Celtics hand Grizzlies a loss that was ‘tough pill to swallow’
The Celtics game looked like a chance for Memphis to get a victory amid a difficult scheduling stretch. It turned out to be a mess.
Box score: Celtics 131, Grizzlies 95
Box score from the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics in TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.
Sheriff’s Office demands apology for sexual assault lawsuit
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is disputing that two women who were allegedly assaulted at the Shelby County women’s jail last year were actually in their custody at the time.
New Filipino bar planned for Downtown
Kuya, which is planned for the former Bedrock Eats & Sweets space, would have a pan-Asian-American menu with craft cocktails, beer, wine, sake and small bites.
County moves money toward new Regional One
Design work for Regional One Health is about to begin as well as demolition of the old Commercial Appeal building that will be the center of the hospital’s new campus.
Need an office? Rent a desk at Crosstown Concourse.
Anyone who’s ever dreamed of working at Memphis’ vertical village will finally get their chance. Crosstown CoWork has a space for remote workers looking for a desk.
Buckley: Reason to feel encouraged after Ole Miss loss? Tigers should be.
Memphis was disappointed after losing to the Rebels in front of a rowdy crowd in Oxford, but not all hope is lost.
Memphis lost to Ole Miss. Here’s what we learned.
There was a level of legitimate concern in Memphis coach Penny Hardaway’s voice after the Tigers’ 83-77 road loss to the Rebels.
The penny is gone, and most folks don’t seem to care too much
The U.S. Mint produced the last penny it’ll ever make Wednesday, but that still leaves 114 billion pennies in circulation.
Table Talk: Memphis native creates new spice blends
Mane Street Seasonings is Memphis through and through.
Zach Edey nears return for Grizzlies, Morant questionable Wednesday
Edey, who has not yet played this season following offseason ankle surgery, was upgraded to doubtful on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s game (6:30 p.m. CT) at the Boston Celtics.
South Korean manufacturer to invest another $157M, create 240 new jobs in Memphis
The $157 million expansion includes a new facility at its Memphis campus at 1865 Riverport Road.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl taps Outstanding Achievement award winner
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl has chosen a country music artist as the recipient of its 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award.
Former Railgarten to become family-friendly Stomping Grounds
The new owners signed a 10-year lease for the 10,000-square-foot space for a business they call “the kind of family spot Midtown has been missing.”
St. George’s says head of school not involved in reported sexual assault
In a subsequent email, St. George’s officials provided an update on a reported sexual assault at the school on Oct. 8.
DeSoto County DA seeks new sentencing for Whiteside after support letters found to be coerced
Two people who wrote letters of support for Lindsey Whiteside have recanted their communiques after the former assistant basketball coach pleaded guity of sexual battery of a minor.
Memphis can’t contain Ole Miss’ offensive explosion in first road test
Memphis was led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 15 points, seven assists and seven rebounds and guard Curtis Givens III’s 18 points.Related content:
Inked: Church to develop Downtown warehouse, vascular clinic opens surgery center
Also, a vascular surgery center featuring positive pressure ventilation between the rooms will open in East Memphis.
Metro
$750M in new public money suggested for school buildings plan
MSCS campuses need more than $1 billion in the next decade. A committee suggested funding and other ideas on how to approach closing, repurposing or consolidating buildings.
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Business
College students want to flip a house in every state — starting in Memphis
The two are documenting their progress on TikTok where viewers can watch the process of redeveloping a house and where they will go next.
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Ford Megasite Report: Ford could scrap EV F-150, but company says ‘no change’ for BlueOval
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Sports
Seven Grizzlies games will be shown on local TV for free
The Memphis Grizzlies and Gray Media are partnering to simulcast seven of the team’s games on local channels throughout the Mid-South for free.
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Food
What to order: Boiling Fish at Petals of a Peony earns Michelin attention with fiery finesse
At Petals of a Peony, after the plates are cleared, the soft tingle of pepper and the warmth of that final bite linger — the kind of souvenir you can’t pack up.
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Grecian Gourmet’s kotopita, ‘Greek chicken pot pie’
Suburbs
Will Lakeland finally get another grocery store? And who will it be?
A mystery grocery store is looking at becoming part of the Ashmont development near Interstate 40 and Canada Road. Developers could not provide the identity but indicated it is a national chain.
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Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Has Memphis ever had an art heist like the Louvre?
Curios, statues, Albrecht Durer and Elton John: How have Memphis museums been victimized by thieves in the last century?
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Opinion
Calkins: What Mauricio Calvo wants you to understand about ICE, Memphis and what people of conscience can do
Mauricio Calvo, the president and CEO of Latino Memphis, says that the arrival of ICE hasn’t just hurt his community. It threatens to turn Memphis into a “ghost town.”
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Podcasts
Sound Bites: Spanakopita to moussaka — Greek family favorites find a wider table
From making baklava by hand as a child to pivoting from a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the aftermath of the pandemic, owner Corinne Knight shares the story of the Grecian Gourmet company.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Can Memphis get past recent struggles?
Games
Sudoku: Nov. 11
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.