Coronavirus numbers return to late July levels
“COVID-19 is still a very much present danger to the people of Shelby County and can be found in virtually all parts of Shelby County,” said Shelby County Health Department Deputy Director David Sweat.
Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke are rookies no more. So what’s next?
What are fair expectations for the two Grizzlies in Year 2?
Meet Memphis basketball’s newest commit: Sam Ayomide Onu
The center with an “old soul” feels like he can be himself playing for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.
Luke Sienkiewicz, ECS finish runner-up at state golf tournament
Ella Cress (Northpoint), Anna Heck (St. Agnes) take second place in respective girls state divisions.
Indie Memphis adds high-profile screenings
“One Night in Miami,” the directorial debut of Oscar-winning actress Regina King, will be the Memphis festival’s “Closing Night” feature, screening at the Malco Summer Drive-In Oct. 29.
New Tom Lee Park rental potential sized up
A study done for the Memphis River Parks Partnership by Leo Events estimates new venues in Tom Lee Park could generate as much as $1.243 million in the first year.
Food writers talk about how they cook at home these days
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about what they’ve been cooking, how recipes are little more than suggestions, and as it happens, about tacos and Asian food.
Calkins: Time for Memphis to finally beat the ‘small-time’ UCF football team
After 13 straight losses to UCF, it’s time for the Memphis Tigers to end that streak.
Almost 350 new coronavirus cases reported Tuesday
August 9 was the last time Shelby County reported new coronavirus cases in the 300-range; on that day it was 337.
County Commission questions $1M pandemic marketing campaign
The contract stirred the political embers of a recent budget season in county government as well as some spirited debate among commissioners about mask requirements.
Memphis receivers vs. UCF’s secondary is the matchup to watch
The Knights’ secondary is loaded with playmakers, but how do they compare to the Tigers’ receivers?
Memphis football team loses two players for the season
The Tigers will be without running back Cameron Fleming and defensive lineman John Cartwright.
Rhodes College alumni speak up for Judge Amy Coney Barrett
Rhodes graduates from across the country are speaking out in support for their fellow alum and nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Restaurants: Round Two at New Asia
New Asia, a favorite Chinese restaurant known for its authentic dishes and a large Chinese-American selection, has finally reopened its Germantown dining room.
Metro
Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ goals as he leaves office at the end of August include negotiating new terms for funding universal prekindergarten services across the county.
Winter weather City of Memphis Memphis Mayor Paul Young declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm
winter weather Metro Memphis-area schools close Monday: What else is closed, weather information, warming centers
Winter Weather Metro Trump grants state request for emergency declaration
Winter Weather Metro ‘Survival’ is the only goal for some Memphians as temperatures plummet
Business
Update: Airport is open, but call before you go
Memphis International Airport is set to be open Sunday, Jan. 25, but passengers are strongly urged to contact airlines to make sure flights haven’t been canceled or delayed.
Premium Real Estate Fewer than 3,330 suburban homes sell in 2025
Transportation & Logistics FedEx planning new ‘Hercules’ facility at World Hub
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport sees 4.8 million passengers, 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025
Sports
Martin: After latest double-digit loss, Memphis basketball doesn’t seem to have a plan
Right now, Memphis isn’t the dominant team in the conference. It’s not even second-best in the conference. It’s a mediocre program that is currently in seventh place.
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis fails to bounce back in road loss to Wichita State
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Wichita State 74, Memphis 59
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Former Tiger Sutton Smith reveals why he didn’t play in Memphis’ bowl game
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How does recruitment out of the NCAA transfer portal really work? One new Memphis Tiger pulls back the curtain.
Food
Bonus Recipe Exchange: Erling Jensen’s snapper en papillote
Since the main ingredient steams in its own juices and the flavorings you’ve added, the result is an incredibly tender, moist and positively scrumptious dish.
Premium Food Cooking ‘en papillote’ isn’t popular anymore but local chefs are still fans
Suburbs
Latest updates: Memphis-area schools close Monday, airport open but flights canceled
Read The Daily Memphian’s continuing coverage of the winter storm predicted to impact the Memphis area.
Premium Arlington Renovated Arlington Town Hall a welcome sight for staff, officials
Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: Connect with the arts, even if you’re iced in
Whether it’s snow, sleet, ice or all of the above, there are plenty of ways to bring the arts into your home this snowpocalypse.
Spirit of Memphis Twenty years after ‘Hustle & Flow,’ Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance
Opinion
Echols: ‘This has not been my best week’
“Their blood runs through my veins, and many of them walked in the light of grace the same way I am doing this week, just earlier on the timeline. God loved them, and he loves me, too.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: An epic storm may be coming. Let’s break out Champagne?
Podcasts
Universal pre-K money in Shelby County tied up amid ongoing negotiations
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ goals as he leaves office at the end of August include negotiating new terms for funding universal prekindergarten services across the county.
Memphis Grizzlies The AM/DM podcast: Why’d we send two sports guys to Europe?
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 24
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.