MPD officers under investigation following man’s traffic stop death
Tyre D. Nichols, 29, was injured following a confrontation with officers around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, near Raines and Ross roads in southeast Memphis.
Martin: Tigers lean on Davis to keep season alive, like Hardaway planned
Just days after allowing a game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation against UCF, the Memphis Tigers found themselves in the same exact predicament against Temple. Luckily, they have Kendric Davis to rely on.
Kendric Davis saves day, allows Memphis to escape with win over Temple
Kendric Davis led Memphis to victory Sunday on a buzzer-beater. The Tigers have picked up a much-needed conference road victory against the Temple Owls.
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Former Arkansas O-lineman commits to Memphis
Former MUS offensive lineman Marcus Henderson is the third Arkansas transfer to commit to the Tigers this year. Former Razorbacks Simeon Blair and Reid Baur are also joining Memphis for the 2023 season.
As road salt washes away, the Mississippi River gets saltier
Unlike other pollutants, chloride doesn’t break down in water over time. In other words, once it’s in, there’s no getting it out — and just a teaspoon of salt can pollute five gallons of water forever.
It’s the shoes: Ja Morant discusses the dunk he always wanted
The Indianapolis crowd full of Pacers fans erupted when Ja Morant made his dunk, and the Memphis Grizzlies were the road team. No one could believe what they just witnessed.
Bane, Morant shine as Grizzlies beat Pacers
Desmond Bane had a happy homecoming and Ja Morant’s dunk went viral in the Grizzlies’ win over Indiana.
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‘She deserves respect.’ For transgender victims, closure can lie further out of reach
Gender issues complicate the reporting of cold cases for transgender victims, but a Shelby County initiative offers hope to families.
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Good Flippin’ Pancakes expands to groceries around Memphis
After being diagnosed with egg and dairy allergies, Brinkley Erb flipped over pancakes with no gluten-containing ingredients, no added sugar and no added flour.
In ‘Everybody Knows,’ former sports writer tackles post-apocalyptic satire
The novel begins 10 years from now, as most of the characters are afloat on vessels headed for Memphis, escaping a biblical rain that has submerged Nashville and a large swath of Tennessee.
Animal lovers hopeful about proposed changes to city ordinances
Amendments to animal welfare laws could include mandatory microchipping for pets, and modification to policies about dogs “running at large,” which animal welfare organizations see as key to stopping overpopulation and neglect.
Metro
Collierville Police investigating sexual assault at St. George’s
The head of school is on administrative leave as the matter is reviewed. Multiple students have been expelled.
Metro As temps dip, what can Mid-South expect this winter?
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A week for walking
Metro Shelby County Chancellor dismisses gun-group lawsuit against city
Business
College students want to flip a house in every state — starting in Memphis
The two are documenting their progress on TikTok where viewers can watch the process of redeveloping a house and where they will go next.
Premium Business Elves on the shelves — and ladders and roofs
Premium Business Their motto is ‘be prepared.’ But Girl Scouts didn’t see this coming.
Premium Transportation & Logistics MEM airport relatively quiet despite flight cuts
Sports
Herrington: As Grizzlies drama passes, spotlight shifts to coach Tuomas Iisalo
After a few days of crashing out, the back-to-normal Grizzlies hit the road, with plenty to evaluate, on the sidelines and on the floor.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies fall to Thunder as Ja Morant looks to break out of slump
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Maybe these Memphis Tigers aren’t so bad, after all. Maybe they’re even fun.
High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 12
Food
Sound Bites: Spanakopita to moussaka — Greek family favorites find a wider table
From making baklava by hand as a child to pivoting from a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the aftermath of the pandemic, owner Corinne Knight shares the story of the Grecian Gourmet company.
Suburbs
Collierville Police investigating sexual assault at St. George’s
The head of school is on administrative leave as the matter is reviewed. Multiple students have been expelled.
Arts & Culture
Gobble ’til you wobble: Thanksgiving recipes and holiday lights
Our Thanksgiving guide will help you prep your holiday menu and plan what to do after the big meal.
Opinion
Opinion: Rep. Cohen says flight reduction sparks outcry and frustrations
“I am frustrated on behalf of my constituents, whose flights to or from Memphis may be canceled or delayed, effecting untold numbers of business meetings, family gatherings, and vacations.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Spanakopita to moussaka — Greek family favorites find a wider table
From making baklava by hand as a child to pivoting from a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the aftermath of the pandemic, owner Corinne Knight shares the story of the Grecian Gourmet company.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Petals of a Michelin
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the crispy duck at Petals of a Peony and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber.