The scramble to pick up last-second gifts is in a full frenzy this holiday weekend.

The Tigers picked up the narrow victory over the Commodores behind David Jones’ 28 points and nine rebounds.

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Box score: Memphis 77, Vanderbilt 75

Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield talk toast-worthy drinks, bar favorites and New Year’s events around town.

The economic development chief of the Greater Memphis Chamber says on “Behind The Headlines” that a replacement bridge is a much faster path forward. Plus, she talks about actively courting another automaker to the region. 

The logs were requested to verify that nine officers indicted for Freeman’s death are no longer working at the jail, also known simply as 201 Poplar. 

The most common variant in the U.S. now is the highly contagious HV.1 strain, which accounts for about 30% of new COVID-19 cases. 

The 3,400-square-foot restaurant will seat 49 people plus have patio space outside when finished. 

Memphis’ matchup with Vanderbilt Saturday marks the first of 16-straight games versus unranked opponents for the Tigers who will need to maintain their recent level of focus to avoid unnecessary slip-ups.

Tomlin averaged 10.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks and started all 36 games for a Kansas State team that finished 26-10 and made a run to the Elite Eight in 2022-23.

Here are a few holiday pop-up bars in the Memphis area that have decked the halls this year.

The Daily Memphian’s movie critic (if we had a movie critic) gives us his top 10 for the year as well as 15 honorable mentions and some special Jury (of One) prizes. 

The Lake District continues to suffer financial problems, according to a report to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners.

The Grizzlies’ points per 100 possessions before Morant’s return were dead last in the NBA. In his two games back, they’re now the sixth-best offense. 

After withdrawing from the Collierville superintendent race in 2019, the time seems right for Russell Dyer to run the town’s school system.

The worn Big Bird and Cookie Monster, the Scotties and Flamingos, the typewriter and macramé angel, the stuff kids made, weren’t for the marketing target audience, they were for us.

Plus, Kukuruku will open a second location in Memphis and Waffle House is headed to Millington. 

Ja Morant was back at FedExForum Thursday. But you know what else was back? Fun! It suddenly seems like a whole new season for the Grizzlies. And in this season, the Grizzlies are a perfect 2-0.

In Ja Morant’s return game, it was all three of Memphis stars who pushed the Grizzlies to a win. 

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Tigers coach Penny Hardaway spoke to reporters about the statuses of Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Jaykwon Walton and other topics Thursday after Memphis’ Tiger Toy Drive.

Cooper Haynes and Carlyn Burdette were chosen after strong performances last week.

No local architects or engineers bid, and Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority commissioners are asking why.

Hamilton County District Attorney General Coty G. Wamp, in a letter to Shelby County commissioners, says the investigation has been slow moving with unreturned phone calls and denied records requests that she says violate state law.

The Tennessee Department of Education released letter grades for schools Thursday. Results for the suburban schools varied.

The Brothers are relying on Keeper Jackson to step it up this season, and so far, he’s delivering the goods.

“The sign we unveil today will serve as a constant reminder of Officer Redd’s sacrifice in his unwavering commitment to the safety and well being of others,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said.