Grizzlies dominated on glass in loss to Clippers
Illness has smacked Memphis hard over the last few weeks. The Grizzlies were out-rebounded 54-33 in a loss to the Clippers on Friday night. Related story:
Buckley: Seth Henigan and the Tigers felt disrespected. It showed.
The Memphis quarterback went 24-34 for 364 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, winning game MVP honors in a win over Iowa State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
For Tigers, 10 victories is something to savor
Ryan Silverfield and company do plenty well en route to reaching double-digit wins for just the fifth time in program’s 108-year history.
Tigers cap 10-win season with AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory over Iowa State
Seth Henigan’s 364 yards passing and 4 touchdown passes help the Memphis Tigers win bowl and help Henigan set a school career passing record. Silverfield gets big ‘finish’ against Iowa State, thinks bigger for 2024Related stories:
Memphis restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
After more than a decade away from Memphis, Guy Fieri’s popular Food Network show returned to the Bluff City — and Whitehaven’s Trap Fusion is already feeling the effects.
Morant will be available Friday; Kennard and Rose are nearing a return
Ja Morant was not listed on the Grizzlies injury report ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers Friday.
Penny Hardaway added as Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame nominee
Hardaway’s Class of 2024 nomination is based on his achievements as a player.
Wright sends 20-page complaint in Halbert investigation
The day after the special prosecutor from Chattanooga came to Memphis to hear from the public, Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright has drafted a formal complaint against Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert.
What to look for in Memphis’ game against Austin Peay
The Tigers could use a convincing win against the Governors to improve their NCAA NET ranking and carry momentum into the start of AAC play in January.
Calkins: A story about best friends, marching bands, W.C. Handy — and the Liberty Bowl
Will Plenk and Christian Carichner were once college roommates. Friday, they’ll be directing the Memphis and Iowa State marching bands at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. It’s a story about life, about friendship — and about tubas.Related stories:
Memphis Food Files: Zebra Lounge, Pho Binh close
Zebra Lounge Memphis and Pho Binh have now closed, and Whataburger has started construction in Millington.
Bailey: An end of the year list of thanks
With the slow pace of the holiday season upon us, it is time to recognize those who pull together our coverage of the suburbs every day to provide information you won’t find elsewhere.
Barry Fuller blessed us, everyone, as Scrooge, consummate theater man
He made his largest mark as Scrooge, which he performed at Theatre Memphis 11 times, more than any other actor in the city.
Hip-hop artist wins mother’s property back after eminent domain attempt
Tauheed Rahim II, a native Memphian and artist-in-residence at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., circulated a petition to maintain his rights to a problem property where his mother used to live near St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Conaway: Tall and ugly, a beautiful promise
“If you’re looking for something to look forward to in the New Year, I’ll give you two. Just look up.”
A look back at the five outgoing Memphis City Council members
Four Memphis City Council members leave the body after serving eight years. Another is leaving after five years. Here’s what they accomplished and what they said.
Five must-see shows for January 2024
A rock band brings its acoustic tour to Graceland, a classical pianist celebrates a milestone at Buckman Arts Center, an acclaimed guitarist comes to the Halloran, and an ensemble brings jazz and Gullah music to GPAC.
The To-Do List: Coffee for Kwanzaa, cold play for New Year’s Day
This week, Memphis Current says farewell, Mollie Fontaine pops up for a night and we’ve got your guide to New Year’s Eve parties.
Sudoku: Dec. 29
Today’s puzzle is easy, so it should be a snap.
Metro
XAI’s water recycling plant in question
Without the plant’s completion, xAI and TVA could continue drawing billions of gallons of freshwater from the aquifer, which also supplies the region’s drinking water.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Hagerty talks Task Force, and a giant sandbox is coming
State Government Will TN voucher program expand by 15,000 or 20,000 seats? House and Senate are at odds on details.
Premium Metro US Sen. Hagerty said Memphis public safety solutions must be long-term, ‘military buildup’ necessary in Iran
Education Memphis-Shelby County Schools sets 2026-27 academic calendar
Business
Inked: Playspace brings sandboxes, Cooper may get cigar boxes and Arlington gets piping supplies
Little Diggers is coming to East Memphis and a Cooper Street building sells.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers, April 8, 2026
Premium Health Care SweetBio rolls out new, longer-lasting wound product
Premium Real Estate Local investor sees value in ‘unleaseable’ shopping center
Business AutoZone may be rolling onto Houston Levee
Sports
Grizzlies 25: Zach Randolph overcame injury to make more Memphis memories. But, oh, what might have been.
Let’s return to a moment, repeated regularly over Randolph’s eight years in Memphis, to perhaps the most romantic sight through 25 years of Grizzlies basketball: Z-Bo on the block.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Injured players talk, so does LeBron James
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What’s Memphis paying new women’s basketball coach Hana Haden?
Golf FedEx St. Jude Championship unveils new ticketing option that includes food, drink
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis bats dominate opener at Charlotte
Food
The Second Line reopens in Laurelwood
The Second Line opened at 4550 Poplar Ave. on Wednesday, April 8, once again serving Cajun-Creole cuisine that includes po’boys, gumbo, red beans, crawfish, and pimento cheese fries.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Two Dunkin’ developments and a new breakfast place
Suburbs
Visible Music College plans move to Millington
The Visible Music College will move from its Downtown location on Madison Avenue to a Millington location later this year.
Millington MLGW plans renovation of Millington community office
Arts & Culture
Girls Inc. celebrates 80 years empowering girls and young women in Memphis
Sylvia Martinez, the president and CEO of Girls Inc., joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
Premium Business The Wolf named Radio Station of the Year
Opinion
Opinion: DA Mulroy on criminal justice data and accountability
“Delays in handling cases, jail-intake processing delays, the “solve rate” for crimes, the repeat-offender rate — these are all worthy objects of emphasis ... . But they may not fit the right (so to speak) political agenda.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Calkins: The Grizzlies have a problem. And it isn’t just basketball.
Podcasts
How Ballet Memphis finds ‘unique points of connection’ with audiences
Ballet Memphis’ executive director Adam Goldberg joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Girls Inc. celebrates 80 years empowering girls and young women in Memphis
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Redbirds in action
Today’s puzzle is of the Memphis Redbirds opening game at AutoZone Park and was taken by Brad Vest.