County files suit against Lee over mask opt-out
Federal suit filed in Memphis late Thursday afternoon.
Thursday prep report: Houston’s McCommon coasts to Wenzler win
Future Memphis Tiger is the only golfer to break par Thursday at Windyke.
Local COVID-19 hospitalization rates hit new high
Children now account for more COVID-19 infections in Shelby County than 18- to 34-year-olds, another record.
Watch live: The Daily Memphian’s 2021 Small Business Seminar
Join us for this virtual seminar to gain insight into strategies and resources that are helping small businesses thrive and progress.
Photo Gallery: FedEx ships aid to earthquake-ravaged Haiti
Freelancer Ziggy Mack shot these photos of FedEx loading planes with aid to alleviate the suffering on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.
Mourners at memorial for Kroger shooting victim push for video release
The call came during a memorial service in Memphis for Alvin Motley Jr., whose family has seen video of the fatal shooting.
MAHS lineman wins player of the week vote; Saints-Mustangs is top game
MAHS senior Charles Perkins recovered three fumbles in last week’s opener, leading to a 60-0 victory over MASE.
Panelists: Resources available for small business owners if they seek them
The TSBDC has more than 50 partner resources that are free or discounted is currently giving a limited amount of free Shopify licenses to help businesses build their online presence.
Calkins: Jalen Rose says Memphis will play for the national title. (I say enjoy the ride.)
The key to Penny Hardaway’s success? It’s optimism. And if he really believes Memphis can win a national title, y’all should believe it, too.
St. Jude CEO takes on Lee’s masking opt-out stance
“Debate is healthy, but not when the debate is about wearing a mask that can decrease the chance of children contracting COVID-19,” Dr. James Downing said.
Harris hopes Downing’s letter on masking inspires ‘other insiders’
“All our leaders around the state and region understand the connection between rising case counts and bans on masking,” mayor says.
Tigers defensive back enters transfer portal
La’Andre Thomas started 14 games in 2019 but opted out last season.
Had COVID from a weaker strain? Get in vaccine line
You probably won’t get a serious case, but Delta is a much different foe, doctors say.
The To-Do List: Fashion Week, 901 Day and William Bell
This week, “After Hours” is both a movie and a bike ride. Fashion gets a week and the whole city gets a day with a week’s worth of events packed into it.
Calkins: Emoni Bates ends the drama — and begins the dreams
Emoni Bates put an end to a crazy day of recruiting by announcing he’ll be attending the University of Memphis. Could one kid possibly be worth such drama? In a word: Yes.
Germantown secures funding for middle school, drainage, water tower
The $10 million in bonds will be used to finance major projects in the suburb.
Analysis: What is Memphis getting with Emoni Bates?
He’s a gifted scorer and a wing, but he also might be a potential answer at point guard.
Germantown hears reasons for and against consolidation; Palazzolo ‘categorically’ opposed
Germantown aldermen met to discuss consolidation efforts, and Mayor Mike Palazzolo made his stance clear on the discussion.
Friday football preview: Germantown looks to bounce back against tough MUS squad
Red Devils and Owls meeting for the time in nearly 25 years on Friday.
Collierville Schools updates quarantine guidelines
The district also made families aware of how it plans to teach students who are in quarantine.
City’s representatives in D.C. differ in reaction to Afghanistan attacks
Some say the attacks demonstrate the problems in the rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops and a lack of planning.
TRA basketball standout catching on to his latest endeavor: football
Tipton-Rosemark’s football coaches couldn’t believe Tyler Byrd showed up on the field, or his five touchdowns in his first game since ninth grade.
Daily Memphian Power 15: CBHS remains on top after overtime victory
Germantown, Munford and ECS lost in their games.
Herrington: From game-worn sneakers to Growl Towels, a ‘Grizzlies Garage Sale’ sneak preview
You can get a Jaren Jackson Jr. bobblehead for $10 and update your Growl Towel collection — “GRZ NXT GEN,” Ya Hear Me!,” etc. — on the cheap, at a buck a pop. All proceeds from this one-day sale go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: City loses money on Liberty Park; Aussie PM lost his pants
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: How did an Australian prime minister lose his pants in Memphis?
Premium City of Memphis City still spending on Liberty Park debt, consultants, but construction remains stalled
Metro This Week in Memphis: Collierville’s future plan; Memphis Fire raises again
Business
Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
The Grant family name has become synonymous with homebuilding and development with a number of relatives involved for generations.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
Premium Real Estate Lake District townhomes moving ahead
Sports
Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
A road trip in a van whose passengers included a member of a powerful Memphis family aided the search for the Tigers’ 26th head football coach. They agreed on someone Ed Scott had heard speak long before Ryan Silverfield left for Arkansas.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: A lopsided loss to Louisville? For Memphis, ‘this group had no idea what the rivalry really meant.’
Memphis Tigers Basketball No. 11 Louisville Cardinals fly by Memphis Tigers
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Huff won the press conference in a rout. Can championships be far behind?
Food
What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Park + Cherry recently debuted a fall/winter menu, and it’s full of seasonal goodness to take the edge off winter’s chill.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Suburbs
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Arts & Culture
How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes talks to Lakenna Booker, who is the executive director of Memphis Merit Academy, on this week’s Sidebar podcast.
Premium Music Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Opinion
Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
“Whether Chanukah falls in middle or late December, this is the season when long anticipated movies are released, including the second movie installment of the iconic Broadway musical ‘Wicked.’”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘It’s weird when your kids know things you don’t’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.