“For the third consecutive year in a row, the No. 1 cause of death for American children and teens is gunshot wounds. More than car accidents, more than cancer — our kids are dying from guns.”

“Whether you are handed a roster of registrants or whether you run the tryouts and hand-select the team yourself, find a way to work in every player, every game.”

Premier Flowers’ owner said she loved being Downtown, but ongoing break-ins and vandalism coupled with constant parking issues contributed to her decision not to renew her shop’s lease this fall.

With a steady hand and a needle and thread, Rose Wheeler taught herself patience again. 

The switch will be flipped Dec. 4 at the church. “From that point forward, it will be a lit beacon of our hope — of Christ’s love — from the heart of Midtown,” Rev. David Powers said.

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Everyone likes an underdog and this week’s crossword puzzle was inspired by the University of Memphis Tigers’ Thanksgiving Day victory over Tulane.

A love of Legos and various pop-culture characters led an Arlington man into a 3D-design business that has customers across the country.

The Memphis Jazz Workshop instructs young cats (jazz artists) in the fundamentals of a hip musical genre that has a long, but little-known history in the home of blues and rock ‘n’ roll.

 The Vols beat Vanderbilt for a sixth straight season. Tennessee needed a big victory to impress the College Football Playoff committee enough to earn a home playoff game in December.

The book follows Beale and Bella the buffaloes as they explore Shelby Farms Park and encourage their friends to build a light display that brings the most holiday cheer.

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

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

Mayors along the Mississippi River have watched as intensifying rain storms and floods wreak havoc. This fall, the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative announced a new pilot program to help river towns better recover.

Writer Joshua Carlucci says that Swagath has the whole experience: carefully crafted plates; a warm, polished setting, and a staff that feels like they actually care about your night.

Memphis attorneys talk about the need for free legal representation and the barriers to it on “Behind The Headlines.”

“We would like to have to be first choice for the new chemical engineers, data scientists, chemists that are coming out of the local universities,” said the company’s CEO. “We also hope to attract talent from around the country and perhaps even around the world to come to Memphis.”

MaryLynn Mack, who moved to Memphis in August to take the reins of the Memphis Botanic Garden after many years working for similar organizations in Phoenix, San Diego and elsewhere, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.” 

The Mustangs and the Phoenix knock off previously-undefeated teams. The Golden Wildcats eliminate defending state champion Pearl-Cohn as three Memphis football teams advance to state championship games.

The Grizzlies are now 3-0 this season with Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane all available for a full game. And the franchise got its first ever “NBA Cup” win on Friday after starting 0-6 in such games over two seasons. 

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Shifts in the absentee vote totals and provisional ballots that were due in some part to the uncertainty by voters that absentee ballots could reach the Shelby County Election Commission by mail in time.

Gordon has written six books and numerous articles and liner notes, and produced or directed eight films. The Central Gardens resident has won three Grammys and an Emmy.

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Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant led with 27 points and seven assists. Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. had 23 points and eight rebounds for Memphis, while Santi Aldama added 20 points and went 8 of 9 from the field.

The Rebels, who lost to Florida last week, will need some help in other weekend games in their bid to make the College Football Playoff.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at FedExForum.