Jaren Jackson Jr. scores career high, but Grizzlies lose to Rockets
Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 85 points on 56.6% shooting for the Grizzlies over the last two games. Unfortunately, they were both losses. Related story:
Siblings allege new cases of abuse at Youth Villages
Another Memphis family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump over alleged abuse at Youth Villages.
‘He’s a winner’: What Memphis is getting in Nae’Qwan Tomlin
Kansas State transfer Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s former junior college coach, Donnie Tyndall, describes the journey that’s brought Tomlin to Memphis.
Satan Club will get to meet at Chimneyrock Elementary — for now
Memphis-Shelby County Schools hosted a press conference Wednesday, Dec. 13, to address parent and community concerns about a new after-school club that will rent space at a Cordova elementary school.
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You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Morant hearing: Trainer says high school player was mad he was losing
In the third day of hearings in a lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the court heard from former NBA player Mike Miller, Morant’s mother and others via pre-recorded video. Related story:
Bobby Alston retiring after epic 47-year run at MUS
Coach Alston won four football state titles with the Owls, while also serving as the school’s track coach and athletic director.
Sterick’s garage set for face-lift; three restaurants land loans
EDGE approves the purchasing and refurbishing of the Sterick Building’s parking garage, an amendment to DMN’s Fast Track tax incentive and ICED loans for local eateries.
89-year-old sues Regions after losing $120,000 in alleged online fraud
The woman lost her money in a scheme that started with a message that her computer had been hacked.
Embattled Criminal Court judge Melissa Boyd indicted
The Shelby County Criminal Court Division 9 judge has been indicted for coercion of a witness and harassment, according to court records.
Gov. Lee and Speaker Sexton defend expanded school vouchers in Frayser
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and state House Speaker Cameron Sexton say the fine print of a new, expanded school-voucher bill will include accountability standards for private schools and home-schooled students.
TN House speaker talks about school vouchers and crime at Collierville stop
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton stopped in Collierville to address upcoming initiatives in the next legislative session.
Table Talk: Last weeks for Loaf at the Brooks, last weeks until Christmas
Loaf is leaving the Brooks even earlier than expected, and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Bartlett library considers severing connection with Memphis system
The City of Bartlett is considering switching management of its branch library, the last of the suburbs in Shelby County still connected to the Memphis Public Libraries.
Strickland administration official leaving city government
Springer will continue to serve in his role with the City of Memphis through the end of Strickland’s term that ends Jan. 1.
Follow the third day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit
The Daily Memphian’s Aarron Fleming and Drew Hill were in court Wednesday, following the proceedings. ‘I just seen him flinch’: Pack backs Morant in Day 2 of hearings Court update: Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fightRelated stories:
Hardaway says ‘reinforcements’ not expected vs. Clemson, Brown still ‘sick’
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway dances around big man issues on the “Jason & John” show.
Bartlett considers YMCA to manage recreation center
As revenue streams decrease at the Bartlett Recreation Center, the suburb is exploring a public-private partnership to manage the fitness facility.
Developer receives PILOT to build apartments near Overton Square
“I’m excited to bring a little more density to the area,” said developer Alfredo Cerpa. “But not just come with a new modern thing, but integrate what is existing in the community.”
AAC announces Memphis’ 2024 conference opponents
All 12 of the 2024 regular-season opponents for the Tigers football team are now set. Tigers Football Insider: Who will replace Memphis’ transfers in the Liberty Bowl?Related story:
Edge Alley owner reveals why he closed restaurant on ‘high note’
Owner/chef Tim Barker also talks about what’s next for him.
Happening in the Ja Morant lawsuit:
The civil lawsuit against Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant began this week with three days of hearings to determine whether Morant acted in self-defense during a fight at a pickup basketball game last summer, as he has claimed.
ᐧ Follow the first day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit
ᐧ Ja Morant gives his version of basketball game fight
ᐧ Calkins: Will Ja win in court? Also, what is going on?
ᐧ Follow the second day of hearings in Ja Morant lawsuit
ᐧ Ja Morant’s father, sister weigh in on pickup game fight
ᐧ ‘I just seen him flinch’: Pack backs Morant in Day 2 of hearings
Tennessee needs more students to finish higher education to meet job needs, report says
To address the problem, SCORE recommends strengthening existing policies such as the Tennessee Promise program, which provides tuition assistance for students to attend community or technical colleges.
New Lester Community Center breaks ground in Binghampton
The new community center, scheduled to open in 2025, is just yards away from the existing community center, which is one of the most used in the Memphis Parks system.
Inked: Kimbrough Center reno, education retail in East Memphis, more
The Kimbrough Center is being renovated, Lakeshore Learning is coming to Memphis and Concentric LLC brings the occupancy rate to 95% in the Acee Business Center.
Shelby County DA touts data dashboard, reform efforts
The DA’s office hopes to put its data-collecting initiatives to action by speeding up case processing and get victims connected to services more quickly.Related story:
U of M increases dorm fees for next four years
Revenue will be used to make repairs, fund security-access upgrades.
Planned Parenthood resumes family-planning services in Tennessee
Within the first five days of resuming Title X family-planning services, Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi had served 375 patients in Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville.
Sound Bites: Winter holiday food talk
On this week’s show, Natalie Van Gundy, Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington talk about winter holiday foods, with an emphasis on sweets and grazing.
Metro
Red wall or rising blue wave? Tennessee’s midterms split along party lines
A memo from Marsha Blackburn’s strategist credits a “red wall” for her win over Jerri Green. Democrats counter that flipped seats and closer margins show Tennessee isn’t as red as it looks.
Premium Collierville After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
Metro This Week in Memphis: Downtown Dining and drinking at the Hu. Hotel
Education Did the Tennessee midterms complicate Marsha Blackburn’s voucher expansion plans?
Premium Health Care More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Business
Mississippi River Expeditions brings wilderness adventures, energy to Mud Island
A canoe excursion company is the third new business at the Mud Island River Park in the last two years, giving Memphians a new view of the city from the water.
Premium Real Estate Easy Way brand to be part of Downtown revival project
Premium Health Care More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Premium Business Midtown Autowerks moving a few blocks to Liberty Park area
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Sports
Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies east? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
Premium High School Sports Hill: Local high school athletes are chasing NIL deals. Who’s protecting them?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Respect won’t come easily for these Tigers. Two wins are a good start.
Sports Gunner Stockton and Georgia pound Ole Miss 42-7 to make case for top ranking
Memphis Tigers Basketball Jayden Reid’s free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU
Food
What to Order: Libro’s meatloaf
When a good friend repeatedly encourages you to order a particular dish, you should listen.
Food Mid-South Food Bank scrambles to fill the gap as SNAP rules tighten
Suburbs
After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
“A teacher advocate all the way — teacher and student,” John Aitken, the first superintendent of Collierville Schools, said.
Premium Elections Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Arts & Culture
The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: ‘Narnia’ made him a Playhouse kid. Now he’s directing it.
Opinion
Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies east? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
Guest Columnists Echols: The naked headlines and the name of Jesus
Podcasts
Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Mekong Memphis Festival
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.