From a ‘king’ to singers or athletes, who should serve as GameDay guest picker?
The guess picker for Saturday's broadcast of ESPN College Game has drawn a lot of speculation. So, we decided to let The Daily Memphian staff weigh in on the matter.
Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza opens on Madison
Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza will serve a variety of homemade pastas, pizzas and a few entrees, all made from local ingredients and served in a beautifully renovated space.
Legislative Democrats call for hearings into ECD ‘slush fund’
Democrats in the General Assembly, including Memphis lawmakers, want hearings into a $4 million “slush fund” for rural grants, some raising questions about whether it was designed to reward legislators who voted for the governor’s voucher bill.
Billy Ray Turner to return to court Dec. 4 for likely trial date in Lorenzen Wright slaying
Billy Ray Turner, the lone remaining defendant in the slaying of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright, returns to court Dec. 4 for a likely trial date.
Store clerk convicted of killing teen over $1 beer sentenced to 22 years
Anwar Ghazali, found guilty in the shooting death of 17-year-old Dorian Harris over a stolen beer, was sentenced Thursday to 22 years in prison without parole.
‘The bond is the legacy of Stax Records’
How Justin Timberlake came to visit Soulsville and tapped into the musical and cultural legacy of Stax Records. Plus what it takes to run a museum, a charter school and a music academy.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Solidifying a legacy at 87 Adams
It was a decade ago that members of Calvary Episcopal Church decided they needed to do something about an old historical marker about Nathan Bedford Forrest on the church’s property.
City of Memphis A block of Downtown Memphis inches toward new name
Education Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
Update State Government New state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
Education Memphis releases funds to ease pre-K crisis — but the fight isn’t over
Business
Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
Business Elon Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company
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Winter Weather Business From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
Premium Spirit of Memphis Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child
Sports
Grizzlies score 40 points in fourth quarter to beat Kings
Ty Jerome continued his run of efficient scoring for the Grizzlies despite his tight minutes restriction.
Memphis Grizzlies Trade Deadline Tracker: Waiting on a Ja Morant deal
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach Charles Huff wants 2026 recruiting class to dream big
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Hill: The Grizzlies are opting for a rebuild. Does tanking in the NBA work?
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers coach Huff says local high school recruiting is ‘50-50’ proposition
Food
With savory hand pies, Whisks of Doom whips up a different type of bakery
Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
Suburbs
Collierville looking at mixed-use for former Gus’s site
The project would replace the historic home that Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken once operated. The mixed-use development would offer a residential ownership option above retail and office space.
Premium Education Lakeland ‘renames’ its middle school for next school year
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Send Help’ is a good time, and ‘Macbeth’ is at Crosstown
Stranded on a South Pacific island with Rachel McAdams? Be careful what you wish for in Sam Raimi’s “Send Help.”
The To-Do List Pro cornhole comes to town, and the Dixon celebrates 50 years
Opinion
Calkins: Jaren Jackson had to be traded. Because it’s time for the Grizzlies to start again.
The Grizzlies stunned the city by dealing Jaren Jackson Jr. Yes, it’s disappointing. But it’s time to start fresh.Related content:
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Solidifying a legacy at 87 Adams
It was a decade ago that members of Calvary Episcopal Church decided they needed to do something about an old historical marker about Nathan Bedford Forrest on the church’s property.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A Ford era ends
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 4
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