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
AI-powered cameras are monitoring Downtown
Downtown Memphis’ 63 artificial-intelligence-powered traffic cameras monitor activity down to the types of vehicles that pass through its streets daily and how fast they are going. The city plans to add about 200 additional cameras.
Public Safety Two dead after shooting in South Memphis
Premium City of Memphis Professor says xAI turbines don’t affect air quality if company’s claims are true
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office pegs ‘worst case’ cost of new jail
Business
Colossus: Can Memphis stop Elon Musk?
To many, xAI is just another chapter in what residents said they think is a legacy of industrial racism and pollution. The debate centers on one central question: Is Colossus worth the cost?
Health Care Le Bonheur hires its first chief of child psychology, behavioral health
Business Bush Sr.'s granddaughter speaks to Memphis women’s foundation
Premium Food News Food Files: 711 Social to open in former DeeO’s; new owners for Ryu Sushi
Sports
Calkins: Ja went high and they went low. That’s how a magnificent night fell apart.
It was going to be a magnificent night for Memphis. Then Ja Morant and the Grizzlies crashed to the earth.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Worst playoff loss in Grizzlies history? No. Then again …
Premium Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies were on their way to joy. Then Morant hit the floor.
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards: Hernando, Houston, Memphis Business honored
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
Arlington superintendent lands new four-year contract
After settling the district after the death of former Arlington Schools superintendent Jeff Mayo, Allison Clark has been rewarded with a four-year contract.
Arts & Culture
Day-by-day guide to Riverbeat
Don’t know every band on the Riverbeat lineup? Daily Memphian staffers did the cold hard research into each artist performing at the Downtown Memphis music festival.
Opinion
Opinion: Remembering Holocaust is act of resistance
“On Wednesday, 600-plus members of our Memphis Jewish community gathered for our 63rd annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration, a solemn and vital moment for remembrance and reflection.”
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.