Memphis’ bench outscored Portland’s bench 69-35, tying its season high for bench points. Box score: Grizzlies 119, Trail Blazers 96 Aldama scores 22 points, Grizzlies build big lead in 119-96 win over Trail BlazersRelated content:
Also happening this week: A Memphis Christmas rom-com airs on BET+, and Santa helps people cross Union Avenue.
This year will be the first time the Tigers have played in the Gasparilla Bowl since they suffered a 27-point loss to South Florida in what was then called the St. Petersburg Bowl in 2008.
Kickoff from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will be at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2026. ESPN will televise the game.
This spring, FBI Director Kash Patel singled out Memphis’ violent crime rate during an interview with Fox News. When his comments were publicized, law enforcement was underway on what would become Operation Viper.
The Orange Mound neighborhood marker is located at corner of Park Avenue and Airways Boulevard.
More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital
Led by Zach Davis’ 23-point and 13-rebound performance, the Tigers (4-4) beat Baylor at FedExForum. Box score: Memphis 78, Baylor 71 Penny Hardaway offers some advice to the Tigers’ new football coachRelated content:
Children checked in at Memphis International Airport, received special boarding passes and boarded a plane bound for the North Pole.
An abundance of coffee shops have opened in Bartlett in the past year, making for a competitive market for those seeking a piping hot brew.
Jelly has spent nearly 1,500 days in a kennel at the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County. Can you give him his forever home?
“Sometime next year, unless Congress changes course, health insurance is going to become a lot more expensive for hundreds of thousands of people in Tennessee.”
“Once you take a thought captive and lock it up tight, you must replace it with another thought. Very few of us are able to sit quietly with nothing at all going on up top.”
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“Congratulations to all the runners! A great cause to lace up your shoes, hit the pavement and support the kids at St. Jude.” — Al Montgomery about Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but ‘everyone knows’ young patients are the truly brave ones
“Now we know why crime statistics were already in decline before ‘the surge.’ Kudos to the federal, state and local agencies coming together.” — William Wilcox about Before Task Force, there was Operation Viper — and nearly 500 arrests.
“What a pleasure it would be for this old fan with a long memory to beat Louisville!!” — David Kaplan about Memphis flashes potential with convincing victory over Baylor
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Today’s photo is of a member of the Good Yarning group crocheting taken by Patrick Lantrip.
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The Memphis teenager was shot and injured during the school day in a park adjacent to Overton High School in East Memphis, according to police and the school system.
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing allows one of the city’s oldest firms to restructure its organization to pay back creditors while continuing to operate.
Davis’ 23 points (on 7-of-14 shooting) and 13 rebounds — both career highs for the senior — led the Tigers (4-4) to a 78-71 win over Baylor on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum.
When Rix started developing his signature line of chocolates, a sweet potato chocolate was the first flavor he ever made, and he named it “Mama Jean” in honor of his grandmother.
The criticism of DeSoto County School Board member Michele Henley continued Thursday as two speakers again called for her resignation at the board’s monthly meeting.
As news spread of the death of Stax legend Steve Cropper on Thursday, Dec. 4, musicians and others who knew the giant took to social media to pay tribute.
“We hear so much about the need for transparency in government; this might be a good and easy place to start. It all boils down to the people’s trust in their government.”
Lauren Ready joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about her first book.
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of a gum-stick-size chip used to test an antiviral, and it is courtesy Caleb Jia.
The two Downtown Memphis structures will be renovated. And for one of the spaces, the new updates “places pedestrians first.”