Developer may jump-start plan that energizes Pinch District
A New York-based developer gobbles up Pinch properties and commits to following Memphis' plan to make a mixed-use area that is pedestrian-friendly.
Developer looking to add three offices to Germantown medical district
Fifteen acres could be transformed to house three medical buildings if Price Ford and the Fulmer family get Germantown's approval.
Damion Baugh ready to grow as a point guard under Penny Hardaway
Guard Damion Baugh picked the Tigers over TCU and Texas Tech.
Union Row developers purchase more property
Union Row developers purchase second property for 29-acre, $950 million mixed-use development.
Houston holds off Mt. Juliet to advance to state semifinals
Jayla Hemingway scores 24 points to lead Houston to 30th victory of the year.
Daily Briefs
Metro
‘Bearing witness matters': Vigil protests ICE, honors woman shot in Minneapolis
After a woman was fatally shot by an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, a score of Memphians gathered to remember her and call for action amid local ICE activity.
North Mississippi Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International
State Government State lawmaker files bill to keep ICE out of schools, churches
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Business
Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb
After searching in several locations around Shelby County, a Bartlett resident has decided to open his Play It Again Sports location in his hometown.
free access Business Measles case reported at Memphis International
Premium Business How the Grizz will help local biz leaders ‘extend the Memphis brand globally’
Premium Business Memphis Tourism will capitalize on Grizzlies’ international games
Premium Business Christian Brothers University names insider to guide post-probation turnaround
Sports
Miami scores TD with 18 seconds left to beat Ole Miss
The Rebels held a 27-24 lead when Miami slipped by to win the Fiesta Bowl — and a shot at a national title.
Player of the Week Standouts from Wooddale, St. Agnes, Lausanne and Hutchison voted OrthoSouth players of the week
Memphis Tigers Football A Division II transfer may be Memphis’ answer at quarterback in 2026
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: How great is this Ole Miss story? It’s one that even (some) Memphis fans can get behind.
Premium High School Sports Varlas: Whitehaven will always be a part of Rodney Saulsberry
Food
$15 Deal: Good Fortune Co.'s roasted pork rice bowl
Here’s a rice bowl that’s cute, colorful and delicious.
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Suburbs
Leaders tout xAI’s investment in Southaven data center: ‘This is an exciting day’
“This is an exciting day, not only in Mississippi’s future, but this is an exciting day for Mississippi’s kids and for Mississippi’s workforce and for Mississippi’s economy,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday about xAI’s new data center in Southaven.
Business Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb
Arts & Culture
Be a blacksmith for a day, and celebrate the Goblin King’s 40th birthday
This week, Novel hosts a Broadway party, local cartoonists gamify art and Good Fortune’s head bartender takes over an Edge District bar.
Visual Arts Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Opinion
Calkins: They fell in love. Broke up for seven decades. Then they found each other again.
She broke off their engagement so he could serve his country. More than seven decades later, Bill Moore has a vivid memory of the moment he asked Martha McClanahan to marry him.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: As injuries and losses mount, the Grizzlies season could be taking a turn
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A short drive to deliciousness
The Daily Memphian’s Ellen Chamberlain recently put together a “worth the drive” piece on restaurants that may be a little bit off your beaten path but should not be missed.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the sharp decline in Memphis’ murder rate
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 7
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?