The Lakers crushed the Grizzlies. But that’s not the worst part.
Not only was Memphis (2-9) smacked 134-107 by the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, but they lost key players Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard in the process. Related stories:
Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart leaves game with ankle injury
Marcus Smart needed help to reach the locker room after turning his ankle on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
Sheriff Bonner asks to be dismissed from Gershun Freeman civil suit
Bonner’s request follows previous ones from Shelby County Chief Jailer Kirk Fields and Shelby County government to do the same.
Former Lausanne soccer standout killed in crash, TV station reports
Vinny Garcia had just wrapped up his junior season at Manhattanville College.
Tennessee Department of Education refuses to take stance on federal funds
Tennessee’s education commissioner refused to say Tuesday whether she supports or opposes the possible rejection of more than $1 billion in annual school funding from the federal government.
Collierville Schools board expected to vote on rezoning in December
The Collierville Board of Education will consider its rezoning proposal next month. If approved, the changes would take place in August 2024.
Shelby County Clerk’s Millington office closed Tuesday
The office simply had a closed sign on the door with a clock indicating they would reopen at 8 a.m. There was no explanation for why none of the employees were present. County Commission wants ‘status update’ from Wanda Halbert prosecutorRelated story:
Death of St. Jude researcher is the ninth Downtown slaying this year
The slaying on Tennessee Street is the latest in city’s march toward another possible record year of homicides.
Two jailers indicted in connection to inmate assault
Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner announced the indictments, and the sheriff said there are “a lot of differences” between this case and the officers indicted in the death of Gershun Freeman.
BDSM lecture causes Rhodes uproar
The Rhodes College chaplain invited a dominatrix to lead a discussion, but college administrators canceled it.
Two charged in death of victim found on Tennessee Street
The victim was identified as St. Jude employee Alexander Bulakhov, 32, and comes amid increased concern about Downtown crime, including a recently released Downtown Safety Plan.
Arlington moves to restrict short-term rentals
Following the direction of other cities, Arlington has started the process to limit short-term rentals in the northeastern Shelby County town.
GloRilla surprises Memphis middle school with donation — and performance
The Memphis rapper made a grand entrance at her former middle school, emerging through the stage curtains to perform her song “Tomorrow,” to the roar of the student body.
From Illinois to Guadalcanal to Bartlett: WWII veteran will turn 100 on Dec. 3
His life is a century of travel to spots around the world during a military career that eventually contributed to him landing in Shelby County. It still includes driving himself, golf, church and song.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway will face tough rotation decisions upon return
Once Penny Hardaway returns from his suspension, he’ll have a choice: Pick up where acting head coach Rick Stansbury left off, or employ a by-committee approach he’s leaned on often.
NFL Week 10: Notable performances from former Tigers
Riley Patterson kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired to lift the Detroit Lions to a 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Tigers Podcast: SMU game looms, Memphis basketball off to a nice start
Host Greg Gaston, senior writer Tim Buckley and beat writers Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya break down all things Tigers football and basketball.
All-Region 8-6A football team announced
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, Houston, White Station and Whitehaven recognized by the league’s coaches.Related story:
All-Region Division 2-A West football team announced
Standouts from FACS, Fayette Academy, Harding and Tipton-Rosemark recognized by the league’s coaches.Related story:
Meet Ting, the firm that could provide Memphians fiber internet
Ting Internet could start serving Memphis customers late next year.
What’s open on Thanksgiving in Memphis
Here’s a list of restaurants and bars that will be open on Thanksgiving Day in Memphis and the Mid-South, along with some ideas for catering.
Memphis Symphony and Opera Memphis bring ‘Carmina Burana’ to vivid life
The poems that inspired the music cover a wide range of topics ... the fickleness of fortune and wealth, the ephemeral nature of life, the joy of the return of spring and the pleasures and perils of drinking, gluttony, gambling and lust.
Metro
The Early Word: Very Visible sale and a call to investigate MPD’s crime stats
MSCS started the year without enough teachers, students protest xAI’s offer to fix schools and the Grindfather gets his flowers.
Education Arts school or MLGW substation? MSCS to decide fate of Elvis’ alma mater
Business
The former Firestone site is a brownfield. Does it matter?
Proponents of a plan to move the Shelby County Jail to the former Firestone plant say the site’s status as a brownfield is a positive for the project.
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Sports
Former Grizzlies star highlights 2025 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class
The Memphis Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled its full Class of 2025, including high school coaches and former Tigers coaches and athletes.
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Food
Halinka’s Polish food truck is tried and tested
A former market researcher has realized her dream of opening a food truck and is serving authentic Polish sauerkraut, beets, kielbasa and pierogi.
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Suburbs
Suburban schools dial up cellphone restrictions
A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.
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Neighborhoods
Could Memphis’ Zodiac development be sign of starter homes return?
A set of 10 new homes near Zodiac Park in Whitehaven Hills is the latest milestone in the city’s affordable housing movement.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Symphony Chorus holds auditions for professional amateurs
The Memphis Symphony Chorus is about to hold auditions for its upcoming season, continuing a 60-year tradition of high-level choral arrangements with no financial incentive.
Music Making radio waves: New Memphis Music Hall of Fame member gets soulful celebration
Opinion
Calkins: Memphians will be finishing Liza’s Run again. A few weeks ago, that was no sure thing.
A month ago, it seemed as if the event was ending. But a group of women emerged to make certain that Memphians will once again be finishing Liza Fletcher’s run.
Podcasts
The AM/DM: U of M makes news with DEI change, hotel and Ghanaian students
The University of Memphis started classes this week, but in the run-up to the fall semester, we learned that it was closing its Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with state law.