Amid drama and struggle, there’s some good stuff happening with the Grizzlies, the kind that can pay bigger dividends later if the team can ever keep a real guard or two on the floor. Here are three things Chris Herrington likes this week.
Todd Snider died Friday, Nov. 14, at age 59. Chris Herrington looks at Snider’s best songs where Memphis was a character.
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Today’s photo is of the start line at the cross country state championships at Shelby Farms taken by Patrick Lantrip.
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Also in the political roundup, one county mayoral contender calls out current Mayor Lee Harris’ administration for its funding shortfall and another calls for change in the government’s relationship to the school system.
In East Memphis, an artist’s utopian daydream is becoming a reality.
For the Task Force, the confiscation is a sign of progress in lowering crime. But, in a state where most adults can carry weapons without a permit, what constitutes an illegal gun?
The extension timeline is unclear since it depends on right-of-way acquisitions and funding.
The Memphis Tiger football team, the Memphis Tiger basketball team and the Memphis Grizzlies are all disasters, in their own way. But which disaster is worst?
“There’s nothing a coach can do to force anything out of a guy,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said after losing to the Runnin’ Rebels. Memphis and Josh Pastner reunion turns sour as UNLV upsets TigersRelated content:
The only Tigers who finished with double-digit points were guard Julius Thedford (16 points and six rebounds) and guard Curtis Givens III (10 points and three assists).Related content:
The county administration blames the shortfall on the Memphis Safe Task Force and federal government shutdown.
Also happening this week: County Commission votes on Regional One funds, and Helen Hunt comes to town.
Memphis signs former Tennessee Vols standout to give the team needed assistance at the guard position, which is dealing with injuries to Ja Morant, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Javon Small.
“Todd Snider launched his career in Memphis, and then reinvented himself a decade later. For his last 20 years, there was no songwriter quite like him.” Memphians remember musician Todd Snider, nomad storyteller who launched career from local barRelated content:
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Today’s photo is of ornaments available at the Sultana Disaster Museum in Marion, Ark. taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.
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Even with more approvals needed before closing the deal, Bartlett already is receiving interest from groups interested in managing Quail Ridge Golf Course for the suburb.
Artwork installation stands at the crossroads of historic neighborhood.
For those looking for someone special — even if only seasonally — here are some first-date ideas.
Those seeking romance may hear, ‘There are plenty of fish in the sea.’ But one Memphis man laments: “My sea is a creek.” For such singles, dating apps offer an option.
The new Taste of Paradise Indian Buffet & Grill restaurant on Stage Road is tied to the nearby Al-Aqsa International Market, and the owner promises farm-fresh food.
“Our low energy costs, abundant land, strong distribution network, and leadership in advanced manufacturing give Memphis a competitive edge. But we’ll only keep that edge if we expand generation capacity now.”