Grizzlies’ shooting stays cold in loss to Suns
The Grizzlies’ poor 3-point shooting continues to be costly in their fourth loss in five games. Related story:
Herrington: Something has struck at the core of the Grizzlies
The Grizzlies played as if their noisy, high-profile loss to Golden State had knocked the wind from them, and they were able to catch their breath only fleetingly.
38,000+ MLGW customers have little to no water
MLGW President Doug McGowen said it could take “a few days” to get the leaks fixed and the system stabilized. From there, it could take “a couple of days” to sample the water and lift the advisory.
Tigers rout Utah State in First Responder Bowl
The Tigers (7-6) end the year with a .500 record or better for the ninth straight year and have now won two bowl games under third-year coach Ryan Silverfield. Related stories:
Portable toilets coming to the rescue at AutoZone Liberty Bowl
The game is on, but weather-related issues in Memphis will alter the restroom situation Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. AutoZone Liberty Bowl coaching matchup is a mutual admiration societyRelated story:
MLGW CEO says water pressure is slowly returning
Many businesses are operational now that water pressure has returned to restrooms and other facilities.
Liberty Bowl events: Parade, Rodeo in pictures
The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip captured images from the 2022 AutoZone Liberty Bowl Professional Rodeo and the 2022 AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade on Beale Street on Dec. 26, 2022.
City denies MPD failed to properly investigate a 2021 rape allegation against Cleotha Henderson
A lawsuit includes a claim that had a 2021 rape been properly investigated and had Cleotha Henderson been arrested, the abduction and murder of Eliza Fletcher could have been avoided.
Calkins: Farewell, Jarvis! Thanks for more than 43 years of joy.
After more than 43 years, Jarvis Greer will finish his career at WMC-TV this Friday. It may be impossible to match the man’s enthusiasm. But maybe the rest of us should try.
LIVE BLOG: Memphis-area updates on water and utility problems
Gun permits would be required in Shelby County under proposed bill
State Sen. London Lamar’s bill has widespread support among leaders in Shelby County, but it is unlikely to become law.
Not a normal day: How Memphis restaurants are coping with city water issues
While some restaurants remained closed Monday following the Christmas holiday, others were open, finding unique ways to adapt to the boil water advisory.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis’ rebounding struggles are a red flag
Through 13 non-conference games, one could easily point to work on the boards as the Tigers’ most costly deficiency.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Germantown, Hamilton, Harding, Hillcrest and Munford are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, FACS, Houston and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29.
In memoriam: Memphians and Mid-Southerners lost in 2022
In 2022, Memphis lost rock ‘n’ roll stars, restaurateurs, coaches and athletes, philanthropists and “the giraffe man.” Today, we remember them once again.
Memphis clinic expands help for Tennesseans with gambling addictions
Tennesseans wagered $2 billion on sports events in 2021, and symptoms of gambling addiction are increasing across the state with the ubiquity of online sports gambling.
Metro
Will Shelby County pay back rent for the clerk’s Millington office?
Shelby County commissioners will vote on a resolution that would settle an ongoing dispute with the City of Millington for the $28,800 owed in rent for the County Clerk’s office on Navy Road.
Premium Metro Lee Harris makes a list. Marie Feagins makes Democrats nervous. A candidate makes reference to Wanda Halbert’s inspirational leadership.
Spirit of Memphis ‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Premium Metro Native Memphian is new No. 2 at US Marshals Service — and said there’s no end in sight for Task Force
Premium Metro Whitehaven preachers lament Memphis’ long debate about crime and violence
Business
NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream
Red-light therapy, a type of LED-light therapy, is a treatment that uses wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cells into creating more energy.
Premium Real Estate Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
Premium Health Care Baptist Memorial sells Germantown-based clinic
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Premium Real Estate Food Files: Gussied Up-date, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. to move
Sports
Cedric Coward hits 2 late 3s to help the Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98
Jock Landale added 16 points and nine rebounds, and Santi Aldama had 15 points and eight rebounds in the Grizzlies' last game before their two-game series in Berlin and London.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis loses again. And this time, there’s no excuse.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis outmuscled by FAU on the road for first American Conference loss
Memphis Tigers Football Former Christian Brothers standout commits to Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies Box Score: Grizzlies 103, Nets 98
Food
Iconic North End restaurant announces sale
After more than 40 years of serving Memphis, Westy’s owner Jake Schorr has decided to put the restaurant’s building up for sale.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Paradise Cafe’s broccoli and caraway-cheese soup
Suburbs
‘A big heart:’ Fifth-grader starts food pantry
Jack Knight is one busy 11-year-old. He’s an athlete, actor and aspiring entrepreneur.
Premium North Mississippi Back in the saddle: DeSoto County’s longest-serving supervisor takes reins as president. Again.
Arts & Culture
Aspiring blacksmiths, welders and more get ‘taste’ of metal arts
The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s “Taster” classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of different styles of the metal arts with the hope that they fall in love with it.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Opinion
Martin: Memphis loses again. And this time, there’s no excuse.
“There’s a major problem brewing elsewhere for the Memphis administration. It’s that the gap has been closed — it’s just the one that used to exist between Memphis basketball and the rest of the American Conference.”
Opinion Opinion: Building enduring peace in Memphis
Podcasts
Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say
State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and County Commission Chair Shante Avant discussed the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration role on “Behind The Headlines” as well as legislation that would allow a state takeover of Memphis schools.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: U of M researchers discover ‘extinct’ weevil
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 11
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.