Stacey Abrams tells Memphis it has ‘power to change’ during Freedom Award speech
“I’m here to tell you, Memphis, that you have the power to imagine, the power to dream and the power to change,” Abrams said while accepting her award.
Business leaders discuss emerging projects at Developing Memphis seminar
Bill Ganus, Andre Jones and Chuck Pinkowski discussed development projects with an attentive audience at Memphis Botanic Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Freshmen lead in Tigers’ shutout win over UAB to clinch division
Memphis freshman Anna Hauer scored her seventh goal of the season less than five minutes into Thursday night’s game against UAB. The Tigers never looked back.
Judge rules ‘Red Dog’ claims admissible in Nichols’ civil suit
Attorneys for the City of Memphis previously filed a motion to strike any mention of the former Atlanta “Red Dog” police unit in the $550 million lawsuit, arguing the information would be immaterial and scandalous.
‘No traffic stop’s routine:’ THP looking to fill vacancies in Shelby County
When he began working for the Tennessee Highway Patrol in 2020, Trooper DeVonte Quinn said there were five fellow troopers assigned to Shelby County. Now there are 15, and THP is looking to expand that team even more.
Herrington: It’s a game of wait-and-see with the Memphis Grizzlies
Waiting is a theme for the Memphis Grizzlies these days.Related story:
Thursday state volleyball: Briarcrest takes D2-AA title, while St. George’s ends as runner-up in D2-A
Briarcrest wins 11th title in school history in an all-Memphis final. MUS standout wins fan vote for high school player of the weekRelated stories:
Poll results: If not Ja Morant, who is Memphis’ biggest star?
The Daily Memphian polled readers on its site and on social media about who should be considered our biggest star.
Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch for sale
Great balls of fire. Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit is up for sale.
Mother and boyfriend face first-degree murder, more charges in death of Sequoia Samuels
Brittney Jackson and Jaylon Hobson are each indicted on charges of first-degree murder in perpetration of aggravated child abuse, first-degree murder in perpetration of aggravated child neglect, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and false reports.
85% of DeSoto County third graders pass 2022-23 reading assessment
DeSoto County School District students show strong results in third-grade level reading competency.
As state leaders take aim at prosecutors, Mulroy isn’t worried
“There are things that my office is doing that I think the Cameron Sextons of the world would be pleased to hear,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy told The Daily Memphian in a recent interview.
Tigers Talk: What’s the damage from the Tulane loss?
The Tigers lost their first conference game to Tulane last week. Beat writer Frank Bonner and John Martin discuss what that loss means for Memphis and if the Tigers can win out the rest of the way.
$10 Deal: Momma’s Trooper is a solid breakfast sandwich
Momma’s, located on Kentucky Street, bills itself as “the first and last bar in Memphis” — it’s open from 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekdays and later on Saturday nights into Sunday.
The To-Do List: Repair Days, River Arts and ‘Black Artists in America’
This week, art is on fire at the Dixon, the Memphis Roller Derby debuts home teams in a spooky double header and there are beer fests in Cooper-Young and at Wiseacre on Broad Avenue.
Guest Column: The importance of staying safe on the school bus
Bus safety tips to help students, parents and educators during School Bus Safety Week and all year long.
Taylor Jenkins responds to ESPN article on Ja Morant’s behavior
Following Memphis Grizzlies practice on Wednesday, Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins addressed recently released ESPN article titled “‘Then the alligators got him': Inside Ja Morant’s 18-month downfall.”
Q&A: First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan on strong earnings release
Shares of First Horizon’s stock were rising Wednesday afternoon following an earnings update indicating the financial institution is weathering the larger banking crisis that plunged the industry into uncertainty earlier this year.
Ahead of Year 6, Penny Hardaway reflects on lessons learned
Penny Hardaway is using lessons from his first five years as the Tigers’ coach to seize the opportunity in front of him in Year 6 at the helm.
Metro
County Commission keeps tabs as Halbert cooperating with county auditors
While Halbert is now cooperating, County Commission Chair Shante Avant said she may call a special meeting of the body if the cooperation stops.
Education Some Memphis schools won’t have custodians after board rejects contract again
Public Safety No timeline on appeal in Nichols federal case leaves 2 former officers in limbo
Business Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
City of Memphis Memphis crime drops again, hitting lowest level in at least three years
Business
Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
Former bank CEO Robert “Bob” Hartheimer will plead guilty to a series of child pornography charges.
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Premium Real Estate Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Sports
Martin: Memphis got crushed at Louisville. What’s next for the program?
While it’s probably unwise to base anything off one particular game, the magnitude of the loss to Louisville should cause any Memphis fan to wonder what should be taken from it.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Anatomy of a hire: How the Memphis Tigers zeroed in on Charles Huff
Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 3
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 3
Food
What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Park + Cherry recently debuted a fall/winter menu, and it’s full of seasonal goodness to take the edge off winter’s chill.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Suburbs
Collierville gathers feedback, gets to work on 25-year plan
“This is not what I want,” Mayor Maureen Fraser said. “This is not what the Board of Mayor and Aldermen wants. This is what you, the community, wants.”
Metro The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
Arts & Culture
‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ win big with Southeastern film critics
Paul Thomas Anderson’s topical action-comedy romp “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s Delta-set horror period piece “Sinners” dominated this year’s awards vote of the Southeastern Film Critics Association.
The To-Do List Champagne dreams: Where to party on New Year’s Eve
Opinion
Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
The Grizzlies are starting all over again: Evaluating the ability of co-stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to elevate this team while still waiting to get whole again.
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 15
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.