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.
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:
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
Edge Alley owner reveals why he closed restaurant on ‘high note’
Owner/chef Tim Barker also talks about what’s next for him.
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
The Early Word: Feagins wants to work out issues, and so do Ja and Jaren
Three teens were injured in a drive-by, the Memphis Tigers have fallen again and we’ve got ideas for your New Year’s Eve.
Spirit of Memphis Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star
Business
American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
American Airlines flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued.
Premium Health Care ‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy change lives of those who struggle to lose weight
Sports
Herrington: No Grizzlies for Christmas? The NBA’s loss.
For better or worse, the NBA has positioned Christmas Day as a kind public launchpad for a season already well-in-progress. The Memphis Grizzlies, however, have the holiday off.
Memphis Grizzlies ‘I have to be better’: Grizzlies stars take blame for close loss
Food
Recipe Exchange: Ice Cream Brownie Sundae Pie
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops own Kameisha Wilson says ice cream is not just for the summer. Here is a ice cream pie she makes every year for the holidays.
Suburbs
Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
Arts & Culture
Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024
This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Games
Jigsaw: At The Peabody, it takes a gingerbread village
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image of The Peabody Hotel’s holiday gingerbread display.