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
Election Commission hits the brakes for certain MSCS seats, citing judicial order
The Shelby County Election Commission will stop issuing petitions for five MSCS seats in response to an order from a local judge.
Public Safety Three years later, here’s where the Tyré Nichols cases stand
Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the sharp decline in Memphis’ murder rate
Business
Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
A federal jury found a Memphis gynecologist guilty on 40 of 46 counts related to healthcare fraud and reuse of unsanitary medical devices.
Health Care Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis forced to reschedule some procedures
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Premium Business Memphis tourism sees path from struggle to strength in 2026
Premium Business Germantown’s The Standard development could generate $2.2M in taxes
Sports
Tigers land QB out of transfer portal
The University of Memphis gains a much-needed addition to the quarterback room. Tigers football tracker: Who did Memphis sign in the transfer portal?Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Dillon Brooks says Grizzlies ‘moved too fast’ after latest win over former team
Memphis Grizzlies Suns blister Grizzlies in brutal blowout
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Suns 117, Grizzlies 98
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis gets big home win!
Food
Table Talk: Going ‘dry’ for January
If you’re anything like food writer Ellen Chamberlain, the past few weeks have been filled with calorie-laden meals, rich dips and beverages that go the extra mile to be worthy of the holidays.
East Memphis Erling Jensen Small Bites gets new chef to ‘Bragg’ about
Suburbs
$60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again
“Buckle up and start your engines, Millington, because it’s go time.”
Premium Millington Rundown raceway receiving robust refresh
Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: New year, more art
What’s coming in 2026? Museums, band reunions, new concert venues, landmark anniversaries, a handful of funny guys and portals to parallel universes.
Visual Arts Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Opinion
Herrington: As injuries and losses mount, the Grizzlies season could be taking a turn
With a losing streak, new injuries to Ja Morant and Cedric Coward and a crowded coming schedule, this Memphis Grizzlies season may be at a crossroads.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: They fell in love. Broke up for seven decades. Then they found each other again.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis gets big home win!
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ win over the Spurs and discuss the latest Memphis injuries.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the sharp decline in Memphis’ murder rate
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 6
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.