Memphians commemorate ‘Dolph Day’ with acts of service
In Memphis, and across the nation, people received services such as free meals, winter kits, haircuts and mental health services.
Alleged mastermind in Young Dolph slaying pleads not guilty
On the one-year anniversary of the slaying of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, the newest suspect in the case pleaded not guilty to three charges related to his death.
U of M asks boosters to pay NIL money — or players will be lost
Tigers ask highest-level donors to contribute big bucks to the University of Memphis’ Name, Image and Likeness program.
‘He just struck a gold mine:’ Hardaway’s peers weigh in on his recruiting class
The Daily Memphian asked three college basketball coaches about Hardaway’s recruiting, granting them each anonymity to get their unvarnished thoughts.
Strike at Poplar-Highland Starbucks temporarily closes store
Workers say they are perennially short-staffed and forced to deal with supply shortages and malfunctioning equipment, impeding customer service.
JoJo’s Espresso brings local coffee to Germantown, and honors its namesake
Taylor and Hannah Whiddon know the name of their coffee shop will provoke a question — who’s JoJo? — and it’s one they’re eager to answer.
Harry Zepatos, third-generation owner of The Arcade, dies after long illness
“Harry treated the celebrities just like he treated everyone else, or I guess he treated everyone else like he treated the celebrities. Customers would go to his office to find him to say hello. Everyone loved him.”
$10 Deal: El Mero breakfast tacos at Team Car Café
The sneaky, best place to find breakfast tacos in Memphis is in a coffee shop, inside a high-end bike shop, tucked back behind Germantown Parkway in Cordova.
Calkins: They didn’t grow up in Memphis. They sure made it better.
Andy Branham, Bob Leopold and Dr. Van Snider didn’t grow up in the city. But they rolled up their sleeves and got to work when they arrived. Three men who made Memphis a better, more hopeful place.
Taylor Jenkins: Charles Barkley’s comments on Ja Morant are ‘nonsense’
The TNT television analyst also received pushback for the comments on social media and from the rest of the crew. Grizzlies Insider: A reason for optimism in Memphis’ 3-point defenseRelated story:
New year, new look for defending state champion CBHS
Graduation took a huge chunk out of Bubba Luckett’s champion basketball team. But he believes the 2022-2023 crew is up for the challenge.
The To-Do List: Christmas creep, Reba, and Cory Branan’s album release
This week, Devan Shimoyama discusses his portraits of queer Black men, a Memphis publishing icon signs his first novel and a pop-up offers Thanksgiving dinner without the meat.
Grizzlies Insider: A reason for optimism in Memphis’ 3-point defense
“The biggest takeaway from the last two games for us is the 3-point line,” Danny Green said. “We haven’t guarded it as well as we should have, but also teams have just been shooting it well. It’s a combination of both.”
A $37M fix ends flash flooding on DeSoto County road
The floods carried debris that would block the road, and closures separated schools from their district emergency services.
Carrefour redevelopment returns to Germantown with new plan, new name
The new plan for the property adds 40 luxury condos and also encompasses more of the original site.
No dice: Germantown shops busted for gambling violation
Undercover Germantown police offers found the stores had machines that resemble slot machines.
Memphis International Airport anticipates 80,000 travelers during Thanksgiving holiday period
The expected peak day is Sunday, Nov. 27, with 8,700 travelers expected to pass through the security checkpoint. Other expected peaks include Friday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 20.
901 FC coach Ben Pirmann leaving for Charleston
Pirmann, 37, guided Memphis 901 FC to a club-record 66 points and a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference.
Dogwood educator receives ‘Oscar of Teaching’ award
The fifth-grade teacher received the Milken Educator Award on Thursday which includes $25,000 for the winner to use as they choose.
Seniors take pride in defending bowl game streak
The seniors have an extra edge heading into Saturday’s game against North Alabama, with the chance for the Tigers to qualify for their ninth consecutive bowl game.
Sanford: Renaming VA Medical Center for Luke Weathers appropriate honor
“And there is no Memphian, past or present, more deserving of the recognition. Weathers’ story is one of resilience, courage, perseverance and heroism.”
Blue Suede Vintage offers eco conscious clothing
The store gives Casey O’Rourke space to hang decades of her fashion finds — from 1930s to early 2000s — and a place that will be ground zero for her gospel of reuse over support of the fast-fashion industry, which is responsible, by some counts, for up to 10% of global carbon emissions.
TSSAA approves football regions for next two years
Here are the TSSAA high school football regions for the next two seasons, which were approved at the state governing body’s board of control meeting on Thursday.
Metro
The Early Word: Two judgeships get the ax, but at least Buc-ee’s is coming
U of M’s campus schools will be its own district, Lake District developer gets a last chance and the Goo Goo Dolls are coming to the Garden.
Music MIM Barbecue Contest to feature Marcy Playground, Ingram Hill
Business
Downtown Memphis Commission hires communications vice president
Milton Howery III is often referred to as “Milton Memphis” for his constant dedication to promoting the city.
Business New Brookhaven restaurant approved, gas station on Poplar returning
Sports
As Blake Watson awaits NFL Draft call, Tigers running backs move forward
“Blake Watson is an NFL running back,” Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield said as the 2024 draft approaches. With Watson gone, South Carolina transfer Mario Anderson and others line up to replace him.
Sports Cards option Jordan Walker to Redbirds
Food
Popular online bakery to close Germantown location
The Germantown location opened last year, and Chloe Sexton has continued to be honest on TikTok about the challenges she’s faced with her business.
Suburbs
Bartlett Planning Commission sees third new member after resignation
A new member has been appointed to replace Mandy Young, who has served on the suburb’s Planning Commission for the past eight years.
Arts & Culture
Americana star Allison Russell opens for Hozier in Southaven tonight
Since her last Memphis-area show 18 months ago, the multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter has won a Grammy Award, headlined an international tour and hosted a fundraising concert with Jason Isbell.
Opinion
Sanford: Orange Mound shooting spree struck a nerve. But we cannot concede defeat.
We’ve had plenty of rallies, vigils and marches. We’ve created one anti-violence group after another. We’ve floated balloons as well as ideas. And still, the deaths keep coming.
Podcasts
Tigers podcast: Spring football wrap, David Jones decision
Seth Henigan and David Jones are among the subjects of discussion as The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston wraps up following Saturday’s spring football game and Jones’ NBA Draft entry.