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
Four Memphis attorneys nominated for two new Criminal Court judicial positions
The four applicants include three prosecutors and an attorney with the Tennessee Innocence Project.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Scheffler takes FESJC, police chief talks crime decline
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Election deadline, greenway update and goodbye, commissioners
Premium Public Safety Homicides down 44.5% in Memphis as police chief credits new strategies
Metro This Week in Memphis: Parting words from politicians and new airport board
Business
Motion pictures are getting motion seating
The technology will sync the physical effects with the actions and scenes happening on the screen.
Premium Real Estate Local real estate brokers embrace AI but warn: Trust and verify
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx’s Network 2.0 has closed facilities and cut jobs — is it working?
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: How vulnerable are MLGW systems to cyberattacks?
Premium Spirit of Memphis This U of M senior says God saved him from destruction. Now, he’s stepping out in faith with gospel-themed shoes
Sports
How many votes did the Tigers receive in AP Top 25 poll?
The preseason Associated Press Top 25 for the 2026 football season has been released.
High School Sports High school volleyball 2026: Arlington, Briarcrest lead the way
High School Sports High school football 2026: Local week-by-week schedule
Memphis Tigers Football ‘They know when Christmas is’: Huff gives team date for naming starting quarterback
High School Sports TSWA high school prep football preseason poll
Food
What to order: The Lobbyist’s white fish spread
Jennifer Chandler will be the first to say the name of the dish may not sound appetizing but Lobbyist chef and owner Jimmy Gentry has a way of elevating the most common ingredients.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Hog & Hominy’s peanut butter and banana pie
Suburbs
Reeves taps another North Mississippian for state Supreme Court seat
Gov. Tate Reeves appointed another North Mississippian to the state Supreme Court Monday, Aug. 17. Women now make up a third of the court’s nine justices.
Premium Elections Growing field of Lakeland candidates offer voters differing styles, viewpoints
Arts & Culture
Motion pictures are getting motion seating
The technology will sync the physical effects with the actions and scenes happening on the screen.
Music Photo gallery: Love for Elvis burns on at 49th annual vigil
Opinion
Maxey: ‘I’m of Memphis. It’s who I am and what I am.’
“Those who only see the city’s failings — which are real — will never fully understand what we understand and will never fully see what we see. They’ll never understand why some of us don’t give up on it. This is home.”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘What would you say is the peak of your life so far?’
Podcasts
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
East Memphis The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Print media to patient care
Today’s puzzle features the Commercial Appeal building under demolition. The photo was taken by Brad Vest.