Penny Hardaway’s Tigers reminded the country — and themselves — how good they can truly be in Saturday’s overtime victory over Clemson.

Christmas is and must be within each of us lived out in our decisions, the daily decision to risk sharing of our life with another for the sake of our life together.

Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy discussed the DOJ’s investigation into MPD, attempts to remove him from office and conditions at the Shelby County Jail on WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines.”

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“I just feel a tug to continue it somehow,” said Kristina Tubinis, an Arrow artist and retail and events associate.

This week’s crossword puzzle celebrates the 70th anniversary of “White Christmas.” The 1954 movie is showing on the big screen at Memphis area theaters this week.

Tyrese Hunter made plenty of big shots on Saturday, but it was a non-scoring play he made in the final moments that arguably sealed the game. And it’s the kind of play that may have proven Penny Hardaway right, that this team is different. 

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Box score: Memphis 87, Clemson 82 (OT)

Melrose’s Rhyan Brown wins most valuable player after topping 100 yards and scoring a touchdown in the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game at Memphis University School.

Down seven players on the day, the Tigers battled to cut the lead from 17 to six but were unable to string together enough stops to complete the comeback.

The rules discussed at a Saturday, Dec. 14, retreat at Shelby Farms Park include a budget subcommittee to hash out details of budget amendments.

The girl was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital but did not survive. No arrests have been made yet, police said.

Aided by more than 130 volunteers, Team Max distributes 6,000 large food baskets to those in need, including 3,000 handed out on a chilly Saturday morning at the Mid-South Food Bank in South Memphis.

Led by a combined 45 points from Tyrese Hunter and Colby Rogers and key free throws in overtime from PJ Haggerty and Dain Dainja, Memphis pulls off the win against the 16th-ranked Clemson Tigers.

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Box score: Memphis 87, No. 16 Clemson 82 (OT)

The Memphis Tigers had minimal outgoing NCAA transfer portal movement heading into the weekend, but on Saturday three defensive backs announced their decisions to leave.

In their final conversation before Danton Barto died, Will Barto pledged to his father that he’d graduate from college. He’ll take part in the University of Memphis’ commencement ceremony Sunday. 

SOB’s Ben Wiley shares a simple syrup recipe and tells us how to make the whiskey-based Winter’s Ruin and an apple cider and rum drink called Over an Icy Pond.

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Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.

Paul Young offered more detail in a Behind The Headlines interview on what’s next for MPD after a scathing federal report into the department’s policies and practices. 

Santi Aldama got mad. Ja Morant made the Nets mad. There were two skirmishes in the late moments, one that resulted in three technical fouls. And Memphis has won 10 of 11.

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Box score: Grizzlies 135, Nets 119

The Grizzlies led 69-56 at halftime.Memphis averages 122.1 points a game.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at FedExForum.

Alderman-elect Nick Robbins will take his oath next week. In the runoff this past Tuesday, there were 2,593 ballots cast.

People familiar with the restaurant said the concept could be an upscale steakhouse similar to the Tekila location at the Nineteenth Century Club building at 1433 Union Ave. 

Hernandez Govan is facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.