a man at a Kroger gas station in Memphis, the State of Tennessee found the company employed 309 unlicensed guards during a six-month period.
Gun violence driving patient numbers, taking toll at Regional One
“Each of the last two years, we’ve had 1,400 patients come in from gun violence, and this year, we’re on pace to break that, which is really unthinkable,” said the chief of trauma at Regional One Health. Related story:
As Memphis sewer cutoff looms, DeSoto faces costly facility upgrades
A recent federal court ruling has put a timetable on part of DeSoto County to disconnect from a Memphis system treating its sewage, while other cities continue to manage their own systems.
Armored combat: Where mettle meets metal
Wearing medieval warrior gear and wielding longswords, members of Memphis Armored Fight Club thrash and clash with panache.
Greenstein: Lessons from leftover turkey
“It’s no great skill ... to enjoy life’s Thanksgiving days. Who is not thrilled to open presents on a birthday, relax on a holiday or eat fresh, roasted turkey? The real test of life is the day after. ...”
Echols: Linking creamed corn and politics — it’s more natural than you think
“Every person brings more to a disagreement than the rest of us will ever know. While my creamed corn debacle is a far cry from a presidential election in importance, what’s behind it is similar.”
Buckley: The Tigers aren’t in the AP Top 25. Come Monday, they should be.
Victories this week against Michigan and No. 20 Arkansas could vault Memphis into the Associated Press basketball poll. If, that is, voters can overlook an ugly loss to Villanova.
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ blowout loss to Villanova
“We needed something like this,” said Memphis guard Jahvon Quinerly, who called the Tigers’ 16-point loss in the Battle 4 Atlantis final a wake-up call.
Movers & Shakers
Maximus Building Supply, Memphis Medical District Collaborative, Allen and Hoshall, Reaves Law Firm and Westminster Academy announce promotions and additions.
Metro
Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor, a White Station High graduate, takes the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department on Aug. 4.
Public Safety Man arrested for allegedly bringing gun into 201 Poplar
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Marx-Bensdorf Realtors and Moskovitz, McGhee, Brown, Cohen & Moore announce additions.
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Transportation & Logistics Airport to be named after FedEx founder
Sports
Herrington: What are the Grizzlies doing this summer? Just listen to them.
Don’t expect fireworks from the Grizzlies in the days ahead with either big additions or big departures.
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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:
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Herrington: What are the Grizzlies doing this summer? Just listen to them.
Don’t expect fireworks from the Grizzlies in the days ahead with either big additions or big departures.
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.