Grizzlies dominated on the boards in rematch loss to Minnesota
The Minnesota Timberwolves brought the NBA’s best record and No. 1 defense into FedExForum, overpowering the smaller Grizzlies on the glass 54-28.Related story:
CBU cuts 28 positions, host of programs to preserve future
Closed programs will end immediately, and the university said it will help the 15 students who are affected by the closures to get the classes they need. Faculty terminations will be final at end of the school year.
County commission dispute escalates to court protection order
County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. is seeking a court order of protection against fellow commissioner Mickell Lowery after the two exchanged words in August. Attorneys are seeking to seal the order and the details of Ford’s legal motion.
Edgeview at Legends Park begins construction
The 3.82-acre development for low-income seniors is at 981 Peach Ave. in the Medical District. It will include 99 apartments, with 7% reserved for veterans. The complex is expected to be completed in early 2025.
Brooks Museum and Loaf, Cxffeeblack parting ways over fundraising dinner
The restaurant’s contract with the museum was terminated after it planned a dinner benefiting a Palestinian relief fund. Loaf will close the case inside the Brooks early next year.
Reports outline Shelby County’s court issues. So what are the solutions?
Most criminal cases in Shelby County took more than a year to resolve, reports show. Former Judge Robert “Bobby” Carter points to new court strategies that could help pick up the pace.
Community breaks ground on Northside Square redevelopment
The former Northside High School will contain 42 affordable residential units, two-court gymnasium by Dream Sports, performing arts center, food hall by AR Hospitality, LifeDoc health clinic and more.
Worker killed at hub was 86-year-old who loved bustle, co-workers
The longtime employee was killed when she saw an envelope sticking out of a container and hurried to grab it, according to inside sources at FedEx and the attorney representing her family.
Tigers focused on improving collective ‘mindset’ ahead of Texas A&M game
Penny Hardaway spoke to reporters Friday about the Tigers’ locker room dynamics, provided an update on Jordan Brown and discussed how he’ll handle his team’s rotation moving forward.
Three teens will secure funding for their small-business idea Saturday
More than 50 aspiring teen entrepreneurs will present their business concepts to the public Dec. 9 during LITE Memphis’ Pitch Night at the Renasant Convention Center Downtown.
Collierville Schools employees could receive holiday bonus
After a day of fretting Collierville Schools may not get holiday bonuses, the school board will consider the change on Tuesday.
Special Arlington work session focuses on homes planned south of I-40
Arlington officials met this week to provide some direction for a large residential project south of Interstate 40.
Bailey: Maybe it’s not Publix, but a new grocer could soon enter the market
Publix brings back fond memories of the beach, Florida and vacations but a new name could bring local competition to Bartlett.
Germantown holiday parade changes date
Germantown has made the decision to move its holiday parade due to the forecast of rain.
Memphis Food Files: 2 new Rotolo’s, 1 drive-thru Zaxby’s
Rotolo’s Craft & Crust expands into the Water Tower District at Schilling Farms and Silo Square in Southaven, Zaxby’s opens a to-go-only location and Popeye’s coming to Wolfchase Galleria.
Conaway: It’s just common sense; we’re killing ourselves
“If something is injuring and assaulting us, if something has become the common denominator in virtually all manner of violent crime, if something aids criminals ... if something is killing us, the city council’s job is to do something about it now.”
Daily Memphian postseason cross country awards: Runners from CBHS, Houston lead the pack
Here are the Daily Memphian postseason cross country awards for the 2023 season, featuring our runners of the year, coaches of the year and all-metro teams.
Opinion: A call for Memphis in May and new festival promoters to work together
“I urge both Memphis in May and Forward Momentum to set aside differences and engage in meaningful discussions. By uniting their expertise ... of enhancing Memphis through live events, we can forge a path towards a unified vision.”
Daily Memphian postseason awards: Briarcrest, Houston golfers take top honors
Henry O’Keefe and Sophie Christopher led the field in 2023. Cliff Frisby of MUS and Steve Bell of Houston are top coaches.
Guest column: Thank you for putting Memphis’ artists at the forefront
“The room embodied the artistic energy of our time — vibrant, diverse, dynamic and unexpected. It reminded me exactly why we are here and where we are going as a city.”
The To-Do List: Holiday parades, pics with Krampus and Tuba Christmas
This week, Crosstown Arts resident artists open their studios, Shangri-La hosts a free holiday show and you can ice skate in Audubon Park for free.
Metro
Ask the Memphian: How did an Australian prime minister lose his pants in Memphis?
The Memphis Trousers Affair: One night in 1986, a former Australian prime minister endured his worst day in the Bluff City.
Premium City of Memphis Memphis paid $2.2M for Liberty Park consultants — and it’s still an empty lot
Premium Spirit of Memphis Downtown church’s rich history is intertwined with the stories of people it served
Premium Spirit of Memphis It’s alive! Everyone thought this insect was extinct, but 2 Memphis scientists discovered the truth.
Premium Metro Nearly 200 charged federally since beginning of Memphis Task Force, US Attorney says
Business
Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
The Grant family name has become synonymous with homebuilding and development with a number of relatives involved for generations.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Premium Real Estate Lake District townhomes moving ahead
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Real Estate New plans for former Club 616, Spectrum
Sports
Grizzlies beat the Clippers — again
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 of his 31 points in the first half and Cam Spencer added a career-high 27 points.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 121, Clippers 103
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
High School Sports Blue team ends losing skid in AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game
Food
Evelyn & Olive owner opening new Jamaican restaurant
When Evelyn & Olive closed in 2023, after more than a decade in operation, many assumed the hiatus would be brief. Even the owner.
Food Memphis rapper 8Ball debuts coffee brand
Suburbs
Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
The dispatch center was useful in September 2021, when a shooter opened fire in a Kroger, and more than $800,000 worth of improvements aim to keep it “resilient.”
Premium North Mississippi Bailey: Barton sends warning to evil-doers traveling from the north
Arts & Culture
Metal Museum plans to open Overton Park space in 2026
The new Metal Museum space will include a cafe, which officials hope will become a destination on its own.
Premium Music Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Opinion
Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
“Whether Chanukah falls in middle or late December, this is the season when long anticipated movies are released, including the second movie installment of the iconic Broadway musical ‘Wicked.’”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘It’s weird when your kids know things you don’t’
Podcasts
How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes talks to Lakenna Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 15
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