Morant delivers triple-double in win over Knicks
Ja Morant had a triple-double and tied his career high for assists with 14 in a win Sunday night over the New York Knicks.
Ja Morant gifts jerseys to father, Derrick Rose following triple-double
Ja Morant planned to give his jersey to Derrick Rose after the game. But following his triple-double in a Memphis win, his father, Tee Morant, asked his son for the game-used jersey, too. Related stories:
The art of Christmas: Holiday market tradition continues
Memphis Arts Collective’s temporary shop at Poplar Plaza, which offers pottery, jewelry, sculptures, handmade clothes and more, marks its 30th anniversary.
Must mayoral candidates live in the city? Depends on who you ask
There are city residency questions surrounding two of the six declared contenders to succeed Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. Here’s a summary of legal opinions fueling the controversy.
Source: Silverfield, Henigan will be back
Tigers football head coach Ryan Silverfield and quarterback Seth Henigan both will return for Memphis in 2023, The Daily Memphian has learned.
Calkins: For these Tigers, winning ‘is a beautiful thing’
The 2022-2023 Memphis Tigers may not play a pretty brand of basketball. But the way they fight together? Head coach Penny Hardaway calls it “a beautiful thing.”
A tale of two cities: How Nashville built a crime lab Memphis couldn’t
Following the murder of Eliza Fletcher, questions loom about MPD’s systems in investigating violent crime.
Memphis beats Stanford to grab fifth place in ESPN Events Invitational
Kendric Davis led the way with 14 points; DeAndre Williams and Alex Lomax each added 12 points, and don’t forget Keonté Kennedy’s monster dunk as the Tigers leave Florida with two victories.Related story:
Calkins: It was a dismal end to a dismal season. So what happens next?
“Memphis football ended its regular season with a crushing interception. It summed up the year perfectly. So what comes next for a program that keeps regressing? And why not think about a new coach?”
Is UPS managing costs better than FedEx?
After Memphis-based FedEx shocked investors and said global trends had weakened profit and revenue, the company’s primary competitor still managed to beat financial analysts’ expectations. But how?
Echols: A Christmas column that isn’t tinsel and twinkles
“Today’s column is about the ways the evil of this world threatens humanity, both through our own choices, and through the spiritual forces in and at work around us. Which is exactly the reason for Christmas.”
Grizzlies unapologetic as ever as they return to ‘rallying cry’ birthplace
Last season in Madison Square Garden, Ja Morant formed a rallying cry for the Grizzlies. It rings true one season later. Sunday, the Grizzlies return to New York.
Local food scientist hits Netflix with ‘Snack vs. Chef’
After releasing a children’s book earlier this year about playing with food, local food scientist Ali Manning took her own advice.
What Daily Memphians think:
“We’ve been talking with Public Works about this for years. It’s exhausting to put vacant lots back into use, do something positive and then see our labor mowed over time and time again, even for registered community gardens. …” — Suzanne Carlson, about A plan for Washington Bottoms — with plenty of bees and butterflies
“Ja would absolutely crush the entire league in H-O-R-S-E” — Chris Leach, about Ja Morant dazzles in win over Pistons
“... A frequent walker, I’ve noticed that vehicles often turn left into crosswalks when the walk signal is on—because they’re still getting a green turn signal. That would be an easy fix. …” Susan Dynerman — about Number of Memphis pedestrian fatalities keeps climbing
Tigers lose another heartbreaker at SMU
SMU gets a late interception in the end zone to give Memphis another tough defeat. It’s the first time Memphis has lost a regular-season finale in nine years.
Silverfield: ‘It’s an honor to call him our quarterback’
Memphis lost to SMU on a game-ending interception, but coach Ryan Silverfield said quarterback Seth Henigan was the reason why the Tigers had the opportunity for a game winning drive in the first place.
Tigers’ regular season is over; where will they go bowling?
Independence Bowl representatives watched the Tigers play Saturday in Dallas. But, the loss to SMU probably diminishes the chances to play in Shreveport.
Looking for long lost funds? It could be in unclaimed property
While unlikely to be enough to cause a change in lifestyle, the list of unclaimed property could mean a financial boost for those willing to look.
Tigers Hall of Famer Jimmy Cole dies at 90 years old
Memphis football star, former city employee was inducted into the American Football Foundation Hall of Fame as a player and official. He also went into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.
Movers & Shakers
Clarence Wilbon has been elected chair of the Adams and Reese Executive Committee, and Marvin Stockwell has founded Champion the Cause.
‘Full of everything I needed’ — orphaned scholar chooses Memphis
ALSAC’s Priya Tummalapalli once envisioned herself practicing international law abroad, but the sudden death of her mother put her on a different course, one firmly rooted in Memphis.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Christmas is here! And you can run for county office
Plus, all schools across Shelby County are out for winter break.
Education Memphis leaders lay out reasons for second school closure proposal in Frayser neighborhood
Premium Education U of M fires head of foundation, leading board to resign
Business
Movers & Shakers
The Memphis Library Foundation announces new board members.
Premium Real Estate New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Business Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Sports
Memphis quarterback AJ Hill to enter transfer portal
Freshman quarterback AJ Hill is entering the NCAA transfer portal, which officially opens on Jan. 2.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football When it comes to coaching, Charles Huff learned what he needed to know in college — and from his father
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: When it’s late, the Tigers aren’t great. Seriously, what gives?
Food
Recipe Exchange: P.O. Press’ butter cake
Chef Jimmy Gentry said what makes this dessert special is it has three different textures in each bite: the crispy caramelized sugar, the moist and tender cake, and the gooey cream cheese filling inside.
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Belltower Coffee Arlington closes, Flip Side pauses service
Suburbs
Trinity Church gets donated property in Collierville
Trinity Church, which has met in a gymnasium at Schilling Farms, will move its congregation westward to a home of its own.
Premium Education State’s grades of suburban schools range from A to D
Neighborhoods
Memphis leaders lay out reasons for second school closure proposal in Frayser neighborhood
Memphis parent Chajuana Williams said she would miss the family history embedded at Georgian Hills Elementary if district leaders decide to close the school in June.
Neighborhoods Aspiring skateboarders coast in for free boards, helmets and gear
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025
From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.
Premium Arts & Culture Herrington: My favorite films of 2025
Opinion
Echols: Love languages, grace and gift cards
“Being filled to the measure of the fullness of God is better than any gift card out there. It exceeds what our carefully curated lists can bring. And it beats the biggest surprise that could ever be wrapped in a box.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: The good side of going viral
Podcasts
Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.