Grizzlies trade analysis: What it means for today, the summer and beyond
The Memphis Grizzlies added to a talented young core at the NBA's trade deadline, and now seemed well-positioned to build a contender.
Calkins: A year into the rebuild, Grizzlies aiming for greatness
The Grizzlies aren't settling for a playoff run this time around. Be grateful they have bigger things in mind.
Shelby-Metro Nashville lawsuit: Education voucher program is ‘unconstitutional’
Shelby County government and Metro Nashville Public Schools joined forces in a lawsuit Thursday challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee’s education savings account program.
Collierville Planning Commission endorses residential plan near high school
Collierville recommended approval Thursday of rezoning and a planned residential development for land near Collierville High School.
FedEx, UPS cope with coronavirus disruptions
FedEx is coping with the coronavirus outbreak by taking steps to protect pilots and other workers serving China, while continuing regularly scheduled flights to and from the Chinese mainland.
Railroad pulls container operations out of heart of Memphis
Norfolk Southern discontinued intermodal freight operations at its rail yard in the Buntyn area near the Fairgrounds, a move that's expected to reduce truck traffic among other impacts in a congested urban area.
‘Every game is a tournament game’ for Memphis basketball
Penny Hardaway said he doesn't have to work hard to motivate his team anymore now that they are AAC underdogs.
Website connects low-income residents to legal help
Three community legal groups will work together through the new 901 Legal Connect website to help low-income area residents with civil legal matters.
Dinstuhl’s brings a little sugar and a lot of history to Downtown
The candy company is back on Main Street, near the site where its first store opened in 1902.
Design board tables Poplar Art Lofts, seeks more detail
The Design Review Board delayed approval of a Midtown mixed-use project near Overton Park, but approved designs for the Snuff District, a taller One Beale hotel and new signs for Health Sciences Park.
Kemmons Wilson Companies buys historic Downtown building
The 115-year-old brick warehouse that for decades housed a chain Italian restaurant in Downtown sold this week for $3.35 million.
The Extra Podcast: How The Daily Memphian will expand free community access
Kesha Whitaker talks with Eric Barnes about how The Daily Memphian will expand free access.
Metro
Ask the Memphian: How did an Australian prime minister lose his pants in Memphis?
The Memphis Trousers Affair: One night in 1986, a former Australian prime minister endured his worst day in the Bluff City.
Premium City of Memphis Memphis paid $2.2M for Liberty Park consultants — and it’s still an empty lot
Premium Spirit of Memphis Downtown church’s rich history is intertwined with the stories of people it served
Premium Spirit of Memphis It’s alive! Everyone thought this insect was extinct, but 2 Memphis scientists discovered the truth.
Premium Metro Nearly 200 charged federally since beginning of Memphis Task Force, US Attorney says
Business
Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
The Grant family name has become synonymous with homebuilding and development with a number of relatives involved for generations.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Premium Real Estate Lake District townhomes moving ahead
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Real Estate New plans for former Club 616, Spectrum
Sports
Grizzlies beat the Clippers — again
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 of his 31 points in the first half and Cam Spencer added a career-high 27 points.
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 121, Clippers 103
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
High School Sports Blue team ends losing skid in AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game
Food
Evelyn & Olive owner opening new Jamaican restaurant
When Evelyn & Olive closed in 2023, after more than a decade in operation, many assumed the hiatus would be brief. Even the owner.
Food Memphis rapper 8Ball debuts coffee brand
Suburbs
Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
The dispatch center was useful in September 2021, when a shooter opened fire in a Kroger, and more than $800,000 worth of improvements aim to keep it “resilient.”
Premium North Mississippi Bailey: Barton sends warning to evil-doers traveling from the north
Arts & Culture
Metal Museum plans to open Overton Park space in 2026
The new Metal Museum space will include a cafe, which officials hope will become a destination on its own.
Premium Music Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Opinion
Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
“Whether Chanukah falls in middle or late December, this is the season when long anticipated movies are released, including the second movie installment of the iconic Broadway musical ‘Wicked.’”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘It’s weird when your kids know things you don’t’
Podcasts
How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes talks to Lakenna Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 15
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