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
Memphis-area leaders take to national airwaves to talk National Guard
A “threat to democracy” vs. making Memphis “the most safe city in America,” area leaders give their thoughts on what the National Guard deployment can mean for the city.
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Premium Spirit of Memphis 8Ball & son launch local nonprofit to be ‘extra hands’ and, on Mondays, feet
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Business
Peabody renovations ‘complete departure’ from old look
The Peabody Memphis has completed its latest renovation, a $19 million makeover of the historic hotel’s 464 rooms.
Premium Transportation & Logistics What a giant train merger has to do with National Guard in Memphis
Business Small business owners to share their journey on Daily Memphian panel
Transportation & Logistics Memphis International Airport begins $700 million upgrade
Sports
Backup QB shines in surprise start as Ole Miss outlasts Arkansas 41-35
Backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ran for two touchdowns and threw for one to lead Ole Miss to the win in Oxford.
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis wins final road game of season
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis game with Arkansas will be televised on ABC
Food
Table Talk: Flying Saucer makes it right
There are two things never to joke about on the restaurant scene: stellar service and tater tots.
Suburbs
Cherry Valley Park renovation: Breathing new life into beloved recreation space
The Southaven park has a rich history dating to 1969. It was originally built and operated by parents who volunteered their time to create a place for their children to play.
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: B.B. King’s 100th Birthday Celebration electrifies Beale Street
Marching bands, drumlines, street flippers and more took to Beale Street to celebrate what would be B.B. King’s 100th birthday.
Opinion
Calkins: Why is a cove in Memphis suddenly filled with Cubs flags? It’s out of sadness — and respect.
Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.
Podcasts
Sound Bites: What’s going on with Irish pubs?
DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more.