Memphis seniors get $3M in federal funding for home repair
Housing and Urban Development grants could reach an estimated 100 to 120 senior citizen homeowners.
Hearts, tulips and swans: Local baristas throwdown a latte
Baristas left it all in the cup, with one champion of the bracket-style latte art competition taking home coffee beans, an eight-cup siphon — and bragging rights.
Southern Miss assistant coaches follow Charles Huff to Memphis
New Memphis coach Charles Huff is bringing some members of the Southern Miss staff with him.
Collierville principal ‘still over the moon’ after state recognition
While it’s the second time for the Collierville school system to take the Principal of the Year honor, it’s the first time a Tennessee school district has had both principal and teacher of the year at the same time.
Germantown waits to change debt limit
City leaders have discussed the debt limit several times lately as Germantown Municipal School District seeks to make Houston — the only high school in the municipal district — comparable to other suburban districts’ high schools.
Herrington: The 2024 draft was supposed to be terrible. It was great for the Grizzlies.
“The Grizzlies have been playing their basketball of late, and the three players leading the way have something unlikely in common.”
Recent inmates describe ‘inhumane’ crowding, filth, physical abuse at 201 Poplar, Jail East
Stripped naked and doused with pepper spray. “Bugs galore.” Fellow inmates vomiting and defecating on themselves. Three people recently incarcerated at Shelby County Jail spoke to The Daily Memphian about their experiences.
Calkins: Is Charles Huff a wow hire at Memphis? He sure has a wow resume.
“There’s no way to know if Charles Huff will win championships at Memphis. But the guy has every possible credential you could want.”
Season’s eatings: Recipes for the holidays
Mix things up this season with our holiday menu of goat cheese dip, a signature dish from The Lobbyist, festive Christmas cocktails and more.
Memphis officially announces Charles Huff as football coach
The Memphis Tigers officially announced Charles Huff as the program’s 26th head football coach on Monday morning. Southern Miss assistant coaches follow Charles Huff to MemphisRelated content:
Ashlar Hall’s restoration was ‘anything but simple’
The 129-year-old building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, is owned by Juan Montoya, who bought it in 2016 for $59,000, according to deed records.
Grizzlies flex bench strength to knock off Trail Blazers
Memphis’ bench outscored Portland’s bench 69-35, tying its season high for bench points. Box score: Grizzlies 119, Trail Blazers 96 Aldama scores 22 points, Grizzlies build big lead in 119-96 win over Trail BlazersRelated content:
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Central, Harding. Hutchison, Munford and Westwood up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Ask the Memphian: How did the St. Jude marathon grow from a small race to a mighty behemoth?
How did such a small-time endeavor grow into a massive phenomenon that requires 4,000 volunteers and the cooperation of an entire city for a safe and well-organized event?
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Arlington, Booker T. Washington, Briarcrest, Houston and Southwind up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.
What to Order: Crispy rice-French toast at Maeve’s Tavern a standout brunch dish
The finished slice is topped with a finely milled pistachio powder, butterscotch and a dollop of pistachio whipped cream on the side.
New Collierville office park is made to order for businesses who want to design their own space
Civic Center Office Park is being built at Market Boulevard and Civic Center Drive next to Home Depot.
Cooper-Sutton’s rant on the fire union and what’s behind it
Also in this roundup, the first forum among contenders for Shelby County sheriff and the race to succeed Wanda Halbert is filling up.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Congrats to Mr. Montoya for restoring and reclaiming a piece of Memphis history.” — Chris Hall about Ashlar Hall’s restoration was ‘anything but simple’
“For next year’s Sheriff election, I expect each candidate to deliver a realistic solution for the problems at 201 and a clear strategy for managing the expected growth in inmate numbers. I don’t want to hear excuses.” — Barry W. Moore about Recent inmates describe ‘inhumane’ crowding, filth, physical abuse at 201 Poplar, Jail East
“The most accomplished coach since Rex Dockery and somehow people on the fan base found ways to poke holes in his resume. Huff will be a great hire.” — Justin Searcy about Calkins: Is Charles Huff a wow hire at Memphis? He sure has a wow resume.
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Tennessee House speaker wants to fund student teacher stipend amid teacher shortage
Educator advocates say unpaid student teaching requirements can be a barrier for aspiring teachers. The Tennessee House speaker wants to start providing state-funded stipends for those internships.
Sudoku: Dec. 8
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily WordRow: Dec. 8
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Tigers can fly
Today’s photo is of Memphis Tigers basketball guard Dug McDaniel in action and was taken by Wes Hale.
Metro
Before Task Force, there was Operation Viper — and nearly 500 arrests
This spring, FBI Director Kash Patel singled out Memphis’ violent crime rate during an interview with Fox News. When his comments were publicized, law enforcement was underway on what would become Operation Viper.
Premium Metro ‘Goofiest, happiest dog in the world’ has spent nearly 1,500 days in a shelter
Premium Public Safety Mayor Young preparing for life after Task Force
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Behind The Headlines ‘I don’t think I have seen a mug shot that is not Latino or African American,’ county mayor says about Task Force arrests
Business
St. Jude patients ‘fly’ to North Pole
Children checked in at Memphis International Airport, received special boarding passes and boarded a plane bound for the North Pole.
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Business Local law firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Transportation & Logistics Marsha Blackburn targets cargo theft in Memphis with new federal legislation
Sports
How quickly can new Tigers coach put his recruiting skills to work?
The Memphis Tigers’ new football coach Charles Huff has built a reputation as an elite recruiter. He’ll need to exercise those talents immediately.Related content:
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Memphis Tigers Football Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey leaving Memphis
Food
Bartlett now jittery with many new coffee shops
An abundance of coffee shops have opened in Bartlett in the past year, making for a competitive market for those seeking a piping hot brew.
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Phillip Ashley Rix’s sweet potato pie
Suburbs
‘You are not the victim’: DeSoto residents renew calls for school board member to resign over support letter
The criticism of DeSoto County School Board member Michele Henley continued Thursday as two speakers again called for her resignation at the board’s monthly meeting.
Collierville Collierville deannexation request to go before Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Arts & Culture
5 more ways to ring in the holidays in Memphis theaters
Rudolph, Annie, Scrooge and the Grinch star in shows across Memphis.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Where is the Memphis music? New newsletter points the way.
Opinion
Echols: Thinking about what’s behind our thinking
“Once you take a thought captive and lock it up tight, you must replace it with another thought. Very few of us are able to sit quietly with nothing at all going on up top.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Rising health care costs will be breaking point for many Memphians
Podcasts
‘I don’t think I have seen a mug shot that is not Latino or African American,’ county mayor says about Task Force arrests
On “Behind The Headlines,” Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said he has tried to meet with federal officials from the Memphis Safe Task Force to talk about his concerns ICE agents are racially “profiling” Memphians.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Brain on a chip
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of a gum-stick-size chip used to test an antiviral, and it is courtesy Caleb Jia.