Health Department panel recommended Harris pass on Taylor as new director
The nomination of Dr. Michelle Taylor as the new Shelby County Health Department director drew fire Wednesday, July 21, with distribution of a May memo to Mayor Lee Harris that said a search panel recommended not picking Taylor and continuing the search.
Calkins: If Milwaukee can win an NBA title, why can’t Memphis?
The Milwaukee Bucks proved you don’t have to be in a major market to win a title. So Grizzlies fans are free to dream.
Three former Memphis Tigers to compete in Tokyo Olympics
These three athletes, from Nigeria, Australia and Great Britain, are competing in Tokyo.
Professional rugby championship coming to AutoZone Park
Memphis Inner City Rugby is one of the reasons Professional Rugby Sevens found the city an attractive destination for its championship.
Southwest Tennessee taps Jarrett Stephens to lead basketball program
Veteran coach returns for Memphis after a stint at Florida A&M.
Ford-Harris bad blood renewed over county pay bonuses
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. wants the county to get the bonuses to county workers in the next pay period. County Mayor Lee Harris says the county needs to be sure the use of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds is allowed before it cuts checks.
State GOP lawmakers backpedal on vaccination comments
Legislators seek to clarify stance on vaccinations in wake of national criticism following the firing of vaccine official Dr. Michelle Fiscus.
New voting machine issue is moving again in County Commission
A vote Monday by the Shelby County Commission on a new voting system could mean new voting machines by the May county primary elections.
A note to subscribers: Our iPhone app is working! (UPDATED)
Our app for iPhone and iPad is working again after a very frustrating few days where some subscribers were having trouble. Please update your app if you’re having trouble.
Table Talk: A beer series launches, plus an apple cake recipe and new Midtown restaurants
An unsolicited recipe that you’ll appreciate is in this week’s Recipe Exchange; two new Midtown restaurants are on the way; food truck news for you too.
Latoshia Daniels to get court-appointed attorney
Leslie Ballin, a Memphis-based criminal defense attorney, has represented Daniels since her arrest in 2019.
New Spanish restaurants will soon be in our midst, as well as ice cream
The Daily Memphian is in its new office and we’re back in the studio to record podcasts for the first time since March 2020, which means we had a lot to say this week.
Grizzlies podcast: Hill, Herrington discuss offseason updates
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the offseason plans for Jaren Jackson Jr., Justise Winslow and Ja Morant.
Tigers Football Insider: Memphis trending for highly regarded defensive lineman?
Is Memphis the leader for a three-star defensive lineman?
Metro
‘The very foundation on which this city was built’ finally renovated
Memphis’ historic cobblestone landing formally opened Friday after at least 19 years of bureaucracy, red tape and the rise and fall of the Mississippi River.
Shelby County Sheriff’s office staying in ICE training program, MICAH says
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Break-ups for Ford, Feagins and Memphis Tigers football
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Education CBU exits probation after two years, school announces
Business
Lake District townhomes moving ahead
“I’ve been involved with The Lake District since 2012 and shepherded a lot of things through this,” a representative for the developer said, adding he could “see this development in my sleep or my nightmares.”
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
Business Kamala Harris to speak at Orpheum Jan. 15
Real Estate Houston company plans to turn two blocks of Downtown into a tech hub
Premium Real Estate Inked: Facials are getting ‘uncomplicated’ in Memphis
Sports
‘Sage the whole arena': Morant frustrated by loss to Jazz, team injuries
The Grizzlies’ loss to the Jazz wasn’t the triumphant return of Ja Morant the fans hoped to see.
Memphis Grizzlies Jazz take game away from Grizz in final seconds
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Jazz 130, Grizzlies 126
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Roles change, but Vince Williams Jr. does not. Memphis’ agitator keeps fans guessing.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis renews its rivalry with Louisville
Food
$15 deal: By the Brewery’s avocado toasted ‘Egg in the Hole’
This $12 sandwich is one of By the Brewery’s most popular items whether it’s breakfast or lunch.
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
Suburbs
Lake District townhomes moving ahead
“I’ve been involved with The Lake District since 2012 and shepherded a lot of things through this,” a representative for the developer said, adding he could “see this development in my sleep or my nightmares.”
Premium North Mississippi Bailey: Barton sends warning to evil-doers traveling from the north
Arts & Culture
Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Grind City Brewing Co.’s new outdoor venue is set to open in the spring of 2026.
Premium Arts & Culture Metal Museum plans to open Overton Park space in 2026
Opinion
Martin: Memphis and Louisville are no longer rivals. That has to change.
The goal for Memphis has to be to elevate the status of its athletic programs so that it can credibly say that it’s a peer of Louisville’s once again.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Rising health care costs will be breaking point for many Memphians
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
This weekend is awash in holiday parades — and you can even see Daily Memphian newsletter editor Bianca Phillips in person, during a Downtown parade.
Public Safety The AM/DM podcast: Tales from inside 201
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 11
Ready for today’s sudokus?