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
Memphis news anchor took on-air broadcast snooze and woke up to internet fame
Fox 13 Memphis anchor and mom Dominique Dillon went viral after falling asleep during a live broadcast. She went on the “Today” show to talk about the support she’s gotten.
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Metro The AM/DM podcast: How a case of mistaken identity led to months in jail
City of Memphis Trolleys coming back Downtown this fall
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Business
Wellpath laying off 119 in Shelby County
The Franklin, Tennessee-based company is closing operations in four Shelby County correctional facilities.
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Business Sanitation workers union negotiates tentative pay raise with city
Business Peabody launches hotel-within-a-hotel
Business SpaceXAI could have a lot more data centers this time next year, Musk says
Sports
Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament.
“For nearly seven decades, the best golfers in the world have played in Memphis. Starting in 2028, that will no longer be the case.”
Golf Memphis golf tourney to lose elite status as of 2028
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Death to the Protect College Sports Act. Signed, Memphis.
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Food
Battle for Belly Acres continues in court
The groups in the legal battle — brothers Adam and Brian Leith and husband-and-wife duo Lee and Jennifer Scifres — have had several long-ranging disputes about finances and operating rights.
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Suburbs
Vote delayed for Olive Branch rezoning, landfill expansion
Olive Branch leaders pushed off a final vote on rezoning an area of the city to allow for a controversial industrial park and expand the county landfill.
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Arts & Culture
Metal Museum unveils new branding
To christen the Metal Museum’s move in a month, the institution is today launching a new brand, including a new logo.
Music Elvis Week is coming, and a new generation of fans is taking center stage
Opinion
Calkins: It’s the end of an era for the Memphis golf tournament.
“For nearly seven decades, the best golfers in the world have played in Memphis. Starting in 2028, that will no longer be the case.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Death to the Protect College Sports Act. Signed, Memphis.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: How a case of mistaken identity led to months in jail
In May, a shooting at OUTMemphis left two victims in critical condition. A day later, police arrested a transgender woman.
2026 Elections Elections Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Baber is back
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the grand reopening of Rodney Baber Park in Frayser and was taken by Brad Vest.