Grizzlies comeback falls short against Raptors
The Grizzlies cut the Toronto lead to four in the fourth quarter, but the late push came up short. Ja Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticismRelated stories:
Retired Tennessee Supreme Court Justice to mediate Freeman civil suit
The first woman to lead the state’s highest court will oversee negotiations between lawyers for Nicole Freeman and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr., Chief Jailer Kirk Fields and Shelby County government.
U of M women rally, but fall short at UAB
Memphis women’s basketball team uses a strong fourth quarter to catch UAB, but the Blazers pulled away in final minute to drop the Tigers to 0-2 in league play.
Cleotha Abston trial will have local jury
Shelby County Criminal Court Division 7 Judge Lee Coffee made the decision during a motion hearing Wednesday, Jan. 3, after Abston’s attorney filed a change-of-venue motion, specifically requesting a jury from Davidson County.
New coffee shop built on holy grounds
When the Schweighofer family moved from Manhattan to Memphis, they struggled to find a coffee shop open on Sundays.
Southaven working on nuisance property database
The project follows years of discussions between citizens and city officials on how to address the problem of rising nuisance properties, often associated with rental properties.
Table Talk: Chukis Tacos opens with some of the best chips in town
Unusual at Memphis-area Mexican restaurants, the chips and salsa are to order rather than appearing at the table gratis. But they’re worth it, and the basic salsa can be supplemented at a self-serve salsa bar with a dozen varieties.
Whitehaven’s IMC Supply sold to Tacoma firm
Based in Tacoma, Washington, Stellar Industrial Supply distributes more than 90,000 maintenance, repair and operation products and tools from more than 1,500 brands for metalworking, safety, marine supply and other industries.
Crashes, transmission issue culprit for Christmas power outages
The holiday’s most extensive outage was caused when part of a high-voltage transmission tower broke, triggering a safety response.
Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic on Grizzlies stop: ‘I love the city of Memphis’
Darko Rajakovic said his stop in Memphis was instrumental in preparing him for his first NBA head coaching job with the Raptors. Darko’s back: Grizzlies players, coaches praise former assistantRelated story:
What to look for in Memphis’ AAC-opener against Tulsa
The Tigers open an AAC schedule full of pitfalls with a road matchup against Tulsa on Thursday.
Memphis linebackers coach Jordon Hankins promoted to defensive coordinator
Jordon Hankins was the defensive coordinator in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl as the Tigers’ defense held Iowa State to zero rushing yards in a 36-26 win. Tigers Football Insider: Will Memphis be favorite to win the AAC next season?Related story:
One of last two surviving 1968 sanitation workers dies
In an NPR interview in 2018, Elmore Nickelberry said, “I knew I wasn’t no garbage man. I just worked in garbage.”
Architect Tony Bologna left mark across Downtown, Harbor Town
He came to Memphis in 1964 without a job but four interviews with architectural firms. Each offered him a job.
Bartlett approves industrial land annexation and rezoning
The Bartlett planning commission endorsed annexation of three parcels off Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential industrial development for BlueOval City suppliers.
Southaven police chief to retire
Macon Moore was chosen to lead Southaven’s police department in 2019 following a national search.
Leston Paul returning to 901 FC, looking toward future career
The veteran midfielder will begin transition into coaching during the next two seasons.
Memphis hits nearly 400 homicides in 2023
Memphis ended the year 2023 with 397 homicides, breaking the city’s previous homicide record by more than 50 additional killings.
Inked: Lipscomb & Pitts Building sold and Bartlett gets a Kukuruku Chicken
The Lipscomb & Pitts Building sold, Kukuruku Chicken is coming to the Bartlett Town Center and warehouse distribution company Foxridge is expanding.
Herrington: ‘Ja vs. Wemby’ delivered, and turned FedExForum into a playground.
Two rare talents, and two of the league’s most compelling young stars, met on the floor of FedExForum Tuesday night.
Suburban incumbents already weighing 2024 election moves
This year promises to be a big election year not only on the national level, but also in the northeastern suburbs of Shelby County.
Word Search: Transition of power
Today’s word search was inspired by the ceremony and the transition from the Jim Strickland administration to the Paul Young administration.
Sudoku: Jan. 3
Today’s sudoku is rated medium, so it might be a little bit of a challenge but not one you can’t solve.
Metro
The Early Word: FedEx cuts local jobs, and Memphis Redbirds could cut out
Swankys leaves Germantown, gun-rights groups sue Memphis and "Disneyland” is coming to Fayette County.
Education More for Memphis wants to create united front against childhood poverty
Business
Inked: Commercial Appeal building, Thousand Oaks biz center for auction
The Houston Levee Galleria and a four-plex property were sold. Plus, Arlington Psychological Associates moves to a new location.
Health Care $11M children’s mental-health center to be built starting in 2025
Sports
Grizzlies Insider: Memphis unveils City Edition jerseys
When the Grizzlies hit the FedExForum court on Sunday, they are throwing it back to 1974 with new city edition uniforms themed after the American Basketball Association’s Memphis Sounds.
Premium Sports Varlas: 901 FC was beautiful even when it wasn’t
Food
$10 Deal: Mocktails and lion’s mane at Memphis Whistle
Memphis Whistle is a cocktail bar where standard pub fare is spun on its head.
Suburbs
Collierville runoff candidates support mayor’s apartment moratorium
Mayor-elect Maureen Fraser is committed to a temporary halt on apartment construction. Chad Lindsay and Nick Robbins, facing each other in a Dec. 10 runoff, support her position.
Arts & Culture
Six Memphis short films to be shown at Italian film festival
The collaboration continues a long cultural exchange between Memphis and the small Italian town.
Opinion
The Grizz are on a roll. Can it continue without Ja and Bane?
The Grizzlies have labeled Ja Morant “week-to-week,” a purgatory where he joins backcourt mate Desmond Bane. Can the Grizzlies go on to win without the two as the schedule grows more difficult?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Five Memphis surprises
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.