Standouts from Center Hill, Harding, Rossville Christian, St. Agnes and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. 

As Scott Brockman nears retirement, he recalls taking over Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority in 2014, and rebuilding after Delta left and “things went from bad to worse.”

Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.

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Shelby County has more traffic fatalities than any other Tennessee county, and the impact on families is irreversible. Law enforcement officials seek to bend the curve by increasing patrol on the streets and curbing speeding.

Marcus Smart is sidelined with an ankle injury, but he called out an “embarrassing” effort by the Grizzlies that many fans could hear from the seats Sunday. 

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Box score: Timberwolves 119, Grizzlies 97

AutoZone Park’s Deck the Diamond Holiday Spectacular features archways, reindeers, presents and trains lighting up the ballpark, glowing gold, white and purple.

Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz is Memphis’ last chance to get a home win before the start of December. 

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Also happening: Bartlett could get food trucks, a star-studded holiday tribute to Elvis Presley airs and Collierville parents can speak their mind on school rezoning.

“It’s no great skill ... to enjoy life’s Thanksgiving days. Who is not thrilled to open presents on a birthday, relax on a holiday or eat fresh, roasted turkey? The real test of life is the day after. ...”

“Every person brings more to a disagreement than the rest of us will ever know. While my creamed corn debacle is a far cry from a presidential election in importance, what’s behind it is similar.”

The new restaurant opened on Front Street last month in the brick-and-steel maze that once held the William C. Ellis & Sons Ironworks & Machine Shop.

A recent federal court ruling has put a timetable on part of DeSoto County to disconnect from a Memphis system treating its sewage, while other cities continue to manage their own systems.

“Each of the last two years, we’ve had 1,400 patients come in from gun violence, and this year, we’re on pace to break that, which is really unthinkable,” said the chief of trauma at Regional One Health. 

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After one of its guards allegedly shot and killed a man at a Kroger gas station in Memphis, the State of Tennessee found the company employed 309 unlicensed guards during a six-month period.

Wearing medieval warrior gear and wielding longswords, members of Memphis Armored Fight Club thrash and clash with panache.

Victories this week against Michigan and No. 20 Arkansas could vault Memphis into the Associated Press basketball poll. If, that is, voters can overlook an ugly loss to Villanova.

Memphis will get an eighth location of the popular fast-food chain. Plus, Margarita’s is coming to Lakeland Commons, and Marco’s Pizza is also planning an Arlington site.

In the second part of his end-of-term interview on “Behind The Headlines,” Mayor Jim Strickland also talked about the upcoming transition to Mayor-elect Paul Young and why he is fond of asphalt.

The Houston High Mustangs advanced to their first BlueCross Bowl Class 6A state title game after Friday’s win in Brentwood, Tennessee. But Southwind and Fairley fell in their respective semifinal games.

“We needed something like this,” said Memphis guard Jahvon Quinerly, who called the Tigers’ 16-point loss in the Battle 4 Atlantis final a wake-up call.

“Even though the last day of the trip to Nassau was a real bummer, this week was a net success for Penny Hardaway and his program.”

After falling to 3-12 with their loss to the Suns, the Grizzlies’ hope of keeping their three-year postseason streak alive may be in grave danger by Thanksgiving weekend.

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The bar at 605 N. Second St. will also serve smoothie bowls, freshly pressed juices, salads and wraps, as well as offering a grab-and-go section. 

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield discussing how some fans are unhappy with a nine-win season. “They’re the same people that complain about politics but refuse to vote. The same people that probably boo Santa Claus in this Philly stadium.”

The Tigers were amped up, but less than 15 minutes into the game it was apparent coach Penny Hardaway’s team would not be heading back to the 901 with any sort of hardware.

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Box score: Villanova 79, Memphis 63