COVID-19 cases rise amid holiday season
Shelby County Health Department Director Michelle Taylor said the holidays could be to blame.
Kroger security guard indicted on second-degree murder charge
The indictment follows a second-degree murder charge filed in August against Gregory Livingston.
Two men killed in police shooting on Interstate 55
The shooting comes a day after a Memphis police officer fatally shot a woman on South Third Street.
U of M earns Carnegie R1 designation
The University of Memphis is now in the top tier of research universities nationally.
St. Jude postpones A.W. Willis parking garage application
ALSAC/St. Jude revealed at a community meeting Thursday evening that they are holding their application for its proposed parking garage for an additional 30 days.
MEM adds nonstop flight to Boston
Memphis International Airport has just landed another flight it’s been chasing for years.
Germantown city administrator retires after 33 years of service
Patrick Lawton’s last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17. After 33 years as Germantown’s city administrator, he is retiring.
Family, friends, community leaders honor Young Dolph during public memorial
Family, friends and community leaders honor Young Dolph during public memorial Thursday, Dec. 16 at the FedEx Forum.
Eric Steward Jr., Mallory Collier win players of the week vote
Douglass’ Steward received 51% in the boys voting; Bartlett’s Collier got 33% in the girls.
Daily Memphian soccer awards: Houston, St. George’s share player of the year honor
Players, coach of the year as well as all-metro teams named for the 2021 soccer season.
Collierville names its first EMS chief
Mark Carter, the former Germantown EMS chief, will lead Collierville’s new ambulance service that launches July 1.
Memphis center Jalen Duren signs NIL deal with Bose
The Tigers freshman center has added a big name to his NIL portfolio.
Here’s how the Tigers’ players-only meeting came about
A dejected DeAndre Williams reached out to his high school coach, who offered sage advice.
Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Jones instrumental for Overton boys
Senior leads the way in victories over Nashville Overton and Covington.
Simmons Bank includes Memphis in sponsorship for women’s athletics
The company will become the leading sponsor of women’s athletics at 10 schools.
Arlington DRC approves site plan for town’s 2nd hotel
Approval of the hotel, which will make up Phase 2 of developer Milton Grant’s 17-acre Arlington Trails planned commercial development, came at a Tuesday night meeting.
MLGW, IBEW settle contract impasse
Utility workers for the city-owned utility get pay raises the next four years under the compromise that scrubbed a city council session to break the labor contract impasse.
Bartlett maps five-year road and trail plan
Bartlett hopes to complete nearly $43 million in road and trail project improvements over the next five years.
The To-Do List: Christmas fiestas and holiday shows
This week’s events include an influential Memphis gospel family, Christmas music in English and Spanish and a new collective of Black musicians.
Grizzlies Insider: Playoff odds increasing at a rapid rate
The Grizzlies have drastically increased their playoff odds over their last 10 games.
TSSAA high school basketball scoring leaders: Tipton-Rosemark players leading the way
Tyler Byrd and Raven Sims each average more than 30 points per game in the early going.
Metro
‘I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick’
More than 100 people gathered Saturday for the Bluff City Brawl, a celebration of the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie and Gaelic football.
photo gallery Spirit of Memphis Planting hope at Shelby Farms
Business MUS names next head of school
Premium Metro Grief to graduation: Woman honors her mother’s legacy after losing three family members in crash
Public Safety Advocates call to halt execution of Memphis man
Business
‘Don’t give up on yourself’: Regional One team defy odds to save officer’s leg
Daniel Prewitt nearly lost his leg after a high-speed chase in Arkansas. That outcome was avoided thanks to a Regional One team that reconnected tiny blood vessels, some smaller than a human hair.
Premium Business Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
Premium Real Estate Long-planned development in one of Memphis’ older neighborhoods moving forward
Premium Financial Services Opinion: Buy Now, Pay Later loans are becoming increasingly popular
Real Estate Affordable housing wins come a few lots at a time
Sports
Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies’ past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery
It will not shock you to read that the Memphis Grizzlies have not historically had great luck in the NBA Draft Lottery.
High School Sports Collierville girls shine at state qualifying meet
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: The Grizzlies need luck this weekend? I know where they might find it.
Spirit of Memphis ‘I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick’
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Food
Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
For Memphis retailers and farmers, the current reality is higher prices and tighter supply.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Special Mother’s Day edition, with breakfast and brunch
Suburbs
‘Somebody is going to die’: Collierville considering restrictions for e-bikes, motorized scooters
The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.
Lakeland Vote to give Lakeland elected officials a raise fails
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: 2026’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s Runway at the Museum
The marquee event of Memphis Art & Fashion Week is Runway at the Museum, held on Friday, May 8, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Spirit of Memphis Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Opinion Echols: Will we recognize each other in Heaven?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.
Music The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Baptist groundbreaking
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the groundbreaking of a new hospital in Fayette County and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.