Mix of sleet and snow blows in as temperatures nosedive to zero
Here are the links to report outages, find shelter and get rides if you have to get out in the dangerous temperatures that aren’t expect to crack 20 degrees until late Saturday morning.
20 years ago, two giant pandas came to Memphis and made an enormous impact
As Ya Ya and Le Le prepare to return home to China in the coming months, Memphis Zoo officials are preparing to make an official bid for a new mating pair of pandas. Related story:
Desmond Bane upgraded to questionable against Suns
The Memphis Grizzlies guard was upgraded to questionable on the team’s injury report ahead of Friday’s game against the Phoenix Suns.
Local artist flips Memphis homes on new HGTV show
“I think this will shock Memphians to see the creativity that is here that the majority of Memphians do not already know about.”
1917 Persons’ lynching site advances toward National Historic Register status
The lynching site that drew a crowd of 5,000 in 1917 is now an overgrown area by the Wolf River west of Summer Avenue.
Bill Lee grants clemency to 16 people, one from Shelby County
The governor also made 30 people eligible for parole who were sentenced before a reformed Drug-Free School Zone law was passed in 2020.
Tigers add quarterback signee to 2023 class
Texas high school QB Harris Boyd, whose other offers included ones from Indiana and Arkansas State, signed with Memphis on Thursday. Related story:
$10 Deal: Fat Larry’s makes a mean country fried steak
Fat Larry’s in Bartlett serves plenty of barbecue along with home cooking. The plate lunch is a bargain at $10, and the country fried steak is unlike any other: It’s made with pork.
Standouts from MHEA, Arlington are players of the week
Andrew Thomas and Jasmine Ross are the Daily Memphian’s boys and girls basketball players of the week.
In 100 day address, Steve Mulroy condemns the justice system’s ‘revolving door’
Since taking office Sept. 1, District Attorney Steve Mulroy has pushed criminal justice reforms with the formation of the Justice Review Unit and expansion of the office’s restorative justice program — and he’s not done yet.
Grizzlies Insider: Curry’s absence should not ruin Christmas game joy
Sunday’s primetime Christmas Day game between the Grizzlies and the Warriors isn’t shaping up the same way many imagined it would when it was announced over the summer.
Balanced Lausanne spreads the wealth while piling up victories
Veteran coach Marvis Davis compares this year’s team favorably to the 2020 squad that won the Division 2-A state championship.
Nationwide museum tour to celebrate Young Dolph
“The goal of the pop-up museum is to showcase the character of a leader and businessman and to highlight the journey of someone whose early beginnings may mirror that of many young kids and entrepreneurs starting so that they may draw inspiration to keep pushing on their own endeavors.”
The To-Do List: Liberty Bowl, Grizz watch party and a place to cry on Christmas Day
This week, watch “Home Alone” on the big screen, see Chris Gales at the Westin and spend Christmas night with The Sheiks.
CBU to roll out master’s level counseling program
CBU’s behavioral sciences department will house the new program, which is the department’s first graduate-level degree offering.
Memphis impacted by shortage of antibiotics, children’s pain relievers
“I’ve been a retail pharmacist for 33 years and I’ve never seen a shortage of antibiotics until this year,” said the owner of a local pharmacy.
Metro
The Early Word: Burger chain’s belly ache and a possible crackdown on AI
Shelby County Jail heats up, Ragin’ Cajun may not be raging anymore and the Grizzlies are totally centered.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Saving Tom Lee, Elizabeth Taylor and Jimi Hendrix
Real Estate Goodwin Farms homes project moves forward despite resident pushback
City of Memphis City Council renews grant program, approving $13,000 for temporary housing
Premium North Mississippi Hearing date set in DeSoto supervisor suit against state
Business
Former Hickory Hill Denny’s to become medical clinic
The Camellia Foundation is converting a former Denny’s in Hickory Hill into a full-service medical clinic with plans to open more locations in underserved communities in the next few years.
Premium Transportation & Logistics This Mother Goose tends to her flock of truck drivers
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cordova Family Dollar sells for $2M, Point of Impact buys medical building
Real Estate Goodwin Farms homes project moves forward despite resident pushback
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Collierville Education Foundation names first executive director
Sports
Herrington: Sorting through the Grizzlies’ Quinten Post signing
For the Grizzlies, with a team full of rookie-scale and bargain contracts and plenty of money to spend, an “above market” offer for Post comes at very little cost next season. Related Content:
Memphis Tigers Basketball Nearly renovated Liberty Stadium is bringing the party — plaza
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies rest players, drop Salt Lake City Summer League finale
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football fan fest will offer a taste of Liberty Stadium on game day
Memphis Grizzlies After strong debut, Cam Boozer says he must earn ‘centerpiece’ title
Food
Recipe Exchange: Hog Wild’s savory, summer avocado dip
When it comes to summer gatherings, there is one dish that is always on the table when Ernie Mellor is hosting.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Suburbs
Millington police chief retiring
Chris Stokes spent his entire career with Millington’s police department.
Premium Real Estate Inked: Cordova Family Dollar sells for $2M, Point of Impact buys medical building
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Invite,’ Kurosawa’s ‘Ran’
Comedies opening this weekend: “The Invite” and “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.”
Music 5 must-see concerts in July
Opinion
Calkins: Elvis Presley lives! Or his sign does, anyway.
“The bold, metal sign in front of the Visitor Center no longer says ‘LVIS PRESLEY BOULEVARD.’ But who fixed it? A quintessentially Memphis institution, of course.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis breweries ask SpaceXAI to keep its water promise
Podcasts
WYXR’s director about music, AI and the evolution of the station
Robby Grant joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about how WYXR has evolved, the range of program and events it supports and the station’s growth into an arts and community organization.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Cam Smith has an appetite for the spice of life (and cheesy bread)
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Vintage vibes
Today’s puzzle features racks of clothing at the Tennessee Vintage Fest, taken by Jonathan Mintz.