Grizzlies blow late lead against Portland, drop to 0-6: ‘This is painful’
The Grizzlies let a 10-point lead slip away in the final minutes of the game and lost their sixth straight game to begin the season. Related story:
Friday football report: Region 8-6A sweeps Region 7 out of playoffs
Houston, Collierville, Germantown and Bartlett all advance. But not without some late drama. Memphis-area high school football regular season stat leadersRelated story:
DeAndre Williams denied additional year of eligibility by NCAA
After a five-plus-month battle with the NCAA, DeAndre Williams is denied the chance to return to Memphis.
CBHS takes third at state cross country championships
Joe Edwards leads the way for CBHS on the final day of competition in Hendersonville.
Evergreen Grill to open in former Cafe Society space
“The space has been such a landmark here,” said one of the restaurant’s new owners. “It’s exciting to be able to take the space and do something different.”
Moore Tech will train contractors to weatherize homes
TVA built a training house on the Midtown Memphis campus where contractors can learn to identify weatherization problems, and how to correct them. The new course will start in January.
Family of slain inmate wants DOJ involvement at 201 Poplar
Deion Byrd was stabbed Oct. 26 in a holding cell awaiting a court appearance at the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center, more commonly known as 201 Poplar.
Paul Young names city attorney, chief communications officer
“These first two early appointments show our commitment to excellence and my commitment to creating an administration staffed with problem-solvers who are ready to work on day one,” said Memphis mayor-elect Paul Young.
Plea agreement reveals new details about Tyre Nichols’ death
Details from the plea agreement reached in the federal criminal case against Desmond Mills Jr. shed more light on his role in Tyre Nichols’ death. Plea deals reached for officer charged in Tyre Nichols’ death Judge OKs release of additional materials in Tyre Nichols caseRelated stories:
Condos and club pickleball courts get endorsement in Collierville
Condominiums could be headed to downtown Collierville. Additionally, the Planning Commission endorsed pickleball courts at a local fitness center.
Marybeth Conley premieres gritty, heartfelt ‘Flip My Life’ to Paradiso
The 10-episode web series, which will launch online on Nov. 9, combines real-world renovation ideas with restorative justice work.
Conaway: Art isn’t our decoration; it’s our measure
“I see little of more importance to the future of our country and our civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist.”
New sandwich shop coming to North Memphis
1111 Lounge, located at the former site of Just Threading, will sell various sandwiches and salads, including vegan sandwiches, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and cold-cut sandwiches.
Chamber’s new Academy of Innovation for Memphis continues ‘concierge-level services’
To celebrate the launch of AIM, the Chamber is offering free efficiency assessment to its members who are at the Board of Advisors and Board of Governors levels.
Tennessee’s first A-F letter grades for schools will stress proficiency
After months of asking Tennesseans how the state should judge its public schools when giving them their first A-F letter grades, Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds mostly ignored the feedback.
$10 Deal: Seafood is special at Mariscos Sinaloa
Mariscos Sinaloa is a nautical-themed restaurant on the corner of Summer Avenue and Bartlett Road, and our advice to its menu is this: Treat it like tapas.
The To-Do List: Talking Heads on-screen, Japan in the garden
This week, learn about the fungus among us at Meeman-Shelby, cheese the day at the Hi-Tone and get ready to spruce up your holiday tree at John Mark’s.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: City loses money on Liberty Park; Aussie PM lost his pants
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: How did an Australian prime minister lose his pants in Memphis?
Premium City of Memphis City still spending on Liberty Park debt, consultants, but construction remains stalled
Metro This Week in Memphis: Collierville’s future plan; Memphis Fire raises again
Business
Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
The Grant family name has become synonymous with homebuilding and development with a number of relatives involved for generations.
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Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
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Sports
Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
A road trip in a van whose passengers included a member of a powerful Memphis family aided the search for the Tigers’ 26th head football coach. They agreed on someone Ed Scott had heard speak long before Ryan Silverfield left for Arkansas.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: A lopsided loss to Louisville? For Memphis, ‘this group had no idea what the rivalry really meant.’
Memphis Tigers Basketball No. 11 Louisville Cardinals fly by Memphis Tigers
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Huff won the press conference in a rout. Can championships be far behind?
Food
What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Park + Cherry recently debuted a fall/winter menu, and it’s full of seasonal goodness to take the edge off winter’s chill.
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Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Arts & Culture
How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes talks to Lakenna Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Premium Music Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Opinion
Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
“Whether Chanukah falls in middle or late December, this is the season when long anticipated movies are released, including the second movie installment of the iconic Broadway musical ‘Wicked.’”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘It’s weird when your kids know things you don’t’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.