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
Memphis news anchor took 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.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: SpaceXAI may double down on data, and trolleys may roll out
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
Premium Education Suburban school districts’ first kindergartners prepare for their senior year
Business
First Horizon launches new financial institutions group
The team will provide merger and acquisition, raising capital, and business valuation services to financial institutions and other financial services entities.
Real Estate 5000 Poplar project moving forward with ‘Tradition’
Business Wellpath laying off 119 in Shelby County
Premium Real Estate Inked: Knickerbocker changes hands, aircraft part repair company expands
Business Sanitation workers union negotiates tentative pay raise with city
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.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis topples Nashville to open six-game homestand
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football coach says quarterbacks no longer stressing about position battle
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.
Premium Food News The Ginger’s Bread to open new Midtown location
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.
Premium Education Suburban school districts’ first kindergartners prepare for their senior year
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.