Season One, Chapter 19: Penny Hardaway leads Memphis back to the postseason after four long years away
After four years away, Penny Hardaway has Memphis back in the postseason. Not bad for a glorified AAU coach, eh?
U of M looking for a new site for middle school after negotiations fail with St. Anne
Plans to house a University of Memphis-operated middle school at St. Anne Catholic Church have fallen through, but the university says it still hopes to open the school this fall.
Boyd disclosure form on council website updated as other members post theirs
Memphis City Council member Berlin Boyd has amended his disclosure to include his job with FedEx Logistics on a form dated last week on the council's website.
Shelby Republicans say governor’s voucher plan faces questions
Education savings accounts would cost $75 million in first year with projected costs escalating to $125 million after three years.
Biggs: Dave Krog announces new restaurant on Brookhaven Circle
Dave and Amanda Krog plan to open Dory, a “polished casual” restaurant, on Brookhaven Circle this fall; Sweet Magnolia is opening two Memphis retail locations.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Tennessee Democratic leader urges cannabis reform following Trump executive order
The Tennessee Democratic Senate leader said the federal government is “moving in the right direction” regarding President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance.
Public Safety Man sentenced for aiding former cop in murder cover-up
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
City of Memphis ‘Place of Grace’ apartments latest piece of Bickford housing renewal
City of Memphis National Guard could be in Memphis well into 2026 after court ruling
Business
FedEx reports strong 2nd quarter
FedEx Corp. reported strong second quarter earnings despite air-traffic constraints, the grounding of 25 MD-11 planes, industry weakness and global trade-policy changes.
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
Premium Health Care Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Premium Real Estate New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Business Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
Sports
Buckley: Tigers’ NCAA Tournament road narrows — and it’s still December
With a 4-6 start, things are looking bleak for Memphis basketball. But the Tigers haven’t lost hope.
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. NC State: What to know for the Gasparilla Bowl
Sports Ben Johnson to return as Redbirds manager
Player of the Week Standouts from Freedom Prep, Soulsville voted players of the week
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr. finds the flow
Food
Boscos, Memphis Made commemorate ’94 ice storm with Christmas ale
Three decades after the ice storm of 1994, that moment in time has been bottled — well, casked — into a Christmas ale.
$15 Deals $15 deal: Shepherd’s pie at the Brass Door
Suburbs
Coming in hot: Collierville opens new fire station
Collierville opened its sixth fire station Tuesday. The station is the biggest in the suburb and features the county’s first Safe Haven Baby Box.
Premium Collierville Collierville gathers feedback, gets to work on 25-year plan
Arts & Culture
From Memphis to Milwaukee: Craig Brewer’s journey to his biggest moviemaking stage yet
“With a Christmas Day release in theaters coast-to-coast, with two big stars and a repertoire of well-loved music, ‘Song Sung Blue’ is a pretty good advertisement for the musicians and studios of Memphis.”
The To-Do List Carol like its 1837, explore a winter wonderland and have a beer with Santa
Opinion
‘A strong Fourth Estate is essential to a healthy democracy, and it starts locally’
“Together — and thanks to your support — we’ve built one of the largest nonprofit media companies in the United States, and arguably the best model for saving local journalism.”
From the CEO Opinion The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr. finds the flow
Jaren Jackson Jr. has struggled this season but found offensive success in wins over the Clippers and Timberwolves. Will this version of the All-Star stick around?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The future of Liberty Park
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.