Late Stax Records founder Jim Stewart to receive ‘special’ Grammy
Other Memphians to receive the award include Sun Records founder Sam Phillips (1991), Beale Street jazz legend W.C. Handy (1993) and Royal Studios impresario Willie Mitchell (2008).
Friday prep report: Haynes heats up for Briarcrest in victory over East
Junior scores 24 points as Saints improve to 21-1.
Chase bank set to enter Memphis market
Chase, which reported assets of $3.31 trillion in 2022, plans to open at least six branches in the Memphis area and employ eight to 10 people at each location.
Memphis hires special teams coordinator
Announcement comes as the hiring of a new offensive line coach falls through for the Tigers.
Penny Hardaway says Tigers’ communication, chemistry ‘off a little bit’
After Sunday’s loss to Tulane — the second straight game in which Memphis gave up 86 or more points — coach believes some unforeseen issues are to blame for the Tigers’ recent hiccups.Related story:
Suspect charged in connection with death of Barshay Wilson
The 22-year -old man told police that he and another person shot the University of Memphis nursing student and dumped his body, according to an affidavit.
Helen of Troy rep says national layoffs won’t hit DeSoto hard
While Helen of Troy announced a 10% worldwide workforce reduction this week, the layoffs should not have a significant impact on the company operations in DeSoto County.
Conaway: If they’re smart, I’m an idiot
“We, as a nation, can send and receive detailed and color-enhanced images from the depths of outer space revealing new galaxies and black holes, while we, as mere mortals, can’t find a cable or satellite service that can give us a dependable picture in a rain shower.”
Herrington: The Grizzlies have a wing problem. Can the trade market fix it?
Will the Grizzlies’ wing rotation be playoff-ready by springtime? If not, should they look to the next month’s trade market for help?
Social Club: Three 6 fans say goodbye to Gangsta Boo; Ja 1s get a reaction
Basketball fans on Twitter think Ja Morant’s new signature shoe isn’t so original.
Transfer defensive lineman commits to Memphis
A former Florida Atlantic University defensive end has announced his commitment to join the Tigers.Related story:
Talking Grizzlies defense, sophomores and the trade market with John Hollinger
Chris Herrington and The Athletic’s John Hollinger talk about the defensive rise of Dillon Brooks, the sophomore seasons of Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams and how the Grizzlies might approach the trade market.
Daily Memphian finds ‘unicorn’ for digital director
Holly Whitfield of the “I Love Memphis” blog will join The Daily Memphian in February as its digital director, leading a team of seven digital producers and two content creators.
Memphis museum system changing staffing model, contract with city
Memphis Museum Inc., which manages MoSH, Lichterman Nature Center, the Magevney House and the Mallory-Neely House, will operate as an independent entity under a new, still-developing contract with the City of Memphis.
Daily Memphian 2022 postseason football awards
Here are this year’s Daily Memphian postseason football awards, honoring our offensive and defensive players of the year along with special teams, freshman and coach recognition as well as our all-metro teams for the 2022 season.
Opinion: Memphians are sick and tired of excuses about crime
The case for building a bigger local jail, adding more judges and courtrooms, and changing how bail is handled.
Calkins: Lindenwood minister has a podcast dedicated to ... TCU football?
They say that college football is a religion in the South. Does that mean that ministers are its podcasters? Meet Geoff Mitchell, the senior minister at Lindenwood Christian Church, who also hosts a popular podcast about TCU football.
Making of ‘Elvis,’ the movie, exhibit punctuates birthday week of Elvis, the man
As the “Elvis” movie looks ahead to possible Oscar nominations, an exhibit about the making of the film opens at Graceland.
Ruffin’s legacy at St. George’s: Championships, a court and a brotherhood
The former basketball coach molded the lives of his players while building the Gryphons’ program into a state power.
Briarcrest, St. Agnes standouts win player of the week fan vote
Cooper Haynes and Natalie Bryant are named The Daily Memphian’s boys and girls basketball players of the week.
Metro
Lausanne expanding campus in its centennial year
While Lausanne is growing its physical campus, adding nontraditional learning environments, officials say the East Memphis private school isn’t looking to increase enrollment.
Premium Food U of M research is fighting the pit-falls of peach production
2026 Elections Elections Special session bid to ‘Flip Memphis’ becomes tip of political iceberg
Spirit of Memphis NASCAR greats Kyle and Richard Petty are rolling toward Graceland
Premium Spirit of Memphis And one more thing: Elaborate grave markers let the dead have last word
Business
Fueling a crisis: How war with Iran is impacting airlines, trucking industries in Memphis
“All you have to do is come to the gas station. And the reality at the gas station is the same reality that the airlines are having to deal with.”
Premium Real Estate Lausanne expanding campus in its centennial year
Transportation & Logistics Spirit Airlines shutting down immediately. How will it impact Memphis?
Premium Real Estate Collierville sues over unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing
Premium Business Memphis-based event agency acquired by private equity firm
Sports
NASCAR greats Kyle and Richard Petty are rolling toward Graceland
One hundred fifty bikers will rumble through Memphis this week on the way to raising money for a kids camp. They’ll stop at Graceland and remember when NASCAR great Richard Petty was cast in an Elvis movie.
Premium Sports Buckley: Kyle Petty on Memphis racing, Elvis, barbecue and more
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium could have new managing firm
Premium Sports He hit a 500-foot home run at 13. A decade later, St. Louis may get Blaze Jordan’s best self.
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: All 9 Memphis batters contribute to win
Food
U of M research is fighting the pit-falls of peach production
A new research project done by the University of Memphis scientists could save West Tennessee farmers by helping identify when a disease outbreak threatens their peach crop.
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Suburbs
Collierville sues over unfinished hotel near Carriage Crossing
The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.
2026 Elections Elections Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: Wu Tang Clan closes out Riverbeat Music Fest, Day 2
The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand Saturday at Tom Lee Park to capture the Riverbeat Music Festival action.
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Opinion
Buckley: Kyle Petty on Memphis racing, Elvis, barbecue and more
If IHRA plans materialize, racing will be back at a track where stock cars, trucks, hot rods and dragsters once ruled. But Kyle Petty tips his hat to the Memphis area’s sprint car roots.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Diversity matters in almost everything we do
Podcasts
Congressional redistricting joins busy political horizon
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has put the boundaries for Tennessee’s nine congressional districts in play, especially the Memphis-centric district now represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more For local Fashion Week, ‘Memphis is the host’
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Office tower sells
Today’s puzzle is of an office tower on Union Avenue Extended and was taken by Andy Ashby.