Chris Herrington and Drew Hill discuss what they liked from the preseason and the Grizzlies’ biggest concerns heading into the home opener on Wednesday against the Knicks. 

Regional One responded to a resolution approved this week by the Memphis City Council that urges the Shelby County Commission to persuade the hospital to allow the intervention program’s counselors access to the hospital and victims of violent crime.

The change in agenda items for next week’s city council session reflects the ongoing tug-of-war over council chairman Martavius Jones’ demand for a national search to pick the new leader of the city-owned utility.

Shane Ellis will be nominated as the next Hernando police chief, replacing Scott Worsham, who is retiring from the post.

The theme for this year’s Zoo Boo is “Stranger Things,” playing off the popular Netflix series featuring a spooky underworld called “The Upside Down,” teeming with fright and ghoulish creatures.

District Attorney General Steve Mulroy campaigned on diversifying the office. Four of the six new hires are Black.

One of the best red zone offenses in the country based on conversion percentage is clashing against one of the best red zone defenses in the country Saturday night when the Tigers take on the Pirates.

Kroger has 121 stores and 18,373 associates in Tennessee, according to Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association president Rob Ikard. 

Cooper-Young neighbors and passersby might have noticed a new addition to the Midtown community recently.

“There are some things I want. I’ve wanted them for a while and the hints just aren’t working. So, I’ve made a modest list — 10 things you can choose from.”

Despite a few standard delays and some unexpected ones last month, the very pretty and welcoming Limelight is quietly open now and officially open on Wednesday in Germantown.

The Grizzlies bounced back from two disappointing results with a commanding win over the Pistons on Thursday night. Ja Morant finished with 31 points. 

Price plans to run in Super District 8 after running four years ago in District 7. Meanwhile, other council races on the October 2023 ballot are also taking shape with a little less than a year to election day. 

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, who currently lives in Bartlett, says he will decide this month on a bid for Memphis Mayor on the October 2023 city ballot. 

Ricky Isom’s play helped Central coach Major Wright pick up his 150th career victory as the Warriors defeated Overton.

“Our goal is to win a championship, so we don’t take anything as disrespect. But we do have a huge chip on our shoulder to show the world who we are,” DeAndre Williams said. 

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Chris Herrington offers his fast thoughts and record forecast for all 30 NBA teams. And, he predicts which teams from the East and West advance to the playoffs.

The adult victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The juvenile was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition but died around 8 a.m. 

This week, festivals offer gourmet food and hundreds of wines and beers, Geoff Calkins moderates a sports talk and PRIZM Ensemble plays the works of Amanzi Arnett.

This season, the Grizzlies are one of five teams that will have uniforms and apparel “remixed.” The pairing, naturally, is with popular Memphis-based rap group Three 6 Mafia. 

Dragons fall from second into a tie for seventh.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has joined The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to fight childhood cancer.