How a series of player-led meetings got Memphis back on track
An inside look as to how the Tigers shook off a rough three games to pull off a big win in College Station.
Memphis gives its season new life with upset victory over No. 21 Texas A&M
David Jones led the way with 29 points in the Tigers’ big upset in College Station. Box score: Memphis 81, Texas A&M 75 How a series of player-led meetings got Memphis back on trackRelated story:
This Week in Memphis: Morant may testify; Gaisman center reopens
Also happening this week: Prep Curry’s Grizzlies line drops, the Tigers come home and qualifying petitions are due for General Sessions Court Clerk.
Cain’s layup lifts Memphis over Southern Miss
The Tigers Women hand the Eagles first loss of the season on Ki’Ari Cain’s basket in the final seconds.
Liberty Pocket Park opens with a focus on heart
“We believe everybody should have access to low-cost or no-cost places to come with their family, to come with their friends to get healthy and just enjoy some fresh air.”
Memphis suburban school districts united in opposition to vouchers
Suburban school districts have come out swiftly and strongly against Gov. Lee’s expansion of the state’s education voucher program.
Deadly surge: Relaxed gun laws and the link to homicide rates
While ascribing the gloomy climb to any one cause would be simplistic, one factor jumps out: relaxed gun laws.Related story:
One program and many career paths for pre-med students at Rhodes
Rhodes College’s Health Professions Advising program students have acceptance rates to schools after graduating that outpace national averages.
Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with others
The Memphis Grizzlies star has had some time on his hands lately, thanks to an NBA suspension. What’s he been up to?Related story:
Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant
Munford High School players said it has been a joy to have Grizzlies star Ja Morant spend time around the team this season. Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with othersRelated story:
MidSouth Toy Fest draws collectors, young and old
More than 50 vendors offered collectibles such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, Teenage Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, Funko Pops and Squishmallows.
Vote for the best Memphis pizza place
In honor of our series on Memphis-style pizza, The Daily Memphian is asking our readers to choose the best Memphis restaurant to get pizza. You can vote here.
MASE’s Brown shines in physical all-star game victory
Despite having suffered a gunshot wound earlier this year, Brown capped an MVP performance with a short touchdown run as the Red team won the 21st AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game at MUS.
Trust Marketing founders pass keys to next generation
Beverly and Howard Robertson, whose clients have included Coca Cola, McDonald’s, Midas, Holiday Inn, and a Tennessee governor, are stepping down. But the business will stay in family hands.
Movers & Shakers
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and University of Tennessee Health Science Center announce additions.
Echols: ‘God’s surprised me ... because of Bellevue’s Singing Christmas Tree’
“All those years ago, I thought I was ministering to the people in the seats with my smile and my soprano song. But I’m the one who walked away with the secret treasure.”
Greenstein: Hanukkah’s message is one of hope
“Moving from the original Hebrew, there are actually eight different ways to spell the name of this week’s Jewish holiday in English — all of them correct. No matter how you letter it, Hanukkah contains a beautiful and powerful message.”
Metro
Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
The Tops location, which suffered another fire in February, had been within four weeks of reopening after a major reconstruction.
Arts & Culture Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finale
City of Memphis XAI subsidiary to lease 500-plus acres to energy cooperative
Update City of Memphis President Trump creates ‘Memphis Safe Task Force’
Business
The latest on Google’s West Memphis data center? It could add water recycling.
Google plans to limit its water usage to “domestic needs” and cover all the energy costs needed to power its West Memphis facility.
Business Networking event adding pitch competition, creatives night
Business Sunday Tops Bar-B-Q fire suspected as arson
Premium Business With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
Sports
Tigers prepare for two familiar faces on Arkansas offense
Two significant pieces for Arkansas’ offense this season are players the Tigers have seen before.
High School Sports Vote for the Daily Memphian high school player of the week, Week 4
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis game with Arkansas will be televised on ABC
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Food
Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finale
Memphis’ very own Good Fortune Co. brought their handmade noodle and dumplings and faced off against Nishaan, a Pakistani-American fusion food truck based in New York City.
Suburbs
Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
Arts & Culture
Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finale
Memphis’ very own Good Fortune Co. brought their handmade noodle and dumplings and faced off against Nishaan, a Pakistani-American fusion food truck based in New York City.
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: B.B. King and The Daily Memphian have birthdays
In this episode of The AM/DM, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and columnist Chris Herrington talk about the week ahead, which includes The Daily Memphian’s upcoming anniversary.
Games
Daily WordRow: Kitchen hacks
This puzzle follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.