A ‘light’ touch: Where you can see impressive area holiday decorations
Where are some of the best holiday displays in Shelby County? We’ve got a map.
Calkins: A debacle in Nashville
The Memphis-Tennessee series ended in dismal fashion when Saturday’s game at Bridgestone Arena was canceled because of COVID-19. It’s an ending nobody wanted. But that won’t stop fans from both sides from arguing about it until the end of time.
Memphis vs. Tennessee canceled due to COVID-19
The University of Memphis Tigers’ basketball game vs. No. 18 Tennessee has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Memphis program.
Andrew Michael temporarily closed by COVID
Positive COVID tests among the staff at Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen have temporarily closed the popular East Memphis restaurant.
Watch: Harris talks law enforcement bonuses, gun laws and re-election
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris plans to offer bonuses to recruit corrections and homeland security officers in county government, he said on “Behind The Headlines.”
Airport’s new concourse has ‘wow’ factor, modern amenities
Memphis International Airport is nearing completion of its remodel of Terminal B, which will house all airline activity, retail shops and restaurants.
Grizzlies handle business against short-handed Kings
There were questions about whether the game would be played at all, but once it started, Dillon Brooks and De’Anthony Melton led the charge.Related story:
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Picture of winning Tigers are always among our favorites, but all of this week’s best reflect progress and positivity. Vote for the best one.
Germantown reappoints Gibson vice mayor
Germantown appointed Mary Anne Gibson its vice mayor Wednesday night in a special called meeting.
Daily Memphian postseason cross-country awards
Here are The Daily Memphian girls and boys cross-country runners of the year, along with coaches of the year and all-metro teams for the 2021 season.
Man pleads guilty to pointing laser at Memphis planes
A Michigan City, Mississippi, resident faces up to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aiming a laser pointer at aircraft, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
Guest column: Regulators shut down crooked charitable fundraisers
The fundraising companies kept as much as 90 cents of every dollar raised and, according to the FTC, very little of the money they actually delivered to the charities was used for the purposes they claimed.
Metro
Jail East inmate died after being found unresponsive in cell
Beverly Turnage, a 43-year-old woman, was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis in critical condition.
State Government State House hopeful bounced as write-in candidate
Premium Elections North Mississippi transportation commissioner not seeking reelection
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: A hospital funding mystery and a ‘Knowledge Bowl’ pause
Public Safety 3 former daycare workers plead not guilty
Business
Cordova Countrywood development gets $47M
The Economic Development Growth Engine of Memphis and Shelby County increased its funding for the development that includes single family homes near Colonial Country Club.
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Business Container Store puts lid on Memphis, will close in Germantown
Premium Real Estate After years idle, Central Avenue hotel project set to start
Premium Real Estate Cordova apartment complex sells for $56.6 million
Sports
Like father, like daughter: Former Tiger football player’s daughter becomes Memphis cheerleader
Twenty-eight years after he suited up in a Memphis uniform for the final time, former offensive lineman Ron Sells gets to watch his daughter cheerlead at his alma mater.
Midtown CBU plans to leave NCAA, applying to join NAIA
High School Sports John Calipari heads list of inductees into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Buckley: Huff says he and his coaches have to be better. He’s right.
Memphis Tigers Football Boise loss shouldn’t damper season expectations, Tigers football coach says
Food
Table Talk: The restaurant franchises we’d like to see in Memphis
In some ways, Memphians seem to have a love/hate relationship with restaurant franchises.
Premium Food News Halcyon Bakery aims to elevate Memphis’ pastry scene
Suburbs
Container Store puts lid on Memphis, will close in Germantown
The store opened its only Memphis-area location in September of 2019.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Resident Evil’ reboots, ‘The Matrix’ mind bends
If you get confused when you see references to “red pill” or “blue pill,” you’ve got an opportunity to get that sorted.
Music Young musicians will jazz up Downtown brunch
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Now is not the time to let up on gun crime
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Landers Center docs, text messages give new info on termination suit
Former Landers Center Executive Director Todd Mastry claims he was fired because members of the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors wanted him to stop booking Black artists. New court filings now reveal additional details.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis games go to streaming
Games
Cordova Countrywood development gets $47M
The Economic Development Growth Engine of Memphis and Shelby County increased its funding for the development that includes single family homes near Colonial Country Club.