Cardinals and Redbirds extend affiliation through 2030
Legacy of pro baseball in Memphis dates to the 1870s.
‘Positionless basketball’ seems new age, but vital to Grizzlies
The Grizzlies will need to rely on interchangeability if they want to survive a tough opening stretch without two starters.
Times have changed for Memphis’ offense: Less flash, more grind
The Tigers are “peeling back that onion” and seeing what existing layer can be used against Houston. Related Story: Memphis-Houston kickoff time moved to afternoon
West Clinic settling in fraud lawsuit involving Methodist
Statutory liability under the False Claims Act triples the $800 million in damages to $2.4 billion.
Coronavirus: Nearly 600 new cases reported
The 588 new cases come from 5,588 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 10.5%.
Deni & Kelly talk about PPP help they hope is coming, plus holiday traditions
Normally the busiest time of the year, restaurants are instead open for sparsely populated dining rooms. PPP money would help, two local restaurateurs say. And sharing holiday recipes is good for all of us.
Tennessee joins Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn election results in 4 states
The lawsuit seeks to invalidate the 62 electoral votes in the four battleground states that would go to President-elect Joe Biden.
Parents indicted after 13-year-old shoots, kills 9-year-old cousin
Police say the boy accidentally shot and killed his 9-year-old cousin with the gun of the boy’s father. The incident occurred March 13 in the Cordova area.
State-run school district hosting food giveaway in Frayser Thursday
The event begins 10 a.m. Thursday at 1602 Dellwood Ave., in the parking lot between Frayser Corning Elementary and Martin Luther King College Prep, two FCS schools operated under ASD.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis scores major wins on recruiting trail
With the early signing period looming next week, Memphis was in search for momentum, and the program received that in a major way Tuesday.
‘Bluff City Law,’ AutoZone incentives make ‘Pork Report’
The Memphis Regional Megasite made the organization’s top 3 in its 15-year list of worst government waste.
Worley, Marshall win Collierville runoff for alderman seats
Turnout for the runoff election for two Collierville offices seemed slow Tuesday, according to candidates. The runoff is the town’s first in 17 years.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Westbrook paces Collierville
Nakiyah Westbrook is among this week’s top performers after helping her team to a big win on Tuesday.
Tom Lee Park project begins virtually
City of Memphis and Memphis River Parks Partnership officials hold virtual groundbreaking on Cutbank Bluff, the first phase of a $60 million overhaul of Tom Lee Park.
Memphis-Houston kickoff time moved to afternoon
The regular-season finale at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be televised on ESPNU.
Metro
Judge resets controversial Cooper-Young recovery home hearing
Questions delay the hearing for the Midtown recovery home opposed by neighbors and allegedly in violation zoning rules.
Public Safety Central High student in critical condition after shooting
Business
JoJo’s Espresso expands into space five times larger than original
JoJo’s Espresso, now in the 850-square-foot suite 114 at 1730 S. Germantown Road, will open in its new 5,000-square-foot space in the late first quarter.
Health Care Former St. Jude fundraising exec to lead global anti-hunger charity
Sports
Terry Tippett won games and influenced lives in equal measure
Tippett did a lot of winning. Six state championships and 902 games to be exact. Basketball was important — but not as important as the people who played it.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies update injury report ahead of clash with Denver
Food
JoJo’s Espresso expands into space five times larger than original
JoJo’s Espresso, now in the 850-square-foot suite 114 at 1730 S. Germantown Road, will open in its new 5,000-square-foot space in the late first quarter.
Suburbs
Germantown school board member resigns
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
Arts & Culture
Preston Lamm leaves 40-year legacy at Rum Boogie Cafe
Beale Street would not be what it is today without Rum Boogie Cafe owner, and former CPA, Preston Lamm. But today, he will turn over the keys to the club’s new owner.
Opinion
Hutchinson: Beware of these lending scams
A Florida woman claimed to have more than 10 years of experience in grant writing. In reality, her last known employment was at a Krystal, and she was on probation for stealing cash deposits from it.
Podcasts
Workforce initiatives at U of M expand their reach
Leaders of the three separate initiatives joined Eric Barnes to talk about their programs this week on the WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”
Games
Jigsaw: More is more
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from freelance photojournalist Brad Vest taken for The Daily Memphian at John Mark Enterprises in Germantown.