Spaun hanging on at FESJC but plenty are in pursuit
The Californian leads at 13-under, but 23 others are within five strokes.Related story:
Report: Grizzlies to make first Christmas Day appearance against Warriors
Grizzlies to make their first appearance on the NBA’s Christmas Day slate, facing Golden State, which eliminated Memphis in last season’s playoffs.
Germantown to consider park safety improvements following drowning
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said safety improvements could be headed to Riverdale Park. Park upgrades were planned, but the mayor asked city staff to specifically look at better drainage options. Calkins: Will Drennan died a hero. His friends want everyone to know.Related story:
SMU forward commits to Memphis
Jahmar Young Jr. announced his commitment to the Tigers on Saturday.
What impact could Ford’s charitable foundation have?
More than 70 years after founding its charitable arm, Ford Motor Co. has invested more than $2.2 billion in initiatives that provide basic needs and access to essential services, offer tools to build new skillsets and open pathways to employment.
Safe deliveries no guarantee for Tennessee moms-to-be
A new report examines alarming trends in Tennessee’s recent maternal death rates. And deems that more than 3 out of 4 of those deaths were preventable.
FESJC third-round scores; final-round pairings
Here are Saturday’s third-round scores from the FedEx St. Jude Championship, along with Sunday’s pairings for the final round at TPC Southwind.
Calkins: Will Drennan died a hero. His friends want everyone to know.
Volunteers at the FedEx St. Jude Championship will be given purple ribbons to celebrate the life of Will Drennan — a former volunteer who died saving a child from a sudden flood Tuesday night.
‘Hospitality on steroids:’ Tournament, Elvis Week are tourism gold for Memphis
“Two signature events that bring lots of people to town who spend millions and millions of dollars in our community,” said Kevin Kane of Memphis Tourism.
Scores stay low at TPC Southwind — and Spaun stays in front
J.J. Spaun is at 11-under heading into the weekend. He’ll take a 1-stroke lead into Saturday’s third round of the FedEx Cup playoff opener over Sepp Straka and Troy Merritt.Related story:
Recipe Exchange: Café Roux Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Chef Michael Cahhal’s gumbo is different from most gumbos because it gets its smoky flavor from the chicken instead of the sausage.
Second Editions Book Store aims to be more than words
Despite its smaller size and location — tucked away just inside the front doors of the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library — the bookstore strives to be “a community resource.”
Briarcrest football star selects TCU
Carroll is the third Briarcrest player to make his college choice known, joining quarterback J.D. Sherrod (Troy) and offensive lineman Nate Bledsoe (Rice).
CCDC to consider three Downtown project improvement requests
Two residential properties and Downtown Wines and Spirits seek exterior improvement grants with the Center City Development Corp.
Tigers defensive lineman re-enters the transfer portal
Kamren Washington entered the transfer portal after committing to the University of Memphis in April.
Reviews are back, and everything, it turns out, is rankable
On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about the return of official dining reviews to The Daily Memphian.
Using sports to raise money for literacy
How Coaching for Literacy is working with sports teams nationwide to raise awareness about the massive challenge of illiteracy.
Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
This week we learned that you don’t have to like golf to enjoy the FedEx St. Jude Championship. And the 1,550 volunteers who serve at the tournament exhibit a similar devotion to the team rolling and delivering burritos Downtown every week for 10 years. And we wonder if fashionista Mark Sandfoss owns any golf shirts.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: xAI’s power pays
Today, we talk about the amount of power xAI is using, as well as what they are using it for, and how it fits into the national conversation.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: BBQ fests may meat in the middle; plus, where to rise and wine
Shelby County Commission steps in to pay county clerk’s rent in Millington
Education Some pre-K classrooms could close within 30 days without county funding
Premium Public Safety Memphis prosecutors feel weight of Task Force cases
Business
Another local AI data center planned, this one on Sycamore View
A Nashville-based investor has spent 18 months looking “relentlessly” for properties to house his modular AI data centers.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Real Estate After a steep drop in 2025, new home starts picking up in Lakeland
Premium Real Estate A Midtown ice cream shop serves more than just sweets
Health Care ‘Digital detox’ or just real life? Memphis experts say it’s time to log off
Sports
Ja Morant’s reaction to trade rumors: ‘Live with it’
Ja Morant did his first media interview since trade rumors began last week. He was standoffish and answered with short responses to each question.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch when Memphis takes on Temple
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis adding more quarterback talent from the portal
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: James Posey defined the franchise’s first good team
Memphis Tigers Football How much will new Tigers offensive coordinator make at Memphis?
Food
SmokeSlam to pause in 2026, could combine with MIM for 2027
SmokeSlam, the barbecue festival hosted annually at Tom Lee Park, announced on Jan. 13 that it will not host a competition in 2026.
Premium Food Former teacher found the recipe for a brighter tomorrow — it starts with smoked chicken
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 Collierville ‘Every dollar is counting these days’: Residents who want out of Collierville speak to board
Arts & Culture
In Memoriam: Memphians who died in 2025
Memphis lost music legends, corporate titans and community leaders in 2025. Here is a look at their lives.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Memphis museums, filmmakers in national spotlight
Opinion
Opinion: Service is Memphis’ superpower and MLK Day is our annual reminder to use it
“In Memphis, service isn’t something we outsource. We see our neighbors as assets, not problems to be solved. We are partners in progress.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Ja Morant is still ‘the most famous’ Grizzly. But Sunday may have been the end.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: xAI’s power pays
Today, we talk about the amount of power xAI is using, as well as what they are using it for, and how it fits into the national conversation.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The Tennessee legislature is in session
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 13
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?