A Jackson, Tennessee-based pizzeria is coming to East Memphis, and a local restaurateur is bringing more food to Hollywood Street. 

A report from the U.S. Department of Justice found “serious concerns” with the Memphis Police Department’s “treatment of children and the lasting impact of police encounters on their wellbeing and resilience.” Officers arrested and handcuffed children as young as 8 years old. 

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The Memphis bench outscored the Sacramento bench 60-15 on Thursday night. Coach Taylor Jenkins trusted his second unit late in the game. 

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Crew chief Pat Fraher said the shooting foul called on Ja Morant prior to his second technical foul was incorrect.

There were 20 lead changes and 11 ties. But Marcus Smart put the game against Sacramento away on two free throws with 2.9 seconds left.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at FedExForum.

Some 22,500 people will be running through Downtown Memphis on Saturday. How did it happen? That’s a story worth telling all your friends.

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After more than 40 years of operation, Houston’s closed its only Memphis restaurant on Thursday. Some people trace it back to the day the restaurant took chicken tenders off the menu. 

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The Grizzlies hoped Zach Edey would return from injury this weekend, but that timeline has been extended after an uncomfortable practice with the Memphis Hustle. 

The grant program is meant to help “restore and revitalize some of Tennessee’s most historic buildings so that they once again can flourish.”

Thousands of residents are happy to give a present during Porter-Leath’s annual Tot Truck collection. But for Memphians who know what it’s like to grow up without toys, donating a gift is a chance to “return the favor.” 

Issues that the Memphis Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team faces include using “unnecessary force” and escalating encounters during mental-health calls, according to the report. 

Jaylen Wells said his mom texted him to focus on the game against the Mavericks after the announcement he had won Western Conference rookie of the month. 

“The implications of not entering into a consent decree go beyond a mere declaration of hostility; they fundamentally threaten the integrity of our community’s relationship with law enforcement.”

Marlon Dechausay was a “passionate advocate for our student-athletes,” Memphis athletic director Ed Scott said.

Residents will a dash of neighborhood stories and a pinch of family recipes to create a cookbook that captures the “authentic voices” of South Memphis.

This week, a Shakespeare rom-com opens in Cordova, zombies are still in season at Growlers and WYXR raises the sound at Crosstown. 

The setup at Malia’s is as no-nonsense as the food. The shack is weathered and well-loved, with hand-painted lettering and a menu nailed to a wooden plank.

The Caramelized founder talks tips for stress-free entertaining during the holidays and the rest of the year, too. 

The Multimedia Tour kicks off Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Philadelphia, and includes dates at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Mustangs have a chance to become Shelby County’s first Class 6A repeat state champion Saturday in Chattanooga. It will be just one more daunting challenge.

In recent years, the restaurant has made many changes to its menu and its policies, many of which were not popular with its clientele.

Sean Burdette coached the team for seven seasons.

A roundup of all The Daily Memphian’s coverage of the report — including a synopsis of the Department of Justice’s findings along with the responses to it — can be found here.