Grizzlies stars say team consistency starts with them
Grizzlies leaders Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. took ownership of the team’s sluggish performance against the Nuggets on Tuesday night.Related content:
Five players in double figures lead Nuggets past Grizzlies
Santi Aldama led Memphis with 28 points, matching his career high. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 19 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.
Box score: Nuggets 122, Grizzlies 110
This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at FedExForum.
DA to appeal suspect-release decisions by local judge
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy announced the decision to appeal two decisions by a lower court judge to release multiple-shooting suspects without bond in recent weeks.
Teen charged in Central High shooting
A teenager is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting another student at Central High School on Monday, Nov. 18.Related story:
Tigers’ roadtrip may be Hardaway’s ‘toughest stretch’ of coaching career
The Tigers will play four games in seven days, starting against San Francisco on Thursday, Nov. 21, and continuing with back-to-back-to-back games at next week’s Maui Invitational.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Gladiator II,’ ‘Wicked’ bring back familiar stories
This pre-Thanksgiving weekend brings a couple of prestige-oriented films to the big screen, alongside stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal.
Terry Tippett won games and influenced lives in equal measure
Tippett did a lot of winning. Six state championships and 902 games to be exact. Basketball was important — but not as important as the people who played it.
Church needs volunteers to bag 40K pounds of sweet potatoes
The whole project from bag to distribution will be done in one morning; more than 100 people are needed.
Memphis women’s basketball loses close one to SLU
In a game that entered the fourth quarter tied and saw the lead change three times, the Tigers (2-3) came up short in their attempt to tie the game with 29 seconds left.
Playoff chase: Tracking top Group of Five teams
The Daily Memphian keeps track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out of the tracker and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.
Former state senator resentenced for wire fraud conviction
The new sentence includes no prison time. Robinson received a sentence of time served in 2022. Instead, U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman imposed a fine of $48,600.
Hearts to Soles: Pop-up gets people experiencing homelessness back on their feet
Unhoused people are far more likely to suffer from a variety of foot ailments, including bunions, fungal infections, pain and swelling.
Preston Lamm leaves 40-year legacy at Rum Boogie Cafe
Beale Street would not be what it is today without Rum Boogie Cafe owner, and former CPA, Preston Lamm. But, he’s turned the keys over to a new owner.
Arlington Planning Commission approves future road plan, new McDonald’s
As Arlington grows, so has the need for an updated network of future roadways connecting different parts of town.
JoJo’s Espresso expands into space five times larger than original
JoJo’s Espresso, now in the 850-square-foot suite 114 at 1730 S. Germantown Road, will open in its new 5,000-square-foot space in the late first quarter.
Sam’s Deli closes
The University of Memphis-area deli was known for an eclectic menu of globally inspired sandwiches and Korean bibimbap bowls.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Why Memphis’ heavy reliance on starters could pay off
According to KenPom, Memphis’ bench has only totaled 21.8% of the team’s total minutes so far this season. That ranks No. 349 out of 364 Division I teams.
Judge resets controversial Cooper-Young recovery home hearing
Questions delay the hearing for the Midtown recovery home opposed by neighbors and allegedly in violation zoning rules.
‘Good bones': I Love Whitehaven event celebrates cuisine, culture, community
The annual celebration of Whitehaven continues this week culminating with the community’s Christmas Parade on Saturday.
What Daily Memphians think*
“So grateful for the vision and passion of Preston and others who brought Beale Street back to life! Preserving our city’s strong musical heritage is paramount. So happy to know that my fave Rum Boogie is in good hands. …” — Marion McDonald about Preston Lamm leaves 40-year legacy at Rum Boogie Cafe
“… it is annoying for public officials to use their faith to avoid taking responsibility for their actions and choices. God didn’t change his mind, you did. Own it.” — William Lawson about Germantown school board member resigns
“That’s awesome! Congrats on the success and the upcoming move!” — Brian Ellsworth about JoJo’s Espresso expands into space five times larger than original
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Grizzlies update injury report ahead of clash with Denver
Taylor Jenkins commented on the injury status of several players on Sunday. The team has listed Ja Morant and Zach Edey as out ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets.
Former St. Jude fundraising exec to lead global anti-hunger charity
A longtime Memphian and former executive for the fundraising and awareness organization at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is headed to Oklahoma to lead a global anti-hunger charity.
Word Flower: Nov. 19
Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.
Sudoku: Nov. 19
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
City council members split on making C.J. Davis permanent chief
It is unclear whether MPD Interim Chief C.J. Davis has the council votes to become the full-time chief again, but she appears to have gained at least one vote since January.
Premium City of Memphis With Council’s Cordova high ‘death blow’ vote, Frayser high could be built first
City of Memphis Dorothy Walk sat firmly in Cossitt Library and changed the city
Metro Memphis college offering panel discussion on Latin American migration
Education University of Memphis pursues its most-promising prospects
Business
Memphians mourn old Union Planters Bank building targeted for demo
The 60-year-old building on the corner of White Station Road and Park Avenue, known for its circular architecture and stone-stacked exterior, will be destroyed to make way for a Bojangles. Some locals say it’s “tragic.”
Health Care Sleepless Mid-Southerners find relief at Memphis medical center
Premium Food News Food Files: Cold Stone Creamery, cookie company coming to Cordova
Premium Health Care Stork 901 program to bring pregnancy care on wheels to rural West Tennessee
Behind The Headlines Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Sports
Legendary high school basketball coach Terry Tippett is dead at 79
Terry Tippett retired in 2018 after coaching basketball for 48 years with 902 career victories and six state titles at three different schools: Trezevant, White Station and ECS.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tyreek Smith commits to Kansas State
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Discount what Seth Henigan has done for Memphis? Not fair at all.
High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 13
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballot
Food
Etowah dinner series cofounder launches cocktail bar
Josh Conley said Bar Limina will feature a revolving lineup of mixologists and bartenders from across the globe.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler’s Bourbon-Chocolate Pecan Pie
Suburbs
Demolition of Carrefour at Kirby Woods moved up as last tenants plan to go
The final chapter of Carrefour in Germantown is rapidly ending. The planned redevelopment of the site should begin significant progress in 2025.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett exploring options for Quail Ridge Golf Course
Arts & Culture
For this Germantown designer, more is more
John Mark Sharpe is a jack of many home-and-garden trades and master of all of them: He decorates homes, he arranges flowers and he sells most of what you need to try these endeavors yourself.
Premium Visual Arts Beer bottles, finger models form ‘Energy States’ art exhibit
Opinion
Narcisse: Holidays bring a complex mix of emotions, memories and pressures
Joshua Henry Narcisse: This year I am a widower. And I am approaching these coming weeks with curiosity. I am interested to see what these hard and happy days will bring.
Podcasts
Grind City Coffee Xpo returns with new ingredient
You might know about brewing coffee, but this year, you can learn about cooking with it, too.
Games
Jigsaw: More is more
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from freelance photojournalist Brad Vest taken for The Daily Memphian at John Mark Enterprises in Germantown.