Utah Jazz hand Grizzlies fifth straight loss to begin season
The Utah Jazz made 22 3-pointers and handed the Grizzlies their fifth straight loss to begin the season. Related story:
Ex-MPD officer pleads guilty to reckless endangerment
William Skelton, 38, made the plea Wednesday, Nov. 1, in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 3 Judge James Jones Jr.‘s courtroom.
Downtown Dining Week 2023 kicks off Monday
More than 50 Downtown restaurants are set to take part in this year’s Downtown Dining Week.
Political Roundup: Early voting turnout, Huseth vs. Gillespie, more ballot moves
More than 700 Memphians have cast early ballots in the runoffs for three city council seats through the first four days of the voting period.
Table Talk: Vegan cheese now, Korean chicken later
Memphis is checking some popular food-trend boxes while others, such as a Brazilian restaurant, still elude the area.
What to look for in Memphis’ exhibition game against LeMoyne-Owen
The Tigers will get one more tune-up in their second and final exhibition game before they open the 2023-24 season.
Memphis bet $100M on Liberty Park; now the city could be in the red
Memphis is betting big on Liberty Park, but public records show a big shortfall in covering that bet.
Officer charged in Tyre Nichols’ death to take deal in federal criminal case
Desmond Mills, who is represented by attorney Blake Ballin, plans to enter a change of plea during a hearing.
High 5 Entertainment hopes to be open at Liberty Park in 2025
Austin, Texas-based High 5 Entertainment hopes to be open at Liberty Park in mid-2025, its CEO told The Daily Memphian Wednesday morning, Nov. 1.
Opinion: Public safety is a key to Downtown’s future
“The key to maintaining and building on Downtown Memphis’ momentum is to get a handle on the reality and perception of public safety concerns and to do so with a healthy sense of urgency.”
Westminster pack working together to repeat at state cross country championships
Westminster Academy’s girls cross country team is back in Hendersonville to defend their 2022 championship.
Making a ‘cameo’ at Cameo: Acre chef designs debut tasting menu
The latest version of Cameo’s Fancy Dinner pop-up, which showcases new talent on Memphis’ culinary scene, will be lead by Acre’s Colleen Kohl.
DA’s office won’t oppose requests for court fee waivers
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy announced the policy Tuesday, Oct. 31, during a press conference in the 10th-floor conference room of the DA’s office in the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center, 201 Poplar Ave.
Sheffield standout Jackson attracting major recruiting interest
The standout junior for playoff-bound Sheffield Knights has put up some impressive numbers in 2023 — and the big boys are noticing.
Tigers Football Insider: What does first College Football Playoff ranking mean for the AAC?
The American Athletic Conference appears to be in a race with the Mountain West for a New Year’s Six Bowl bid. A one-loss Tulane team was ranked a spot higher than undefeated Air Force.
State cross country preview: CBHS leads the local contingent in Hendersonville
CBHS had a near-perfect result at the region meet and will expect to challenge at Sanders Ferry Park. Westminster pack working together to repeat at state cross country championshipsRelated story:
Youth Villages begins annual Holiday Heroes drive
Holiday Heroes, the annual drive seeking money and donations for Youth Villages children at Christmas, kicks off this week.
Strickland to ‘Release the Tigers’ at Memphis football homecoming
“We could think of no better way to thank Mayor Strickland for his loyal support of the Tigers than by having him send the team onto the field before the homecoming game,” Laird Veatch said.
Audit: Memphis Health Center’s poor record-keeping led to $230K TennCare underpayment
Memphis Health Center was owed a bit more than $1 million for thousands of unreported appointments, but TennCare overpaid it by nearly $784,000 for other services during a five-year period. The center did not dispute the comptroller’s findings and accepted responsibility.
DeSoto movie fest spotlights family-friendly short films
The festival’s short films include the premiere of “Grand Larceny,” which was created by students in DeSoto Arts Institutes’ first-ever filmmaking program.
Pearson urges collaboration between Mississippi and Tennessee Dems, Black leadership
Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson traveled to North Mississippi on Wednesday to participate in a joint effort across the two states to enhance voter interest.
Metro
The Early Word: Say goodbye to Smart Mart and five MSCS schools
The Sheraton hotel has a new name, city library workers’ fate is in now your hands and MLGW explains why your bill is so high.
Business The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
City of Memphis Seven candidates stake out positions at Democratic county mayoral forum
Elections Here’s who made the Shelby County primary ballot
Premium Education Busy year of hiring, firing, reassigning led to payroll problems at MSCS, audit finds
Business
The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Today, we’ll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we’ll chat about Dr. James Downing’s new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer.
Premium Spirit of Memphis The ‘life-changing’ lessons medical students learn from dissecting cadavers
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care Health insurance crackdown: New laws could help patients and hospitals stand up to unfair policies.
Business Convention Center leader leaving Memphis
Sports
Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn’t drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
As this Grizzlies 25 countdown has moved into the Top 10, there are four players left on the list who were drafted by the Grizzlies or whose rights were acquired through the draft.
High School Sports Bartlett holds off Houston for district championship
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Will the NBA stop tanking?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis guard Sincere Parker’s legal case dismissed, attorney says
Memphis Tigers Basketball Penny to fans amid trying season: ‘You have the right guy’
Food
Comeback Coffee comes back — for one day
For nearly a year, Comeback Coffee has existed without couches, without conversations and without a morning crowd lingering at its Downtown cafe. On Saturday, Feb. 28, that energy will return to North Main Street.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Good Fortune Co.’s Tan Tan Noodles
Suburbs
Plans approved for condos replacing former Gus’s in Collierville
“It’s no secret I am concerned with vacant buildings around town,”one official said of the plans for the 35-foot-tall building. “I think this is a fabulous project that repurposes a property. ... This will enhance the area.”
North Mississippi Paving the way: DeSoto’s long-term traffic goals start with 4-year road plan
Arts & Culture
James Lawson autobiography traces path of Civil Rights icon through Memphis and beyond
Lawson’s autobiography, coauthored by Memphian Emily Yellin, had a Memphis launch Friday, Feb. 20, at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Arts & Culture ‘Bloom’ event celebrates spring at Memphis Botanic Garden
Opinion
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What’s next for St. Jude
Today, we’ll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we’ll chat about Dr. James Downing’s new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The task force’s wide-ranging impacts
Games
Sudoku: Feb. 24
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.