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
In the age of social media and AI, college students are opening physical books less. But Rhodes professors still believe reading is fundamental.
For Rhodes College, a small liberal arts college that prides itself on creating lifelong learners, apathy about reading can feel not just like a challenge but an affront to its mission. Here’s why students are reading less than ever — and what professors are doing about it.
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Metro Cracking the code: Memphis first stop on Black Girls Code summer camp tour
Education Frayser high has a name — but it won’t be the only new school for the neighborhood
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Business
Memphis native develops system that aims to put out fires in 15 seconds
Ethan Pretsch envisioned a system that could use AI and tech to specifically target fires and keep them from spreading.
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Business SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
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Sports
Herrington: Why GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells could sign new Grizzlies contracts this summer
Beyond Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Ja Morant, there are decisions to be made about the rest of the roster, and the clock’s ticking.
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High School Sports Blaze Jordan headed to St. Louis
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason baseball: CBHS star named player of the year
Food
Inspire Community Cafe closing this month
The Binghampton cafe that opened with a mission of helping the community is closing its doors after seven years.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: The Orpheum’s Cast Party banana pudding
Suburbs
New murals add vibrance to Wolf River tunnel on Germantown Greenway
Brightly colored depictions celebrating the Germantown Greenway are now greeting users as they walk, run or bike along the trail passing underneath Wolf River Boulevard.
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Arts & Culture
Thunderstorms force cancellation of Live at the Garden concert
Severe weather forces cancellation of Alabama concert, meant to be the opener of this year’s Live at the Garden series at the Memphis Botanic Garden
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Opinion
Echols: A celebration of architecture — right here in Memphis
“It felt as if someone was whispering good secrets to the rest of the world about my home, and I was the one caught unaware. Sure enough, that’s precisely what has been happening for about a decade now.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Call it what it is — a tax increase
Podcasts
Reporters address SpaceX promises as Elon Musk company goes public
The local face of SpaceX has been making a lot of news as the Houston-based company goes public with a record-setting IPO. The local controversies against that backdrop were discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A deja vu kind of weekend
Games
Daily Jigsaw: From Memphis to Carnegie Hall
Today’s puzzle is of members of the Memphis Youth Symphony Program and was provided by Jarmie Harmon with the Memphis Youth Symphony.