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
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Metro Application open for General Sessions judicial vacancy
City of Memphis SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plant
Premium Spirit of Memphis Governor, local elected officials attend Veterans Village grand opening in Memphis
Public Safety State rules, if followed, should have prevented child’s death in hot bus
Business
Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium
Memphis, a city known nationwide for SpaceXAI, may take legislative steps to pause data center development. All of Elon Musk’s existing local data centers are in industrial districts and are unlikely to be affected by an ordinance. SpaceXAI once again said it will restart work on water plantRelated content:
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Sports
Photo gallery: Swinging through Saturday at FESJC
The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber captures some of the world’s best golfers at TPC Southwind in their penultimate day of play at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Golf FESJC: Saturday’s scores; Sunday’s pairings
Premium Golf Scheffler takes two-stroke lead heading into FESJC final round
Sports Following Redbirds callup, Joshua Baez makes MLB history for St. Louis
Golf Photo gallery: Playing it cool at FESJC
Food
Recipe Exchange: Hog & Hominy’s peanut butter and banana pie
The pie marries a creamy peanut butter pie filling and a classic banana pudding into one over-the-top layered dessert.
Food News Westy’s to close this weekend, but annual holiday dinners should continue
Suburbs
Collierville reschedules meeting to decide fire chief’s fate
The decision came only hours before the board was scheduled to discuss the fate of John Selberg, who was placed on administrative leave with pay earlier this week.
Premium Lakeland Lakeland mulls overlay district for undeveloped land on U.S. 70
Arts & Culture
From Nosferatu to Godzilla, the Beale Street Monster Club celebrates all things horror
A handful of people gathered at A. Schwab’s Saturday afternoon for a screening of the 1925 silent classic “The Lost World,” the latest event staged by the Beale Street Monster Club.
Music Elvis Week is coming, and a new generation of fans is taking center stage
Opinion
Opinion: Beware of impersonation scams
“No government agency will threaten to arrest you or take legal action against you if you don’t send them money immediately.”
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Consumer’s guide to the 2026-2027 Grizzlies home schedule
Podcasts
Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor’s race
She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
East Memphis The AM/DM podcast: After a gas station catches fire, rules to prevent blight could contribute to it
Games
Sudoku: Aug. 15
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?