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
Sexton says funding for new jail ‘up on the locals to do that locally’
The Tennessee House speaker, who attended U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s news conference Monday, Nov. 24, was asked what the state’s appetite was for funding a replacement to 201 Poplar.
Public Safety Pam Bondi, Bill Lee tout crime decline 56 days into Memphis Safe Task Force
City of Memphis The city adds to its finance team, but the search is on for a new library director
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Setting your holidays up for success
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Ford runs his mouth; what’s up with county money woes?
Business
Daily Memphian seminar to focus on city’s real estate, growing tax base
Real estate experts will discuss Memphis’ growing markets at The Daily Memphian’s Commercial Real Estate: Review and Forecast Seminar on Thursday, Dec. 4, at Memphis Botanic Garden.
Premium Real Estate North Memphis Grocery Project on hold until more ‘heads and beds’
Premium Spirit of Memphis This Central High student launched a cookie company. His special ingredient? Something you can’t teach.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Barefruit Cafe plans grand opening, more
Business Strike temporarily closes Starbucks store near Poplar Plaza
Sports
Box score: Nuggets 125, Grizzlies 115
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football No regrets: Memphis QB Brendon Lewis plays through pain for a reason
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With stars out, Grizzlies supporting cast steadies the ship
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign Kobe Bufkin
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, Mavs’ Klay Thompson exchange words after Grizzlies win
Food
What to order: Hog & Hominy’s collards and hominy
The restaurant’s collards and hominy is a culinary mission accomplished: It brings the taste of home to the table.
Food TacoNGanas plans to open first brick-and-mortar location
Suburbs
‘Just doing what I was supposed to do': Captain goes into water to reach trapped teens
A DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office was not only at the right place at the right time but also had the right training to rescue two teenage girls who ended up in a ditch after a crash.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland to expand Lake District’s special tax area
Arts & Culture
Ask the Memphian: Did Prince ever play Beale Street?
Yes, and it was legendary.
Premium Visual Arts Shelby County’s natural splendor featured in new calendar
Opinion
Opinion: Embracing the best moment of life
“May this Thanksgiving week awaken the power within each of us to give and receive thanks, to uncloud our minds from the unnecessary things and embrace the best moment of life.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Protecting public safety from digital manipulation
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Setting your holidays up for success
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss everything from some of The Daily Memphian’s recipe offerings to family traditions to what restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more The plan to create an arts middle and high school in Memphis
Games
Daily WordRow: Nov. 24
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.