Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU
The transformation of the Tigers’ defense foiled FAU’s attempt to rally in the Montgomery Bowl. Related story: Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro
Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro
The school’s all-time leader in passing yards made sure to accomplish one last historic feat in his final game with the Tigers. Related story: Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU
Spurs spoil career night for Ja Morant in Grizzlies season-opening loss
Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score
Calkins: Ja Morant and Brady White made it a memorable Memphis night
Ja Morant was brilliant in the first game of his season; Brady White was triumphant in the last game of his career. Together, they made it a night that Memphians won’t soon forget.
Marilyn Belz gave generously, lived faithfully
Mrs. Belz was a third-generation member of Baron Hirsch Synagogue and central to every major project there for decades.
Methodist backs out of Saint Francis purchase
Last month, the FTC said it would fight the merger, claiming it would significantly reduce competition for treatments that require at least one night in a hospital.
U of M law school gift strengthens Legal Clinic’s public service mission
The University of Memphis law school legal clinic will be renamed in honor of James ‘Jim’ Gilliland Sr.
‘Tentative resolution’ reached in case alleging improper COVID practices at Shelby County Jail
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday, Dec. 23, it has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit alleging failure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the Shelby County Jail.
Collierville closing town buildings, library to comply with Safer at Home directive
Collierville is closing its town buildings to the public beginning Monday, Dec. 28, in accordance with Shelby County’s Safer at Home order.
Tigers Football Insider: O’Bryan Goodson receives All-American honors
The Memphis defensive line has been one of the more underrated storylines of the season.
ACE Awareness Foundation and its parenting places closing in March
More than 5,000 counseling sessions have been conducted since the first two Universal Parenting Places opened in Memphis in 2015.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: TRA’s Tyler Byrd among week’s best
Rebels’ junior guard comes through with a big effort in the victory over their arch rival.
TSSAA high school basketball scoring leaders: ECS’ Jones, Arlington’s Taylor lead
Marquette signee Kam Jones is averaging 23 points per game in the early going.
Coronavirus: Area hospitalizations nearing 600
According to the Tennessee Healthcare Resource Tracking System, 95% of area ICU and 91% of area acute care beds were in use.
Poetic justice: Rogue road sign finds legal home outside Metal Museum
Now, the refinery and steelworkers of Presidents Island as well as Metal Museum visitors will be asked: “When you were still young, Did you ever dream about, Being who you are.”
COVID data in each surge led to different decisions locally
Each coronavirus surge in Shelby County came with an increase in cases, hospitalizations and deaths that preceded the previous one as transmission rose significantly.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: City loses money on Liberty Park; Aussie PM lost his pants
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Premium City of Memphis City still spending on Liberty Park debt, consultants, but construction remains stalled
Metro This Week in Memphis: Collierville’s future plan; Memphis Fire raises again
Business
Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
The Grant family name has become synonymous with homebuilding and development with a number of relatives involved for generations.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
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Sports
Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
A road trip in a van whose passengers included a member of a powerful Memphis family aided the search for the Tigers’ 26th head football coach. They agreed on someone Ed Scott had heard speak long before Ryan Silverfield left for Arkansas.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: A lopsided loss to Louisville? For Memphis, ‘this group had no idea what the rivalry really meant.’
Memphis Tigers Basketball No. 11 Louisville Cardinals fly by Memphis Tigers
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Food
What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Park + Cherry recently debuted a fall/winter menu, and it’s full of seasonal goodness to take the edge off winter’s chill.
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Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Arts & Culture
How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes talks to Lakenna Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Premium Music Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Opinion
Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
“Whether Chanukah falls in middle or late December, this is the season when long anticipated movies are released, including the second movie installment of the iconic Broadway musical ‘Wicked.’”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘It’s weird when your kids know things you don’t’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.