Houston Mustangs topple Oakland in Class 6A title game

Damon Sisa (179 yards rushing, 1 touchdown, 1 interception) and the defense get the job done as Houston wins its first football state championship.

By John Varlas December 03, 2023

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies battle, but fall short against Suns stars

The Grizzlies fought hard against the Suns, but fell short after a fourth-quarter push.

Box score: Suns 116, Grizzlies 109

By Drew Hill December 03, 2023

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Self-inflicted errors cost Memphis in road loss to Ole Miss

The Tigers allowed the Rebels to hang around just enough. They eventually paid the price.

Buckley: Memphis punched first. Ole Miss punched back. Knockout, Rebels.

Malcolm Dandridge and the Tigers landed the first blow, but Moussa Cisse and the Rebels enjoyed the last laugh.

Watch Malcolm Dandridge’s vicious dunk vs. Ole Miss

By Tim Buckley December 03, 2023

Sports

Tim Howard elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame

The Memphis 901 FC sporting director is recognized for his outstanding playing career.

By The Daily Memphian Staff December 02, 2023

Spirit of Memphis

St. Jude Memphis Marathon runners show up ‘for the kids’

More than 20,000 people participated in the 22nd annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday morning, Dec. 2.

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon in pictures

By Kambui Bomani December 04, 2023

Spirit of Memphis

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon in pictures

More than 20,000 participants raced Saturday in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, half-marathon, 5K and 10K. Jordan English won the marathon in a time of 2:30:21. Sadie Smith was the top female marathon finisher in 2:56:44.

By Patrick Lantrip December 02, 2023

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Tigers women hit 100 in win over Troy University

Following Saturday’s win at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse, the University of Memphis women’s basketball team moves to 3-5 overall.

By The Daily Memphian Staff December 02, 2023

City of Memphis

Inmates warned officials about ex-MPD officer Haley, documents show

Personnel records for Demetrius Haley, 30, reveal that he had multiple allegations of violating departmental policy at Shelby County Division of Corrections.

By Julia Baker, Ben Wheeler, Aarron Fleming December 02, 2023

Food News

New cat-themed coffee shop having a meow-ment

Love cats and coffee? Christian Brothers University student Sahra Hernandez has just the place for you, on Summer Avenue.

By Christin Yates December 02, 2023

High School Sports

Former Lausanne QB Brock Glenn might start for Florida State

Glenn, a freshman, has played in just three games this season and only completed two passes for 35 yards in mop-up duty against North Alabama.

Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan is returning next season

The Memphis Tigers will retain their starting quarterback for his final season.

Tigers kicker Seth Morgan heads to portal, Terrance McClain declares for NFL Draft

By Frank Bonner II December 03, 2023

Behind The Headlines

Downtown Public Safety Plan emerges amid holiday season

The Downtown Memphis crime plan surfaced in October. It could face its first test this holiday season. Officials involved in putting it together talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the plan and the reality it is built to confront.

By Bill Dries December 02, 2023

Real Estate

Mayor-elect and economic leaders discuss development and BlueOval City

Economic development has surged in the Memphis area following the COVID-19 pandemic-induced slowdown. That was the message at a seminar hosted by The Daily Memphian Thursday, Nov. 30.

By Sophia Surrett December 02, 2023

Business

Memphis is headquarters for the first Tennessee-wide nonprofit network

Kevin Dean, president and CEO of Tennessee Nonprofit Network, said nonprofits are the sixth largest industry in Tennessee, home to more than 40,000 nonprofits that employ 200,000 people.

By Aisling Mäki December 02, 2023

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies show competitive fire in win over Mavericks

The Grizzlies bench scored 58 points to help Memphis defeat the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

Box score: Grizzlies 108, Mavericks 94

By Drew Hill December 01, 2023

Metro

Worker dies of injuries at FedEx hub

A female employee at the FedEx hub died of injuries received on the job late Wednesday, Nov. 29. The company has not released her name or the cause of death.

By Jane Roberts December 01, 2023

Premium Arlington

The Wing Guru reopens in Arlington following litigation

After some legal problems with The Wing Guru location in Arlington, the business has reopened under its original owners.

By Michael Waddell December 02, 2023

Premium North Mississippi

Olive Branch Huey’s vehicle break-in part of rising burglaries in the area

So far this year, the Olive Branch Police Department has reported 146 vehicle burglaries.

By Rob Moore December 01, 2023

Recipes

Recipe Exchange: Latkes for Hanukkah

Hanukkah’s “miracle of the oil” is the reason for celebrating with fried foods, like latkes. Guest writer Sharon Fox O’Guin shares her favorite recipe.

By Sharon Fox O'Guin December 02, 2023

Food News

New cocktail bar opens inside Black Lodge

Black Lodge’s new cocktail bar serves classic cocktails with an old-Hollywood vibe.

By Christin Yates December 01, 2023

Business

Bartlett medical device maker acquires Big River Engineering

The sale allows Engineered Medical Systems to diversify its customer base, adding components for foot and ankle surgery to the company’s platform of spinal implants.

By Jane Roberts December 04, 2023

Arlington

Arlington High grad returns to open new dental practice

Having braces at an early age set the stage for Dr. Angela Washington to earn her dental license, and return to Arlington to open her practice.

By Michael Waddell December 02, 2023

Premium Opinion

Bailey: Sewer lines are a key piece of development

Sewer lines are a key piece of development. Subdivisions are built along sewer lines, almost to the point that where the sewer line ends, so do homes and/or businesses.

By Clay Bailey December 01, 2023

North Mississippi

Southaven planners approve second phase of Serenity Pointe project

The total project, which is being developed by SMJ Enterprise, will span 144 acres with 307 lots east of Tchulahoma Road and north of Nail Road.

By Rob Moore December 02, 2023

Guest Columnists

Hutchinson: Beware of AI scams

The Federal Trade Commission is concerned that consumers will be mesmerized by such terms as “machine learning” and “neural networks” and fall prey to crooks who misrepresent or outright lie about how AI is used in their products.

By Randy Hutchinson December 02, 2023

Tigers Podcast

Tigers Football Podcast: Analyzing bowl projections, transfer portal

Frank Bonner and Tim Buckley join host Greg Gaston to talk Memphis football on the latest edition of the Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast.

By Frank Bonner II November 29, 2023

Grizzlies Podcast

Grizzlies podcast: Playing the blame game

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the Grizzlies’ flaws and how the team should evaluate the rest of the season.

By Drew Hill November 28, 2023

Premium High School Sports

Houston High has one more giant left to slay

Three-time defending state champion Murfreesboro Oakland awaits the Mustangs when they take the field for their first BlueCross Bowl appearance on Saturday.

Preview: Houston vs. Murfreesboro Oakland in the BlueCross Bowl

By John Varlas November 30, 2023

Premium High School Sports

Preview: Houston vs. Murfreesboro Oakland in the BlueCross Bowl

Houston is the first Shelby County team to play in the BlueCross Bowl since 2020, when MUS lost in the Division 2-AAA final. The last local team to win state was ECS in D2-AA in 2019 and no Shelby County public school has won state since 2016.

Houston High has one more giant left to slay

By John Varlas November 30, 2023

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Spirit of Memphis

On Christmas Day, everybody eats at Brother Juniper’s

“We feel like it’s part of our job, especially on Christmas Day of all days, to get up and give back the way we know how, which is with a good meal and some company,” said owner Patrick Koplin at the restaurant’s 25th annual holiday community meal.

By Aarron Fleming 1 hour ago

Premium Education Attorney: Claims against Feagins are ‘weak,’ and she ‘absolutely’ wants to keep her job

What’s on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight

Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against its peers, not locked up inside.

By Jane Roberts December 21, 2024

Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers

Net gains: Santi Aldama’s play once was ‘trash.’ Now the Grizzlies love it.

With inspiration from a book about tennis, sports psychology and more, Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama’s game has taken a huge step forward.

By Drew Hill 6 hours ago

Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: No Grizzlies for Christmas? The NBA’s loss.

Recipe Exchange: Ice Cream Brownie Sundae Pie

Kaye’s Pints & Scoops own Kameisha Wilson says ice cream is not just for the summer. Here is a ice cream pie she makes every year for the holidays.

By Jennifer Chandler December 23, 2024

Bartlett schools superintendent contract extended through 2028-29

David Stephens’ contract was extended recently, continuing his service at Bartlett City Schools for four more years. Stephens is the district’s only superintendent since its inception in 2014.

By Michael Waddell December 23, 2024

Hello, 2025: New Year’s Eve parties and resolution inspo for the year ahead

We’ve got your guide to New Year’s Eve events for adults (and even one for kids!), and we’ve included some inspiration to help you meet your 2025 health goals.

By Bianca Phillips December 23, 2024

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Guest Columnists

Echols: It’s all about time

“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”

By Candace Echols December 22, 2024

Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule

Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.

By Frank Bonner II, Parth Upadhyaya, John Martin December 21, 2024