Grizzlies get style points in preseason win over Minnesota
Ja Morant tied his hair up, and Minnesota had no chance to tie the game.
DeCosta-Willis honored as first Black faculty member at then-Memphis State
The University of Memphis unveiled plans Monday, Dec. 14, for a plaque honoring Miriam DeCosta Sugarmon Willis, the school’s first African American faculty member.
Germantown takes first step toward acquiring new park
The city is not obligated to purchase the land by Monday’s action. Instead, it allows the city to access the land so it can conduct its due diligence.
City Council votes on recommendation of police force goal of 2,500
The council also talks about limits on mufflers, a cleanup of the city’s code of ordinances and could take a final vote on a sidewalk change that would require a sidewalk inspection as part of the closing process in real estate sales.
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For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Collierville approves multifamily units in first phase of Water Tower District
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first phase of Schilling Farms’ Water Tower District on Monday. The first phase of the mixed-use project includes apartments, office and retail uses.
CDC’s Redfield: World needs 85% COVID immunity ‘to shut this down’
Dr. Robert Redfield was part of a hour-long Zoom yesterday with Dr. Scott Strome, executive dean of the UTHSC College of Medicine.
Herrington: Grizzlies weigh shooting vs. everything else as quartet of scoring guards vie for role
The pluses, minuses and qualities of Grayson Allen, De’Anthony Melton, Desmond Bane and John Konchar.
Five pressing questions for Memphis basketball heading into AAC play
Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies.
Tennessee electors close ‘one of most acrimonious elections’ with 11 votes for Trump
Tennessee cast its 11 electoral votes Monday, Dec. 14, for President Donald Trump,
Coronavirus: Shelby County adds almost 1,000 new cases in one day
The day’s numbers were the highest new coronavirus case totals since the beginning of the pandemic. There are five new related deaths.
U of M, Methodist, Meharry and Church Health finalize affiliation agreement
The goal is to produce more physicians of color from Memphis and leverage partnerships to enhance research and improve the health of area residents.
Local hospitals to get Pfizer vaccine this week
Baptist Memorial Health Care’s flagship Baptist-Memphis hospital on Walnut Grove Road will get the vaccine on Thursday, Dec. 17.
Daily Memphian postseason soccer awards: Houston standout, St. Agnes coach claim top honors
The Division 1 and Division 2 all-metro teams are also announced.
FedEx delivers COVID-19 vaccine to more than 100 locations
FedEx reported at mid-day Monday, Dec. 14, it had delivered COVID-19 vaccines to more than 100 destinations without incident and ahead of schedule.
Tennessee school districts share staffing concerns
As parents of students attending Shelby County Schools grapple with how to handle in-person learning once it resumes, larger school districts elsewhere in Tennessee are making plans as well. Related article: Lopsided teacher/student ratio fuel differing decisions
New Eats: Maciel’s
Maciel’s in Cooper-Young delivers the same fresh Mexican favorites as the original restaurant Downtown. For the time being, it all comes on paper and with plastic for our safety — but the food is still great.
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The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums
This week should start with a good meal.
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Mississippi River Expeditions brings wilderness adventures, energy to Mud Island
A canoe excursion company is the third new business at the Mud Island River Park in the last two years, giving Memphians a new view of the city from the water.
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Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies to Eastern Conference? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
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Player of the Week Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 12
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Respect won’t come easily for these Tigers. Two wins are a good start.
High School Sports TSWA football poll after first week of playoffs
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This week should start with a good meal.
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After more than four decades, Wanda Chism retires from education — again
“A teacher advocate all the way — teacher and student,” John Aitken, the first superintendent of Collierville Schools, said.
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The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
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Herrington: The best argument for moving the Grizzlies to Eastern Conference? Maybe not the one you think.
“Memphis or Minnesota? Who should move to the Eastern Conference in a realigned NBA? Here are four arguments in what I think are escalating levels of persuasion.”
Guest Columnists Echols: The naked headlines and the name of Jesus
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The AM/DM podcast: Fine dining and disaster museums
This week should start with a good meal.
Elections Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
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Daily Jigsaw: Mekong Memphis Festival
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.