Desmond Bane scores 49 points as Grizzlies beat Pistons
Ja Morant doesn’t think his star teammate is talked about enough, especially after scoring 49 points in Wednesday’s win over the Pistons.Related story:
Martin: Tigers’ ugly victory against VCU could turn out to be a good thing
The Tigers’ win may prove to be a catalyst for Coach Penny Hardaway to take the steps he needs to take to turn this into a fruitful season.
Memphis escapes with overtime road win against VCU
The Tigers ended up getting the 85-80 overtime victory over the Rams. But it certainly wasn’t pretty.Related stories:
Tigers women fall to Columbia in New York
The Tigers hung with the Columbia University through three quarters, but the Lions’ explosive fourth-quarter offense proved to be too much.
Memphis-Nashville passenger-rail line gets $500K federal grant
“Once this service is in operation, much of the country will be accessible by rail from Memphis,” said U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. “This is a very big deal.”
When you fly, MEM has new restaurants for you to try
A food tour revealed that, with a mix of Memphis-based brands and familiar chains, the airport is trying to have a little something for everyone.
Table Talk: A salute to those making Memphis’ food scene
This week, we salute the people behind three small-scale attempts at something new on the Memphis food-and-drink scene, three related attempts to fill a major need and another for a meaningful endeavor coming to a close.
Tigers defensive coordinator Matt Barnes is leaving Memphis
The football defensive coordinator spent two seasons at the University of Memphis. Tigers Football Insider: Play a Power 5 program in Memphis? Bring it onRelated story:
Houston High football state champs to march in Germantown parade
The Mustangs will be in a prime position, along with city dignitaries, neighborhood groups and Santa Claus, for the festivities along Farmington Boulevard.
Calkins: Worry about the Liberty Bowl? Nah. But about that new deal for the Grizzlies ...
Save your fretting for the Grizzlies. That’s where there is work to be done.
‘Basically a living h---’: Le Bonheur has treated more than 160 gunshot victims this year
Dr. Regan Williams, medical director of trauma services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, said the increase in pediatric firearm injuries “hangs heavy on the hearts” of the hospital’s staff.
Nearly 40 restaurants will offer ‘sweet deal’ for DeSoto Dining Week
Running from Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, participating DeSoto County restaurants will offer a special deal — such as a percentage off of a dish or a reduced-price menu item — selected by each establishment.
Southaven aldermen hit the gas on speed hump ordinance
Southaven aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance allowing the city place speed barriers in residential areas.
Cordova players check egos at the door, and the result is a promising start
Terrance Scales’ Wolves are off to a fast start thanks to their team-before-self approach. And obvious talent.
Transfer of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium delayed until Dec. 19
The council aired its concerns about what the city was receiving for transferring ownership, the future of the Southern Heritage Classic football game, how the City Council learned about the deal and more.
Tuohy/Oher texts and emails reveal conflict, affection
The ongoing public saga between the Tuohy family and former NFL player Michael Oher seems to have begun at least two years ago.
MLGW rate hike passes final hurdle at City Council
“I believe, and my team believes, this is the necessary remedy for decades of disinvestment and failed decisions under previous presidents and previous councils,” said MLGW CEO Doug McGowen.
If you smell rotten eggs Thursday, don’t worry
MLGW is planning to do routine gas maintenance Dec. 7 near the Mississippi state line.
Inked: The US’ leading rice company is expanding its Memphis factory
Also, the Mid-South Carpenters Regional Council is relocating and will be able to host more carpentry apprentices in its new space, and a national public-accounting firm is moving to the Renaissance Center in East Memphis.
Witnessing a car break-in? Keep your distance
An emerging local trend is the number of people being shot while trying to interrupt or stop car thieves.
Metro
MSCS takeover could resume when board is ‘ready,’ judge rules
How the oversight board determines what “ready” means could revive early criticisms from MSCS that the appointees lacked necessary structures to assume power over the school system.
City of Memphis City Council faces 6 proposals for regulating data centers
Elections Trump adds Tennessee stop to midterm campaign blitz
Business
Familiar face returns to Memphis in May leadership
More than 20 years after previously working for Memphis in May International Festival, John Doyle returns to the organization.
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Sports
Monday recap: Tigers’ offense continues to flourish
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss how good Memphis looked during its biggest blowout victory of the season.
Memphis Grizzlies Healthy, happy Grizzlies have reason to dance at annual open practice
High School Sports Tennessee Sports Writers Association Prep Poll after Week 7
Food
Empanada trailer brings Argentinian flavor to Midtown
Prior to launching at the Memphis Farmers Market, Argento Foods mostly did small catering orders, but the business recently secured its first food trailer.
Suburbs
Cash is still king at DeSoto County’s rubbish pit
Supervisors voted down a plan to go cashless and approved a 1.6-acre expansion at the site, which is close to full and now takes in twice as much waste per day as it did in 2023.
Neighborhoods
Empanada trailer brings Argentinian flavor to Midtown
Prior to launching at the Memphis Farmers Market, Argento Foods mostly did small catering orders, but the business recently secured its first food trailer.
Arts & Culture
What is soul? A Stax alum answered with a winning song
Noah Israel, 21, won Beat Garden’s songwriting contest. Judges for the final round included James Fauntleroy and Felly the Voice.
Opinion
Opinion: Former Mayor Wharton on how violence intervention and law enforcement make a difference
“I am not exaggerating when I tell you gunshots used to awaken me almost every night, or that patching the bullet holes in our roof used to be an annual expense. I am also not exaggerating when I say it’s gotten a lot better.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Grizzlies preseason starts, a food conference comes to town
This week sees the beginning of the newest era of the Memphis Grizzlies, as the team prepares to take on the Atlanta Hawks.