Trial delayed for Phil Trenary slaying suspects
The delay is due to a potential conflict of interest in the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Lorna McClusky, the defense attorney for McKinney Wright, is now employed by the DA’s office.
Hundreds of homicide victims honored at annual Season of Remembrance event
In 2022 so far, 274 people have fallen victim to homicide in Shelby County. Although that is a decrease from the 316 who were honored during last year’s event, the pain was still the same for members of the audience.
TVA’s long-term contract in court this week
A lawsuit alleges that TVA’s long-term contracts violate two federal laws. A U.S. district judge will hear the case Thursday.
Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ performance in Orlando
Scoring was balanced and 3-point shooting slightly improved for coach Penny Hardaway and the Tigers at the ESPN Events Invitational, but sluggish starts continue to prove problematic.
Herrington: Twenty games in, Grizzlies look like good bet to win West
Memphis has not put its best lineup on the floor for a single second this season.Related story:
Buttigieg to visit FedEx hub at Memphis airport
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in the city Tuesday, Nov. 29, to tout federal infrastructure funding aimed at supply chain challenges during FedEx’s busiest time of year.
Collierville board rejects cell tower on Bushrod Cove
The town’s Design Review Commission had rejected the application for the tower in the town’s northwest corner, which Verizon appealed to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Date set for special election to fill Barbara Cooper’s seat
The 2023 election year will begin in Memphis with a set of January primaries for the late Barbara Cooper’s state House seat.
Orgill expanding footprint in Collierville
Orgill revealed itself Monday morning as the mystery user for a large showroom adjacent to its worldwide headquarters.
CBHS, Westminster, St. George’s runners lead the pack
Daily Memphian presents postseason cross country awards.
Arlington eyes various zoning changes
The Arlington Planning Commission endorses restrictions on several businesses, such as the location of gas stations and convenience stores, sending the recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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:
‘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.
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
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.
From cart to sweet shop: Quintessential opens Downtown
Nine years ago, a pair of high school sweethearts quit their jobs in corporate America and struck out on their own with Quintessential Sweets.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday at 5 p.m.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Bartlett, Cordova, Lausanne, Northpoint, Overton and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday at 5 p.m.
Should Memphis build its own crime lab or rely on TBI?
As the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks millions of dollars to boost pay and fill crime lab staffing shortages, Memphis leaders look for answers in Nashville, Houston and other cities that built their own crime labs. A tale of two cities: How Nashville built the crime lab that Memphis couldn’tRelated story:
Surge in pediatric flu reduces school attendance
Data from the Shelby County Health Department shows the percentage of ER visits for flu-like illnesses in November was nearly four times the number for the same period last year. Patients ages 5-24 were hardest hit.
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.
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
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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
Transportation & Logistics FedEx reports strong 2nd quarter
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
Sports
What to watch as Memphis looks to snap 3-game losing streak against Alabama State
Memphis, on a three-game losing streak, takes on an Alabama State team that has lost its last five games.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football When it comes to coaching, Charles Huff learned what he needed to know in college — and from his father
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback AJ Hill to enter transfer portal
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Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Why are Tigers struggling? Penny Hardaway says it comes down to a lack of ‘discipline, sacrifice and buy-in’
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 21
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.