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.
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.
Metro
Opinion: Covington on protests and ‘the politics of spectacle’
“A public meeting belongs to the whole community. Being loud does not make you right, being angry does not make you righteous, and neither gives you the right to silence everyone else.”
Premium Elections Bartlett alderman candidates face off at public forum
Premium Spirit of Memphis Move to Memphis achieves two lifetime goals: A dream job and citizenship
Business Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
Elections Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
Business
Move to Memphis achieves two lifetime goals: A dream job and citizenship
Rene Lassauzet has been ALSAC’s senior vice president of brand creative for about a year-and-a-half. During that time, he’s immersed himself in the world of St. Jude, fulfilled his longtime dream of becoming an American citizen and settled into a community he has no plans to leave.
Business Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
Business Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
Premium Health Care VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
Premium Real Estate New bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
Sports
Tiger Tylik Weeks lost 80 pounds in a year after picking basketball over football
A young Tylik Weeks appeared to be embarking on a promising football career before following his heart to basketball.
Premium High School Sports Quarterback Thomas Heffner was told he couldn’t play. He’s helping Lausanne big-time anyway.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Tigers struggle at Tulane: ‘Where we’re trying to go, we can’t have games like this’
Sports Trinidad Chambliss accounts for 4 touchdowns as Ole Miss beats Missouri
Sports Tennessee hands Alabama second straight loss, 26-10
Food
Move over pumpkin spice, local coffee shops are getting creative with fall flavors
The Daily Memphian’s Sophia Surrett and Erica Horton present the 10 most interesting fall drinks they’d recommend from local coffee shops.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Tsunami’s pork and lemongrass meatballs
Suburbs
Meet the mind behind ‘Mindfield,’ a sky-high work of art in rural Tennessee
In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.
Premium Elections Bartlett alderman candidates face off at public forum
Arts & Culture
Meet the mind behind ‘Mindfield,’ a sky-high work of art in rural Tennessee
In Brownsville, a towering metal conglomeration that looks vaguely like a power station can be seen to the west, where it looms over the local grocery store and roadside motel.
Performing Arts UFO dresses, flying-monkey wings and a killer’s jacket? Playhouse costume sale has it all.
Opinion
Opinion: Grandchildren are truly one of God’s best ideas.
“Most of us eventually discover that our personal fulfillment is not the result of material wealth or presents. Personal fulfillment is an accumulation of priceless blessings like family and friends, good health, patience, perseverance, courage, faith in oneself, and service to others.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Covington on protests and ‘the politics of spectacle’
Podcasts
Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on “Behind The Headlines.”
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 18
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?