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
Memphis gynecologist asks for case to be dismissed, again
Local gynecologist Sanjeev Kumar, who was indicted earlier this year on dozens of federal charges, has asked for his case to be dismissed again and this time for good.
Education Tennessee education department wants more money for summer learning, tutoring
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Business
2 new signs coming to Downtown skyline
Regions Bank is adding its name and logo atop a 98-year-old building in Downtown Memphis.
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Sports
All-Region 8-6A football team announced
Standouts from Germantown, Southwind, White Station and Whitehaven honored by the league’s coaches.
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Food
Marshall Steakhouse owner selling, shifting focus to new location
Owner Randall Swaney said the North Mississippi restaurant that entices Memphians to drive miles for fine dining is going up for sale at the height of its popularity.
Suburbs
Brighton Cardinals mourn loss
Traice Davis, a wide receiver and also a member of the school’s wrestling team, was killed in a car accident Wednesday.
Arts & Culture
These Memphis artists are up for 2026 Grammy Awards
One Memphis artist is nominated for “Best Rap Album.” Blues performers are also represented.
Opinion
Calkins: It’s the best sport in the universe — and it’s booming in Memphis these days
The hottest sport in Memphis? No, not pickleball. Cross country is having a moment. And that’s a very good thing.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Hot cocoa, holiday shopping and a very short run
Outdoor events are all the rage this weekend, with a fun holiday market, a very short run (with a much longer afterparty) and a hot take on fire pits.