Grizzlies lose to Thunder after bizarre Ja Morant ejection
A seven-game winning streak ended with a perplexing road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were playing without stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey.
Memphis escapes with close home win against Texas A&M
It wasn’t until guard Kendric Davis — who finished with a team-high 23 points — hit two free throws with two seconds left that Memphis could breathe a sigh of relief.
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The bench came up big, helping Memphis overcome another wild night for DeAndre Williams.
‘Hanukkah is about coming together’
“The menorah was always lit in the Temple, and it was a symbol of the eternal and unbreakable connection between God and the Jewish people,” said Rabbi Jeff Dreifus of Temple Israel.
Recipe Exchange: Seessel’s Chocolate Butter Pie
Today we bring you the true recipe for Seessel’s Chocolate Butter Pie. Next year, you can have it all for the asking: Get your requests in for your favorite Seessel’s recipes.
Former Northpoint football standout fatally shot in Walls, Mississippi
According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department, Edmonton Elks wide receiver Christian Saulsberry was shot by a Memphis suspect.
Man dies after exchanging fire with Memphis police officer, TBI says
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the events that led to a shooting on the 4700 block of Cochese Road.
How state law laid the groundwork for suburban school secession and 3G transfer
The 3G transfer might be one of the final stages of a saga that saw the brief merger of all Shelby County children under a single school system and the six municipalities’ subsequent secession and creation of their own districts.
Sunrise, Corky’s, The Lobbyist and Cocozza, all now open or coming soon
On this week’s Sound Bites, Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs talk about restaurants that have just opened or are within days or weeks of opening their doors.
Steve Mulroy ready for 24-hour bail court in February
On top of advocating for bail reform, Mulroy’s office has launched a Justice Review Unit, is working on juvenile reforms, and has issued guidelines to make it more difficult for assistant district attorneys to settle nonfatal shootings.
Young Dolph suspects to be kept separated
Two of the co-defendants in the case are half brothers.
Poplar-Highland Starbucks on strike over weekend; store closed Friday
Of the 100 stores Workers United says are honoring the strike, two are in Tennessee.
Memphis football coach’s NFL background helps him navigate the transfer portal
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said the draft board that NFL teams create is similar to the recruiting board he uses at the college level.
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Jim Gaffigan steps in to deliver Methodist luncheon’s keynote speech
After scheduled speaker George Lopez had to cancel due to COVID, comedian Jim Gaffigan spoke to Methodist Healthcare Foundation’s attendees of his family’s own medical crisis.
How Rhodes’ Mike Curb Institute of Music isn’t a music business school
A conversation with John Bass, the director of the Mike Curb Institute of Music at Rhodes College.
Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr. playing elite defense
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s impact during the Grizzlies’ six-game winning streak.
Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos
The Memphis Sports & Events Center is open, Walter L. Bailey Jr. gets a portrait, Grizzlies ride the wave to the top and Sunrise Memphis’ new location.
Metro
As city faces tight budget, consulting contracts add up
The Daily Memphian examined city consulting contracts executed in 2025, which focus on technology, improving the police department’s efficiency and more.
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Business
Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
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Sports
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis fired Taylor Jenkins. What happened?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the firing of Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and answer questions from readers on social media.
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Food
What to Order: Napa Cafe’s stout-braised short ribs
Napa Cafe’s double-stout-braised short ribs is owner Glenda Hastings’ homage to Memphis barbecue.
Suburbs
After eight years in works, Shelby Drive expansion should begin in May
The expansion project, which should improve access to Collierville High School, will also replace two bridges.
Arts & Culture
Local museums, library organization brace for federal funding cuts
Appeal letters to Memphis Library Foundation supporters have already gone out as a new executive order would eliminate the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Opinion
Narcisse: Giving up more than just chocolate this Lent
Lent should unsettle our belief we’ve done anything to justify what we have and what others do not. And that, I believe, is a way of life worth living.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis fired Taylor Jenkins. What happened?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the firing of Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and answer questions from readers on social media.