Bryant’s Breakfast owner, ‘a real character,’ has the job of his life ahead of him
Phil Bryant is selling the family business because he has another task ahead of him. This time the former CPA, ER nurse and restaurateur is taking on cancer.
William Deupree remembered for his fearlessness, wisdom
William “Bill” W. Deupree Jr., a key leader in the old Morgan Keegan & Co. investment firm, worked with vigor, spent his retirement years energetically, and gave generously.
High-profile Arizona QB transferring to Memphis
Ryan Silverfield lands Grant Gunnell, who was the No. 10 pro-style quarterback in the 2019 class.
Longtime Germantown, Collierville attorney dies
Tom Cates, who spent many years as an attorney for Germantown and Collierville, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Community helps hospitals spread Christmas cheer to patients
Hospitals are spreading Christmas cheer to patients. The community has pitched in to make sure they can reach many of their patients.
Grizzlies Insider: ‘All right’ Ja Morant is a gift to Grizzlies fans
If only we could all do all right the same way Ja Morant “did all right” in the Memphis Grizzlies regular season opener Wednesday night.
Calkins: A girl, an egg and the meaning of Christmas
An old-time Christmas story, read aloud by Scott Morris, Kirk Whalum and Geoff Calkins.
City, state plan to sever Poplar from Scott Street
Affected property owners oppose the design for replacing the Poplar Viaduct that would remove direct access between Scott Street and Poplar Avenue. City and state engineers say keeping the connection would be less safe.
Coronavirus: More than 600 new cases, 9 new deaths reported
The Shelby County Health Department reported 611 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, Dec. 24. The new cases come from 5,207 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 11.7%.
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.
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
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
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.
Metro
Storybook trail opens at Tom Lee Park
Just in time for summer break, Memphis River Parks Partnership and Literacy Mid-South officially unveiled the city’s first free public storybook trail.
Elections County primary election results have been certified, but there may be a challenge
State Government Why a federal judge denied an injunction against TN’s new congressional map
State Government Chancery Court hears arguments for, against congressional maps
Update Public Safety Memphis man granted 1-year stay after his execution was called off
Business
Tsunami building goes on the market
Ben Smith opened Tsunami, a Pacific Rim-themed restaurant, in July 1998. He closed it this past February but would like to see it become a restaurant again.
Transportation & Logistics Airport board approves $172M budget
Business Novel bookstore workers approve union
Premium Business Anthropic paying $15B a year to rent Memphis data center from SpaceX
Premium Real Estate Olymbec USA adds to its Southwest Memphis holdings
Sports
How Memphis basketball’s transfer class can help fix issues from last season
Assessing some areas where Memphis needs to improve this season, and the transfer who could be the most impactful in that category.
High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Collierville girls three-peat in Class AAA track
High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Tipton-Rosemark captures first title in 12 years
Sports Tigers earn 2 victories in conference tournament for first time in 10 years
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Mike Miller’s 15-year dream is realized, and it’s bringing some of the NBA Draft’s top prospects to Memphis
Food
Food Files: The Melting Pot returns to East Memphis
After 12 years, the fondue restaurant is expected to return to the Memphis market in late 2026 or early 2027 inside a former Pyro’s Fire Fresh Pizza.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Farewell barbecue week, it was nice to meat you
Suburbs
‘I like my sneakers. I like my Pokemon.’ And so 901 Deals was born.
New Bartlett business 901 Deals handles various collectibles, from vintage Jordan sneakers to Pokemon cards.
Premium North Mississippi More than a thousand gather in Mississippi Capitol to protest redistricting
Arts & Culture
Rhyme and reason: City of Memphis inducts inaugural poet laureate
Attendees gathered at Downtown’s Cossitt Library to honor the three finalists for the poet laureate role.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies this Week: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Boosters’ and a couple of Oscar winners
Opinion
Opinion: How connections between Memphis and Ireland give us a language for staying
“Ireland being honored in Memphis as part of Memphis in May looks like the usual cultural exchange on the surface. But beneath that is something more interesting: two vastly different places that recognize structure in each other.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: You know what’s right with the world? People like Joe Ford.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: May traditions, old and new
Two longtime Memphis events return this weekend, right in time for Memorial Day.
Health Care The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant’s leg
Games
Sudoku: May 22
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?