President Biden signs bill to remove Klansman’s name from Memphis’ federal building
President Biden signs bill removing a Klansman’s name from Memphis’ federal building and renaming it solely for the late Judge Odell Horton.
Calkins: Grizzlies and City of Memphis getting closer on lease?
The Grizzlies may be closing in on an agreement with the city and county that would dramatically reduce the chance the team relocates under the “early termination” clause of the arena lease.
Orpheum Theatre transfer approved
The Memphis City Council approved the property transfer for a token $1 payment Tuesday, Dec. 21, on a unanimous vote.
Toni Lowe is Jaren Jackson Jr.'s secret weapon to becoming an NBA fashion trendsetter
When the Grizzlies forward is happy with the attention-grabbing choices, “he can be bubbly. It’s almost electric.”
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Sometimes it takes a family to find just where you belong.
Job status undetermined for coach at Freedom Prep
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City Council delays first of three votes on police residency referendum
The delay came after some council members opposed to the ballot question pushed for a separate vote on first reading Tuesday, Dec. 21.
Williams appointment in clerk’s office delayed again by council
The delay by the city council came after Calvin Williams said he’s paid for his mistakes but insisted he never “mismanaged anything in government.”
Tigers anticipate resuming basketball activities on Dec. 27
An official statement from the University of Memphis also gives clarification on team members’ vaccination status.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Where does Memphis stack up in the latest bracketology?
One bracketologist views Memphis as a bubble team after an up-and-down nonconference performance.
31 Omicron variant cases confirmed in Shelby County
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County Commissioners Monday, Dec. 20, that caution is recommended for holiday gatherings.
As COVID cases rise, restaurants shift gears
Some Memphis restaurants are temporarily shutting down because of staff members who’ve tested positive for coronavirus, and at least one is going to takeout only for now.
Chris Herrington’s picks for the best films of 2021
From blockbuster remakes (“West Side Story,” “Dune”) to family dramas, big (“The Power of the Dog”) and small (“CODA”), Chris Herrington shares his picks for 2021’s best films.
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The AM/DM podcast: It’s your last chance to run for governor
This week begins with a flurry of government activity.
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Business
Inside the world of Memphis model railroaders
Every Saturday, local model railroaders meet to socialize, operate trains and work on their layouts in a warehouse-sized space.
Business Daily Memphian adds new reporters, interns
Premium Business Collierville company expanding to Canada
Premium Transportation & Logistics For tariff refunds, Fred Smith ‘would have personally handed in the papers’ to sue federal government
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Sports
A tumultuous regular season complete, Tigers excited to enter ‘new season’
Headed to Birmingham, Memphis looks to make possible what seems improbable: five straight wins and an NCAA Tournament berth.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Thanks to dramatic foul shots, Memphis basketball’s season stays alive. Here’s what it means.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Bracket set for American Conference Tournament
Sports Rhodes College falls in tight NCAA Tournament game with Roanoke
High School Sports Photo gallery: The best of March Madness
Food
New Eats: West Memphis’ food truck park has hot tamales, gizzards and more
The food truck park is currently home to three permanent food trucks with a fourth joining them next month.
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Suburbs
Germantown school board seats draw educator and realtor candidates
While neither has kids in the district, they’ve been involved for many years.
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Arts & Culture
A killer experience: Inside Jerry Lee Lewis’ restored Nesbit estate
The shift from private residence to rock ’n’ roll destination has made the Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch Experience, complete with bullet holes in the bedroom, a stop on the music lovers’ trail.
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Opinion
Opinion: Beware of deceptive business opportunities
“Consumers have been scammed out of tens of millions of dollars in recent get-rich-quick schemes.”
Opinion Echols: ‘What wrestling with God has looked like for me’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: It’s your last chance to run for governor
This week begins with a flurry of government activity.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Zach Edey injury update raises concerns
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Patrick’s prime time
Today’s puzzle is the interior at Patrick’s Neighborhood Bar & Patio in East Memphis and was taken by Mark Weber.