MATA to offer ‘curb-to-curb’ service in 3 areas
Memphis Area Transit Authority will offer pick-up and drop-off service to addresses in Boxtown, Whitehaven and Westwood.
Jaren Jackson Jr. out, Jonas Valanciunas questionable Sunday
Jaren Jackson Jr. will rest his knee following his first two games of the season.
CHF House takes in first long-term family in need
The Watts became a St. Jude family in 2018 when their daughter, now 4 years old, was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Report: Grizzlies sign Tim Frazier for remainder of season
The 10-year veteran had been on a 10-day contract. He will finish the last 14 games with Memphis, plus the playoffs.
Coronavirus: No deaths, but 168 new COVID-19 cases
Overall, the Health Department has reported 94,584 total coronavirus cases and 1,610 deaths, classifying 91,244 cases as inactive/recovered.
Planning Commission delays Germantown Country Club vote
Spence Ray’s proposal for Glasgow, the residential subdivision of the former Germantown Country Club, will not seek Planning Commission approval until June.
Calkins: Robert Pera, Marc Gasol and sections 103 & 104 fans help FedExForum usher get a new kidney
Grizzlies owner Robert Pera contributed $10,000 to a GoFundMe for LaVelt Hill, a longtime usher at FedExForum who needs a kidney transplant. The fundraiser is a tribute to Hill and the team’s extended family.
Friday prep report: Northpoint extends winning streak to 13
James Smith has a big day at the plate as Trojans outlast Southaven.
Analysis: What will the Tigers lineups look like?
Finding the right combination is key to unlocking the Tigers’ vast potential next season.
Talks start over new voting system compromise
On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, Election Commission Chairman Brent Taylor talks about new discussions with county commissioners two months after the Election Commission voted to go to court in the simmering dispute.
Morant outduels Lillard as Grizzlies, Blazers bring playoff intensity
Jaren Jackson Jr. gets more minutes, scores 23 points.Related story:
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Little steps make a difference, whether it’s ridding the world of pesky insects or spreading kindness one doughnut at a time. Check out these pictures of optimistic activism.
Metro
201 inmate died from drug overdose, autopsy says
Marcel Hutton, 35, was found unresponsive in the Shelby County Jail around 7 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2025.
2026 elections Elections Partisan MSCS board races begin as state considers takeover. Here’s who is running for office.
State Government Tennessee passes $58B budget
Premium Elections Bailey: Germantown’s debate on full-time mayor heats up
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Business
After years of wrangling, Alabama oyster restaurant coming to Memphis
Aw, shucks. Wintzell’s Oyster House is opening its first Memphis location at a former Hooters site.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport board approves contract for new baggage-inspection system
Premium Real Estate Southeast Memphis office property changes hands
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Sports
How Penny Hardaway convinced one of the nation’s top shooters to pick Memphis
New Memphis commit Rihards Vavers spoke to The Daily Memphian about his decision and what he plans to bring to the Tigers next season.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers land 6-9 forward Deng
Update Memphis Tigers Basketball Hardaway hires Missouri assistant coach to Memphis’ staff
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis loses to Gwinnett in 10-inning game
Food
After years of wrangling, Alabama oyster restaurant coming to Memphis
Aw, shucks. Wintzell’s Oyster House is opening its first Memphis location at a former Hooters site.
Food News The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
Suburbs
Lakeland dives deeper into discussion on change of government
Lakeland officials continue to study a possible change in the suburb’s government format with former Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen explaining the process.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Why the national choreography center is stopping in Memphis
The National Center for Choreography–Akron is “Making Moves” across the United States, but the ties that bring it to Memphis go beyond tour dates.
Premium Visual Arts Collierville artist began his career at 74 years old
Opinion
Herrington’s Grizzlies 2026 offseason roster rankings Part 2: Nos. 8-1
Chris Herrington is ranking all 18 players who ended the season on the Grizzlies’ extended roster. This is Part 2 and counts down players No. 8 to No. 1.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
If there’s one thing happening this weekend, it’s food. You can go to two different food festivals on both Saturday and Sunday.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Houston Classic
This jigsaw puzzle is of Khaleigh Hill of Arlington High competing at the 32nd annual Houston Classic and was taken by Wes Hale.