Calkins: On a Sunday morning at Galloway, a saga of life and death
Bill Turner dropped at the seventh green, felled by a heart attack. His friends say “he was gone.” What happened next is the best Memphis golf story of the year.
Amy Coney Barrett nomination advances to full Senate
Democratic senators refused to show up in protest of the GOP’s rush to install Trump’s nominee, who has Memphis ties, to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Brentwood Academy five-star guard Skyy Clark commits to Kentucky
Memphis had been prioritizing Clark, the No. 2 player in Tennessee.
Briarcrest volleyball three-peats at state with victory over Baylor
Senior Zykia Jones named MVP of the championship match.
Sportsbooks prepare for launch, eye huge opportunity in Tennessee
Legal online sportsbooks could be accepting bets in the state as soon as next week.
John Currence to open Big Bad Breakfast in East Memphis
One of the South’s legendary chefs is opening his first Memphis restaurant. John Currence plans to open Big Bad Breakfast late this year or early next.
Coronavirus: Area sees fifth consecutive day of 200+ new cases
The Shelby County Health Department has reported at least 200 new coronavirus cases every day this week.
Elvis Presley Enterprises’ lawsuit against city of Memphis dismissed
The federal lawsuit claimed the city interfered with Graceland’s plans for a Whitehaven arena.
Three-star defensive end William Whitlow commits to Memphis
He is the 21st commit of the Tigers’ class of 2021.
TSSAA stat leaders: CBHS takes over as area’s top rushing offense
Christian Brothers High School is averaging just over 279 yards per game on the ground.
Hardaway wants Tigers to be the fastest team in college basketball. Can it happen?
The University of Memphis basketball team will have to balance tempo on offense with discipline on defense.
Memphis playwright nominated for Tony Awards
“Tina” was nominated for a total of 12 Tonys.
Local charter network to allow some teachers and students back into classroom
If the initial plan is successful, FCS officials hope its full return to in-person learning mirrors Shelby County Schools, slated for January 2021.
FedEx hiring Saturday for hub positions
Job fair Saturday at FedEx Express world hub in Memphis is first since FedEx announced it would take on 2,000 more workers to meet demands of holiday peak season.
Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. offers a helping hand
Jaren Jackson Jr. hasn’t changed one bit since he tore his meniscus in the Orlando bubble, and he’s still asking everyone to vote.
Calkins: How the Memphis Grizzlies helped a 93-year-old woman vote for president
Jaren Jackson Jr. was voting for president for the first time. 93-year-old Beverly Nash was not. But they crossed paths Wednesday at the Agricenter voting station. And it was beautiful.
Opinion: Trump fatigue is fueling Shelby’s massive voter turnout
The massive turnout is being driven in large part by the laser-focused desire to get Trump and his enablers out of the White House. But turnout also is being fueled to a lesser degree by Trump supporters.
Greenwood happy to shoulder the load for ECS running game
Don’t let Jaylen Greenwood’s size or easygoing manner fool you; he’s a tough customer on the football field.
Metro
Another inmate death at 201 Poplar brings number to at least 55 since 2019
Previous reporting by The Daily Memphian determined there had been at least 40 deaths inside 201 Poplar between 2019 and mid-2023.
Metro Head of TVA, which supplies MLGW, announces retirement
Business
Food Files: Comeback Coffee gets groovy food menu
Wolfchase Galleria has a burger joint, and new-look Pizza Hut opens. Plus, something sweet is blooming in the former Flame Ramen.
Business IP reports sobering 4th quarter; CEO promises turnaround
Sports
U of M athletic department breaks even for third straight year
The University of Memphis Tigers reported a net revenue of $80 for the 2024 fiscal year, which includes the 2023-24 school year.
High School Sports New girls basketball coach making a mark at Collierville
Food
Barbecue reigns in Memphis, but plant-based dining is having a moment
Local spots like Plant-Based Heat, City Silo, and Imagine Vegan Cafe are redefining Memphis’ food scene.
Suburbs
Germantown aldermen submitted three picks before choosing school board member
Germantown leaders submitted three names to administration before appointing Scotty Hendricks Jr. to school board. He was the only name to appear on the list of all five aldermen.
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Ballet dancers, dancing lions and a spacy dance party
This week, Tennessee Williams’ painting are on view at Rhodes, Thomas Dambo’s Trolls are in the Garden and Dru’s Bar is hosting a Grammy’s watch party (with prizes!).
Opinion
Sanford: Firing Feagins was unwise, but she shares the blame
“Now what we have is chaos on steroids. The board is seen as a laughingstock, except no one is laughing.”
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis concern level rising
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the ugly loss to the Knicks and the importance of the Grizzlies’ upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets.