Grizzlies collapse late in San Antonio, lose fifth straight
The Grizzlies had a 101-100 lead over the San Antonio Spurs with just over three minutes to play, but surrendered a game-ending 11-0 run.Related content:
Box score: Spurs 111, Grizzlies 101
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.
MSCS board votes to move toward lawsuit about 2026 elections
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is formally mulling a lawsuit about the “threat to the lawful function and democratic integrity” caused by new state and county actions that cut short terms for five members.
Memphis delays firefighter pay raise
The Memphis City Council delayed voting on the 2% raise during an occasionally fractious committee hearing.
Baron Von Opperbean sets opening date
The immersive experience being built inside the former river museum on Mud Island will open for business this spring.
State to appeal National Guard injunction
A Davidson County chancellor blocked the guard’s deployment in a Monday ruling.
Memphis officials vow challenge after guard deployment halted by judge
State and local leaders who sued the state over the guard deployment gathered to celebrate what they called a historic victory and discuss next steps.
Sheriff’s Office reports another inmate death
Tiffany Dukes is one of 11 inmates this year to die while in custody of the Sheriff’s Office.
Arlington commission green-lights new commercial, residential projects
The Arlington Planning Commission endorsed a trio of projects this week as developers grab up available land on the north side of Interstate 40.
Memphis raises minimum salary for city employees
The Memphis City Council voted to change the minimum salary for City of Memphis workers.
School board races to fire up next month
Memphis-area school board elections will be partisan next year.
Memphis crime down 23% year to date
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis presented the latest crime numbers for the first full month of the Memphis Safe Task Force. She also talked about the MPD’s relationship with the task force including on immigration arrests.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Pulp Fiction,’ Tav Falco
Chris Herrington says “Pulp Fiction” carries the thrill of a young director coming into his own, taking chances and pulling them off, discovering just how good he can be.
A look at Baha Mar Hoops Championship field as Memphis heads to Bahamas
Memphis will open play in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship against No. 1 Purdue on Thursday before facing No. 15 Texas Tech or Wake Forest on Friday.
‘A good kind of different’ as Brad Luckett takes over at CBHS
After playing for his father Bubba and working side-by-side for 14 years as an assistant, new CBHS basketball coach Brad Luckett aims to maintain the program’s high standards.
All-Region 7-6A football team announced
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova and Houston honored by the league’s coaches.
Nashville judge blocks Memphis National Guard deployment
A judge has blocked the current deployment of the Tennessee National Guard to Memphis as part of President Donald Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force, but the state still has time to appeal.
Suspect claims self-defense in fatal Wolfchase shooting
The incident happened on the mall’s second floor in front of a store called Village Mart, according to an affidavit in the case.
Ford gets heated in County Commission debate about deputy’s benefits
The County Commission ultimately extended benefits for a severely injured Shelby County sheriff’s deputy.
Buckley: Would Memphis football and basketball be better off with new coaches? Let’s explore.
Tiger sports fans aren’t happy, understandably so. Is it wise to change coaches? Or is it important to remember the grass isn’t always greener, as the ol’ adage goes?
New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis
At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road.
County fixes cash-flow crunch with $43 million loan
The “interfund tax anticipation note” solves the short-term cash-flow problem for county government. But long-term financial concerns around county reserves remain.
A Memphis gift guide for the holidays
Not sure what to get that special someone? Our Daily Memphian staff offers suggestions for their favorite locally made products and experiences.
Daily WordRow: Nov. 18
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Sudoku: Nov. 18
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Daily Jigsaw: A gobsmacked Ellen
Today’s photo is of food writer Ellen Chamberlain with the Michelin man at Michelin’s first Southern awards, held Monday, Nov. 3.
Metro
Questions linger for Marsha Blackburn on phone records pay out
Also in the political roundup, one county mayoral contender calls out current Mayor Lee Harris’ administration for its funding shortfall and another calls for change in the government’s relationship to the school system.
Shelby County Clerk Tami Sawyer sued by former employee
Premium City of Memphis Memphis Safe Task Force has seized more than 400 illegal guns. But, what is an illegal gun in Tennessee?
Premium Public Safety Police arrest 8 in gang sweep, echoing 2024 raid
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Ask the Memphian: Why is the U of M’s mascot a tiger?
Business
It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
The new Taste of Paradise Indian Buffet & Grill restaurant on Stage Road is tied to the nearby Al-Aqsa International Market, and the owner promises farm-fresh food.
Business Longtime Highland hangout Newby’s is closing, owner says
Health Care Helen Hunt to speak at Methodist Healthcare’s annual luncheon
Real Estate Target bought Millington land for more than $2M
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Sports
Buckley: Josh Pastner and UNLV had their way with Memphis. And the Tigers didn’t seem to care.
“There’s nothing a coach can do to force anything out of a guy,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said after losing to the Runnin’ Rebels. Memphis and Josh Pastner reunion turns sour as UNLV upsets TigersRelated content:
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign Jahmai Mashack to two-way contract
Premium Memphis Grizzlies 3 questions for the Grizzlies 13 games in
Food
What to order: Felicia Suzanne’s West Indies crab salad
Felicia Suzanne’s, one of four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants in Memphis, has a menu that feels like a love letter to Southern cuisine through the application of classic French technique.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Char’s pecan pie
Suburbs
Collierville looks to extend Winchester Road through Thompson site
The extension timeline is unclear since it depends on right-of-way acquisitions and funding.
Premium Bartlett Bartlett course manager thinks Quail Ridge ‘can do well’
Arts & Culture
Todd Snider was a singular songwriter and a voice for outcasts and underdogs
“Todd Snider launched his career in Memphis, and then reinvented himself a decade later. For his last 20 years, there was no songwriter quite like him.” Memphians remember musician Todd Snider, nomad storyteller who launched career from local barRelated content:
Premium Visual Arts New art school is ready to transform students — and teachers
Opinion
Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
“I am a proponent of the Shelby County’s school board’s decision to ban phones from school and wish it would have been done sooner.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Brad McCarley talks charcuterie, cheese and Buster’s Butcher
Porcellino’s. Curb Market. Puck Food Hall. Salt|Soy. These businesses have more in common than just being now-gone Memphis favorites.