‘Hooting and hollering': Grizzlies open practice knowing there’s no time to waste
Coach Taylor Jenkins is “ready to go” and Ja Morant is enthusiastic about what Desmond Bane will provide with his 3-point shooting.
Calkins: Last dance — COVID took her when ‘it was not her time’
Gail Hackney danced for hours, volunteered and mentored. She may have been 75 years when she died of COVID — but she had a whole lot more to give.
Kickoff time set for Tigers’ regular-season finale
The University of Memphis Tigers game against the University of Houston Cougars at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be on ESPN+.
Bowl projections: Where the experts think Memphis could play
The latest round has the Tigers potentially facing an SEC team. Currently sitting at 6-3 overall, here are the bowls where the experts think the Tigers could end up.
Update: Health Department closes 6 restaurants, businesses
The Shelby County Health Department closed six restaurants and businesses over the weekend, including two locations of T.J. Mulligan’s. Related article: Beale St. club among latest health department closures
Coronavirus: Death toll surpasses 700 in Shelby County
Shelby County Health Department reported six new deaths Sunday, Dec. 6, and 702 people in the county have died with COVID-19.
Calkins: The Tigers aren’t having their greatest year ever (but, hey, neither are you)
Memphis lost to Tulane Saturday, ending any hope of reaching a fourth straight championship game. Maybe that means the season was unsuccessful. Or maybe, in the time of COVID, we should reevaluate what we mean by success.
Kids will face COVID emotional challenges for a long time, experts say
From the age of 9 months to 17 years, longer-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are evident in children and youths. For this generation, the pandemic may be a huge shaper of their worldview — the way 9/11 was for those growing up before them.
No quick fix for college life stress amid a pandemic
If you’re a college student amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re having a different experience. With your studies, with your social life, applying for internships and hunting for a job. And if you’re a high school student, picking your college may mean going sight unseen. Related: Kids will face emotional challenges from pandemic for a long time
Police look for ways to fight back as carjacking cases rise
Carjackings are “basically a crime of opportunity,” said Lt. Jimmy Lewis of MPD’s Violent Crimes Unit. And this year, he said, police are seeing guns used more often during the crimes.
Health Department releases some data about coronavirus investigations
The Daily Memphian asked Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter and county Mayor Lee Harris for data used to make decisions about health directives affecting restaurants, and the Health Department released some information Dec. 3.
Memphis linebacker Tim Hart enters transfer portal
The former MUS standout has one year of eligibility remaining.
River views beckon, when office workers return
It’s spacious, it’s modern and everybody can take advantage of river views. But most of its newly renovated workstations and offices are empty because of COVID-19.
Creekside Homes enjoying big year for home sales in Arlington
Creekside Homes is becoming a major player in Arlington subdivision project with several developments in various stages of construction.
Singer Reagan Strange to host virtual concert benefitting Le Bonheur
Reagan Strange, a former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice’ is hosting a virtual Christmas concert to benefit Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
Opinion: A premature birth, a baptism and a prayer
Julia will not remember her long days in the ICU, nor our experience this year of COVID-19, nor even the beauty of her baptism. But all who love her will.
Metro
City Council’s light agenda includes renewed grants program
The council’s discussion of grant rules comes after city auditors questioned the $13,000 grant awarded to a County Commissioner-elect.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: New housing and a beer garden, too
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Tomato farmer has a vine idea, and we take you back to 1776
Premium Spirit of Memphis Calkins: He’s a 102-year-old American hero. And he bakes cookies, too.
State Government Tennessee reduced training in IV placement in new lethal injection protocol
Business
Thinking outside the box: Building Memphis housing one container at a time
Project Transition plans to build homes for transitional living in Southeast Memphis using an unconventional material: intermodal containers.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Ross, Hibbett land at Memphis-area shopping center
Premium Business Greater Memphis Chamber recruits veterans for manufacturing roles
Premium Transportation & Logistics This Mother Goose tends to her flock of truck drivers
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Sports
Quinten Post to sign offer sheet with Memphis Grizzlies
Quinten Post would give the Grizzlies a center option of a different variety next.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant traded, Summer League preview
Sports AutoZone Park to host World Cup watch party
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball ‘This is the warning’: Inside Hana Haden’s plan to rebuild Memphis around confidence and shooting
Memphis Grizzlies After strong debut, Cam Boozer says he must earn ‘centerpiece’ title
Food
Memphis was ripe for this idea: Growing and selling tomatoes right here
Vine Foods founder aims to disrupt the supply chain in a good way, with fresh, heirloom tomatoes grown in Parkway Village.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Tous les Jours headed to the Square
Suburbs
State of Mississippi defends Elon Musk’s Southaven turbines
Mississippi aruges that the lawsuit from the Mississippi NAACP about SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven is a threat to its ability to regulate the state’s environment.
Real Estate New owner sees ‘gold’ in Southaven strip mall
Arts & Culture
5 must-see concerts in July
Acclaimed musicians from as close as North Mississippi and as far as England are bringing their sounds to the Mid-South this July. Here are five highlights.
Premium Arts & Culture Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t confuse nationalism with patriotism
“American exceptionalism becomes dangerous when it suggests America is beyond criticism.”
Opinion Opinion: Why does my electricity go on vacation more than I do?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant traded, Summer League preview
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Morant to Portland and set up for Summer League 2026.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more WYXR’s director about music, AI and the evolution of the station
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Arlington football’s new facility
Today’s puzzle features the weight room in Arlington High’s new $10 million football practice facility, taken by Michael Waddell.