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
Man shot by Task Force officers charged with attempted murder
The man was shot during a police pursuit after allegedly shooting someone while robbing a nearby business.
Premium Public Safety Marshals Service releases new immigration arrest totals
City of Memphis Memphis politicians, state tussle in Nashville court
Public Safety Second inmate in a week dies at 201 Poplar
Business
5 Memphis restaurants recognized in Michelin’s American South guide
One of the restaurants received a Bib Gourmand Award as recognition for “good quality, good value cooking.”
Premium Business Chef Jimmy Gentry takes no-nonsense path to Michelin stage
Premium Business ‘Pinch me,’ says Felicia Suzanne’s chef/owner, on Michelin recognition
Premium Business Petals of a Peony’s all authentic menu gets Michelin nod
Sports
Grizzlies coach says discussions with Morant to remain ‘internal’
Tuomas Iisalo said he “won’t be discussing any details,” when asked specifically what happened on Friday that preceded Ja Morant’s suspension.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Can Morant get his joy back? He says ‘We’ll see’
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies comeback falls short against Pistons
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Pistons 114, Grizzlies 106
Food
Chef Jimmy Gentry takes no-nonsense path to Michelin stage
Memphis chef Jimmy Gentry, known for his no-nonsense style and refined Southern cooking at The Lobbyist, is helping put the city’s dining scene on the Michelin map.
Suburbs
‘A rising tide lifts all boats': Local vet has a vision for Collierville Square
“If I’m going to contribute to the health of Collierville, it starts at the square,” Hank Wright said. “It’s town central.”
Arts & Culture
From ‘Southside Doublewide’ to ‘Cuffing Season,’ 5 must-see November concerts
Homegrown Booker T. Jones, rock singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy, two-time Grammy-winning jazz instrumentalist Marcus Miller and more musicians come to Memphis this month.
Opinion
Echols: How well do you know Memphis? Here’s a photo quiz to test your knowledge.
Can you name the neighborhood in which these places are found? The street? How many of these spots make you think of some other memory?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant serves suspension. What is next?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap and review the situation that led to star point guard Ja Morant’s one-game suspension.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Camino de Santiago
Today’s photo is courtesy of Billy Bryan as he celebrates his Camino completion at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.