‘Says who?’: Ja Morant featured in Nike basketball commercial
The Grizzlies star, with Memphis scenery, adds to his portfolio of appearances.
Pervis Payne’s death sentence is vacated
Payne, 54, had been set for execution in December 2020.
Three Memphis high school standouts named Mr. Football finalists
The winners of the Mr. Football awards will be announced during ceremonies in Nashville on Dec. 7.
Scouting report: Tigers have to fight Va. Tech’s 3-pointers, dragging tempo
Memphis has been able to gradually build schedule intensity, unlike the Hokies, who are 5-0 but played softer competition.
State approves TVA plan to move coal ash to landfill
TDEC spokeswoman Kim Schofinski said the plan to move the coal ash includes traffic management.
Peppertree apartments declared a public nuisance
Over the past 20 months, the complex has been the scene of more than 1,600 calls for police services, ranging from violent crime to drugs.
These Memphis-area artists just received a Grammy nomination
The Recording Academy announced the news Tuesday.
Whitehead leaving zoning office to join law firm
Josh Whitehead, zoning administrator for Memphis and Shelby County, plans to join the Burch Porter & Johnson law firm after Jan. 1.
Tigers Basketball Insider: A possible solution for Memphis’ turnover problems
Hardaway wants to see the Tigers stop trying to make home run plays and get back to the basics.
$10 Deal: Empanadas and arepas at Sabor Caribe
With empanadas, arepas, cachapas and more on the menu, Sabor Caribe has been a tasty Edge District anchor through a period of profound neighborhood change.
Pay raise for Germantown mayor and aldermen advances
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen could see a bump in their compensation in 2025.
Murphy, Segbers garner second-team all-USL recognition
Forward and fullback are the first players in club history to receive postseason mention.
Herrington: Thoughts on the Grizzlies’ big losses and changing COVID policies
Losing big for the Grizzlies this season has been nearly synonymous with when they lose at all, because seven of eight losses have been by double-digits.
Listen to Tigers beat writers preview football senior day and men’s basketball trip to Brooklyn
Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down the importance of this year’s football senior day and what it means for the program.
Listen to DM writers recap Memphis’ thrilling victory over the Jazz
Desmond Bane has been terrific for the Grizzlies in the absence of Dillon Brooks this season.
Tuesday prep report: CBHS christens new gym with a big victory
Brothers shut down ECS in the second half of first game in McNeill Family Fieldhouse.
crime crisis
Daily Memphian plans year-long, in-depth series on crime
Over the coming months, reporters and editors will focus on four major areas: murders, violent crime, juvenile crime and justice, and property crime.
10 years. $10M. 2,100 SkyCop cameras. And a crime increase of 57%
A Daily Memphian analysis reveals the city experienced more crime with a vast camera system than without it. And SkyCop cameras rarely help criminal investigations.
Strickland: State law is weak on gun crime, access
On “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says he hopes a city charter change on police residency is revived and put back on a ballot for a vote soon.
Metro
Community turns raucous against xAI at public hearing
Hundreds of people packed into Fairley High’s gymnasium in Whitehaven on Friday evening largely to vent their frustration about the artificial intelligence company’s use of natural gas turbines.
Education Boys & Girls Clubs to close nine Memphis high school sites
Shelby County Veteran Criminal Court judge to retire
Public Safety MPD chief: South Memphis shooting near high school was gang-related
Business
Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue closes
Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue has closed, leaving just the original location on Summer Avenue for those who love the eatery’s fish tacos or big sandwiches.
Premium City of Memphis Colossus: Can Memphis stop Elon Musk?
Health Care Pennsylvania company acquires assets of specialty hospital on Baptist campus
Health Care Baptist expands in Arkansas
Sports
Redbirds recap: Redbirds sweep Norfolk in double-header
The Redbirds took the Tides 10-1 in the first game, and 7-5 in the second.
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Food
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
Suburbs
Bailey: Todd Halford bringing frivolity to Bartlett city information universe
Todd Halford has brought a new level of fun to the City of Bartlett’s social media world, adding puns, snappy attire and promotion of the suburb.
Arts & Culture
‘Cabaret,’ ‘Caroline, or Change’ and more take Memphis theaters in May
Comedies and musicals are what’s on stage this month in Memphis theaters.
Opinion
Herrington: Ja’s fall, JJJ’s touches and other Grizz-Thunder thoughts
The Memphis Grizzlies think they found a formula to combat the Oklahoma City Thunder. But is there any hope of deploying it without Ja Morant?
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchart said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.