Mourners gather to honor Glenn Cofield’s life, legacy
Community members gathered Saturday to mourn the life of local business executive and philanthropist Glenn Cofield.
AutoZone plans expansion, $145M investment Downtown
AutoZone seeks a 15-year tax incentive in return for expanding its Downtown Memphis presence with a $145 million investment and addition of 130 jobs.
Mother calls for peace after fatal officer-involved shooting in Frayser
Jaleta Clark spoke before a crowd of mourners and supporters at a vigil outside her home in Frayser. Clark's son, Brandon Webber, was killed in a confrontation with a U.S. Marshals task force on Wednesday evening, sparking an upheaval in the community.
Germantown approves disaster declaration and aims to earn funds
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a disaster declaration in a special called meeting Friday, clearing the way for possible flood relief funds.
Grizzlies Notebook: Taylor Jenkins Q&A, Finals fallout and next-season odds
New Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins takes six quick questions, Marc Gasol shouts out the tri-state area, and a look ahead to next-season expectations.
Universal Life city service center renamed for Fred Davis
The city's minority business service center in the recently renovated and reopened Universal Life Building has been renamed the Fred L. Davis Innovation Center.
Metro
Collierville Schools aviation program earns national distinction
Collierville is the only school in the area to offer aviation mechanics at the high school level.
Shelby County Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
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Business
Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Ethan Edwards has been trying for more than a year to fully open The Station, which is only selling non-alcoholic products now.
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Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
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Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Mississippi State
A matchup versus Mississippi State provides Memphis a chance to add a second Quad 2 win to its resume.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Tigers’ NCAA Tournament road narrows — and it’s still December
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls soccer awards: Gryphons goalkeeper is player of the year
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Food
Table Talk: Team Car Cafe may be closing but it’s going out with a bang
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
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Suburbs
Collierville Schools aviation program earns national distinction
Collierville is the only school in the area to offer aviation mechanics at the high school level.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025
From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.
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Opinion
The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
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Podcasts
Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.