Vatican names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Catholics in West Tennessee have a new leader almost five months after Bishop Martin Holley was ousted after a tumultuous two years leading the Catholic Diocese of Memphis.
Grizzlies’ Mike Conley scores career-high 40 in late comeback win over Portland
After going scoreless in the first quarter, Mike Conley finished strong to notch a new career-high 40 points and lead the Grizzlies to 120-111 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Forrest Avenue residents: Drop the ‘R’ and the honor
Forrest Avenue residents file an application to change "Forrest" to "Forest" to end any "perception" that their street honors Nathan Bedford Forrest.
City and Graceland break standoff over Whitehaven expansion minus arena
The city and Graceland appear to have an agreement that allows the Graceland master plan to move ahead in some form beyond litigation over an arena that has been a part of the plan.
Developer proposes converting Downtown DoubleTree into upscale boutique hotel
The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will be asked Tuesday to approve a 15-year tax abatement for a $47 million conversion of the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Bailey: Maybe pillowcases at Youth Village should be a reminder to help year-round
A group of volunteers makes pillowcases for the incoming residents at Youth Villages, and maybe we all should take that as a reminder to help folks in need all year.
Education House GOP to push forward Memphis school takeover plan with ‘teeth’
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Public Safety Native Memphian appointed No. 2 of U.S. Marshals Service
Business
Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Can an African elephant make the correct call on a contest between Bearcats and Midshipmen?
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Premium Real Estate Food Files: Could Cava come to the Mid-South? And, The Artist Table hosts all-you-can-eat ramen.
Sports
Grizzlies notebook: Coward’s comp, Aldama’s spot and the injury crown
Grizzlies fans have compared Cedric Coward to Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard, but does the Memphis rookie have a better player comparison in Oklahoma City?
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Food
Table Talk: I’m catering Christmas dinner this year
“In my home, Christmas isn’t typically about one meal; it’s about several.”
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Could Cava come to the Mid-South? And, The Artist Table hosts all-you-can-eat ramen.
Suburbs
Bailey: Maybe pillowcases at Youth Village should be a reminder to help year-round
A group of volunteers makes pillowcases for the incoming residents at Youth Villages, and maybe we all should take that as a reminder to help folks in need all year.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis singer-songwriter Don Bryant dies at 83
Bryant’s music spanned soul and gospel, singing and songwriting, and the Grammy Award-nominated musician co-wrote the Ann Peebles hit song “I Can’t Stand the Rain.”
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Opinion
Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
“As organizations set goals for the new year, there’s one resolution that belongs at the top of every leadership agenda: be ready to save a life.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Hidden Christmas in a juke joint off Highway 51
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What to do on the last weekend of the year
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, hopefully you like music or comedy. Or both.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Why giving is essential to The Daily Memphian
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 26
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.