Calkins: Why Emoni Bates and Landers Nolley could be ‘crazy’ fun
Emoni Bates and Landers Nolley II looked sensational as they made their season debuts. This ‘crazy duo’ could be the key to the year for Memphis basketball.
Nolley, Bates power Memphis over Lane College in return
Landers Nolley II and Emoni Bates both make their season debuts as the Tigers close out their exhibition runs.
Herrington: JJJ’s game is in a bad place, but we’ve been here before
Jaren Jackson Jr. wasn’t at his best during the Grizzlies’ first six games this season, but we’ve been here before with Pau Gasol, Mike Conley and Rudy Gay.
Some call it a pandemic of grief
Even persons of faith can struggle with being unable to be physically present and say goodbye to loved ones.
As high school marching bands battle for Bandmasters, DeSoto Central walks away a winner
Eighteen bands from Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas vied in the 55th annual Bandmasters Championship hosted by the University of Memphis Band Alumni Chapter in hopes of winning the inaugural Joe Sills Cup.
Many current GOP lawmakers voted for a vaccine mandate in 2013
Tennessee Republicans are firmly anti-mandate today. But in 2013, they supported a requirement that college students get vaccinated against meningitis.
At 56, Memphian turns heads (and chairs) on ‘The Voice’
Now the question is how this former Overton High student will go on the popular singing competition.
Jimmy Butler, Heat overpower Grizzlies’ defense
The Memphis defense left a lot to be desired in a blowout loss to the Heat, which shot 52% from the field, and 57% from 3-point range.Related story:
901 FC hammers Indy to enter playoffs on a confident note
Club tunes up for first playoff game against Charlotte with assured performance in season finale.
Lakeland EDC recommends hiring retail recruitment firm
Economic Development Commission encourages the city’s Board of Commissioners to hire retail recruiter Retail Strategies to assist with bringing desirable businesses to the area.
Houston falls to undefeated Bearden in AAA championship game
Leah Freeman’s first-half goal gave the Mustangs a shot, but physical Bulldogs wore them down after halftime.
Morris: Join us Tuesday to remember those we’ve lost to COVID
Tuesday, Nov. 2, is All Souls Day. Beginning in the ninth century, Christians have held a day of prayer on the day after All Saints Day to remember the souls of all who had died.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
We’re wrapping ourselves in holiday music and movies this week.
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Premium Education 15 Memphis schools could close as part of plan to improve buildings
Education Feagins brings in new attorney in fight over MSCS ouster
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Business
Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Ethan Edwards has been trying for more than a year to fully open The Station, which is only selling non-alcoholic products now.
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Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
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Sports
Memphis vs. NC State: What to know for the Gasparilla Bowl
The Tigers look to snap a three-game losing streak as they try to beat a power conference school for the third consecutive postseason.
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Mississippi State
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Tigers’ NCAA Tournament road narrows — and it’s still December
Premium High School Sports Briarcrest’s supporting actors are stepping into starring roles
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls soccer awards: Gryphons goalkeeper is player of the year
Food
Table Talk: Team Car Cafe may be closing but it’s going out with a bang
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
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Suburbs
Bailey: Collierville shows several improvements to its emergency response
Collierville added several improvements this week to enhance the safety in the town.
Premium North Mississippi Pumping the brakes: Olive Branch residents try to stop growth, but board hits the gas
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025
From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.
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Opinion
The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
We’re wrapping ourselves in holiday music and movies this week.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The Station’s next stop — back to the alcohol board
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.