Memphis’ Darrell Henderson picked by Rams in third round
The Los Angeles Rams selected Memphis running back Darrell Henderson with the No. 70 pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.
Senate diverts $2.5M from Memphis riverfront grant to Germantown amphitheater
The state Senate has pulled $2.5 million from Gov. Bill Lee’s planned $10 million Memphis riverfront redevelopment grant, with plans to redirect the money to a Germantown Performing Arts Center amphitheater.
Court blocks foreclosure of Clark Tower
A New York court has temporarily blocked the foreclosure of the 34-story Clark Tower, ruling the borrower is current on its payments and has a good chance to win a larger legal dispute with the lender.
Joris Ray wants to be Shelby County Schools superintendent; here’s what we know about him
Here's a look at what we know about interim Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray as board members prepare to consider dropping its search for a new superintendent and giving Ray the job outright.
Amazon Prime One-Day: Will it hurt or help FedEx?
Amazon says it will roll out one-day delivery as the standard for Amazon Prime customers over multiple quarters, and that it will need help from 'external transportation partners.'
Daily Briefs
Metro
Election Commission hits the brakes for certain MSCS seats, citing judicial order
The Shelby County Election Commission will stop issuing petitions for five MSCS seats in response to an order from a local judge.
Public Safety Three years later, here’s where the Tyré Nichols cases stand
Premium Education Once at odds, two local lawmakers now agree how to ‘move forward’ with MSCS takeover
Public Safety Jerri Green named interim public defender
Elections Morgan resigns as local Republican Party chairman
Business
How the Grizz will help local biz leaders ‘extend the Memphis brand globally’
As the Grizzlies look to rack up points in Berlin and London, Memphis business leaders are aiming for some wins of their own.
Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Premium Business Christian Brothers University names insider to guide post-probation turnaround
Premium Business Memphis tourism sees path from struggle to strength in 2026
Sports
Varlas: Whitehaven will always be a part of Rodney Saulsberry
A two-time state champion is headed for a new job with the Memphis Tigers. But his impact on high school football — and his community in particular — will be long felt.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers land QB out of transfer portal
Premium Millington $60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Dillon Brooks always put on a show, to sometimes mixed reviews
High School Sports TSWA All-State volleyball team announced
Food
Table Talk: Going ‘dry’ for January
If you’re anything like food writer Ellen Chamberlain, the past few weeks have been filled with calorie-laden meals, rich dips and beverages that go the extra mile to be worthy of the holidays.
East Memphis Erling Jensen Small Bites gets new chef to ‘Bragg’ about
Suburbs
Packed room challenges Southaven board over xAI
The Safe and Sound Coalition demanded an immediate halt to operations at the xAI facility located at 2875 Stanton Road at the Southaven Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
Premium Collierville Thompson Machinery plans road network for Collierville site
Arts & Culture
Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Also in January, Central High alumni get separate exhibitions at the Buckman Center and the Botanic Garden.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Opinion
Opinion: A Memphis treasure is being lost
“Memphis has always been a place where faith and public life intertwine.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: They fell in love. Broke up for seven decades. Then they found each other again.
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.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis gets big home win!
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 8
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.