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
MSCS makes Richmond official as superintendent as audit results loom
Richmond’s contract allows the board to fire him for cause without any pay if he earns poor marks for business management or fails to implement required corrective action plans related to the incoming audit results.
Public Safety Widow of Shelby County Jail inmate sues for husband’s death
Premium Transportation & Logistics FedEx loses out on $20M tax break following close House vote
Business
Performance Properties buys Perkins Park in Southeast Memphis
Renovation plans include a new roof, parking lot repairs, LED lighting upgrades and interior renovation of vacant units.
Real Estate Defense and space manufacturer could land in Memphis
Premium Health Care UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Sports
‘I love baseball': Redbirds get opening-night welcome from small but enthusiastic crowd
The Memphis Redbirds returned to AutoZone Park with a 10-5 win over Norfolk, bringing their 2026 record to 4-0.
High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville soccer puts four past St. George’s
Premium Shelby County How a tweak to Tennessee law signals Grizz lease momentum
Food
Black lemonade? Why activated charcoal is showing up on area menus
Stirred into lemonade and other drinks, activated charcoal is a current wellness trend. But its actual effects are more nuanced than many people assume.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Felicia Suzanne’s deviled eggs with Kelley’s Katch Caviar
Suburbs
Dumpster deep dive: How each suburb handles sanitation
Some suburbs contract out while others provide their own services. They don’t all provide the same options, and the prices residents pay also differ.
Premium Collierville Collierville High seniors will walk down memory lane, but their parents aren’t allowed to come
Neighborhoods
Defense and space manufacturer could land in Memphis
Founded in 2009, the company is a metallic additive manufacturer with products used in aerospace, ground vehicles/automotive, defense, medical and custom work.
Premium Arts & Culture Shop Black Fest heading to Downtown Memphis
Arts & Culture
Fuchsia, Los Angeles landscapes, light inspire April art shows
Bright fuchsia, light and space, “Alice in Wonderland,” full-circle moments, retrospectives, nature, and mysteries decorate Memphis art galleries in April.
Premium Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Complicated romance in ‘The Drama,’ ‘Fantasy Life’
Opinion
Echols: Heaven is a long and delightful and forever hello
“I am keenly aware of the sting of goodbyes. Right now, even insignificant moments seem to carry weight; every parting hints at some grander departure that’s waiting just around the bend.”
Opinion Opinion: We can add new housing and preserve stable neighborhoods
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: If we need a new Regional One, where is the money coming from?
The new Regional One project is estimated to cost upwards of $900 million. But where will that money come from?