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
No arrests in Ole Miss player’s death, but homeowner says ‘nothing happened’ at pool party to spark shooting
The pool party, hosted by an Ole Miss student at his parents’ house, charged attendees $10 a person.
Premium Education Houston High needs upgrades. Germantown may change its own rules to make it happen.
Spirit of Memphis Tom Lee’s house gets money for restoration
Education Memphis school board gives green light to new cellphone ban days before classes start
Business
St. Jude runners set off on trek to Illinois
About 200 runners convened at the starting line on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Downtown campus to kick off the four-day run back to Peoria, Illinois.
Premium Business Calkins: Hey, xAI did a good thing! (And MSCS was smart enough not to get in the way.)
Premium Business New soda shop will bring dirty pop to Bartlett
Business The AM/DM: Why the 100 N. Main project is paused
Sports
Redbirds recap: Memphis combines for 12 hits, takes game two at Norfolk
Second baseman Bryan Torres finished the win 1-for-2 with a double, a run scored, two RBIs and two walks.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football With questions at nearly every position, running backs could be heart of Tigers’ offense
Memphis Grizzlies Europe bound: Grizzlies will play two international games vs. Orlando
Premium High School Sports Prep football 2025: PURE Academy embarks on maiden TSSAA voyage with big dreams
Food
Table Talk: Dog days scream out for summer treats
Gelato, sno cones, popsicles — yes, please.
Suburbs
Houston High needs upgrades. Germantown may change its own rules to make it happen.
“We can decide we have a medium-tier school system or a top-tier school system, and that determines how we have to fund it,” a Houston High alumnus and parent said.
Arts & Culture
ARTSmemphis marks $100 million in grants
ARTSmemphis president and CEO Elizabeth Rouse joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Opinion
Opinion: Bridging generations for community betterment
“What Memphis truly needs are those who love this city, whether native or newcomer, seeing it not just as it is but as it could be.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM: Why the 100 N. Main project is paused
On today’s episode, editorial director Mary Cashiola and CRE reporter Dima Amro discuss what’s happening with the $309 million Downtown redevelopment project.