Grizzlies’ big three continue dominance in win over Hawks
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 87 points on Saturday. It is the third straight game they have each scored 20 or more points. Related story:
Memphis dodges disaster with messy win over Vanderbilt
The Tigers picked up the narrow victory over the Commodores behind David Jones’ 28 points and nine rebounds.Related stories:
Buckley: Exhaustion. Ugliness. Victory. The 10-2 Tigers experienced it all.
It was not pretty, doggone it, but Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Penny Hardaway and the No. 23 Memphis Tigers escaped with a win over Vanderbilt two days before Christmas.
Nae’Qwan Tomlin ‘comfortable’ in Tigers debut
Tomlin made his Memphis debut Saturday in the Tigers’ 77-75 win over Vanderbilt. Just four minutes into the game, he caught a pass on the right wing, squared up his shoulders and drilled a 3-pointer; it was pure pandemonium at FedExForum.
Late holiday shoppers scored some gifts at the Last Minute Artist Market
The scramble to pick up last-second gifts is in a full frenzy this holiday weekend.
Chamber’s take: I-55 replacement bridge a better bet than a third one
The economic development chief of the Greater Memphis Chamber says on “Behind The Headlines” that a replacement bridge is a much faster path forward. Plus, she talks about actively courting another automaker to the region.
A new ‘JEM’ in the Edge District
The 3,400-square-foot restaurant will seat 49 people plus have patio space outside when finished.
COVID cases on the rise with holiday social season underway
The most common variant in the U.S. now is the highly contagious HV.1 strain, which accounts for about 30% of new COVID-19 cases.
Lakeland dealing with fallout of The Lake District bankruptcy
The Lake District continues to suffer financial problems, according to a report to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners.
Chris Herrington’s best films of the year
The Daily Memphian’s movie critic (if we had a movie critic) gives us his top 10 for the year as well as 15 honorable mentions and some special Jury (of One) prizes.
Herrington: Ja Morant’s instantly transformed the Grizzlies’ offense
The Grizzlies’ points per 100 possessions before Morant’s return were dead last in the NBA. In his two games back, they’re now the sixth-best offense.
Your guide to Memphis’ holiday pop-up bars
Here are a few holiday pop-up bars in the Memphis area that have decked the halls this year.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office declines records request in Gershun Freeman case
The logs were requested to verify that nine officers indicted for Freeman’s death are no longer working at the jail, also known simply as 201 Poplar.
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Bailey: The time seems right for Russell Dyer to take over Collierville Schools
After withdrawing from the Collierville superintendent race in 2019, the time seems right for Russell Dyer to run the town’s school system.
Keith Cole on the work and his legacy at Wolf River Conservancy
Keith joined Eric Barnes to talk about his work and the people like him who helped make the Wolf River Conservancy — both before he joined and after — what it is today.
Sound Bites New Year’s edition: Beale, brunch, bubbly cocktails
Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield talk toast-worthy drinks, bar favorites and New Year’s events around town.
Tigers Podcast: Big basketball wins, football recruiting, bowl talk
Greg Gaston, Tim Buckley and Parth Upadhyaya discuss the blowout win over Virginia on Tuesday night. On the football side, Frank Bonner II joins for recruiting talk on the first day of the NCAA’s December early signing period.
Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant’s historic return
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s return game against the Pelicans and what his presence means for the rest of the season.
Metro
Rhyme and reason: City of Memphis inducts inaugural poet laureate
Attendees gathered at Downtown’s Cossitt Library to honor the three finalists for the poet laureate role.
Public Safety Immigrant rights group sues Highway Patrol over traffic stops in Memphis, Nashville
State Government Tennessee prison officials won’t say if their lethal injection drugs are expired
Premium Education Lakeland School System approves 2026-27 budget
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Spotlight on a mini Memphis
Business
Novel bookstore workers approve union
Employees remain optimistic that management and investors will meet their demands for living wages and better working conditions.
Premium Business Anthropic paying $15B a year to rent Memphis data center from SpaceX
Premium Real Estate Olymbec USA adds to its Southwest Memphis holdings
Premium Real Estate ‘A great, great run:’ After more than half a century, Outdoors Inc. closing landmark East Memphis store
Premium Transportation & Logistics ‘An existential threat’: Supreme Court ruling on freight brokers could impact smaller operations
Sports
Spring Fling 2026: Saints march into Division 2-AA final
Despite playing in their first tournament game in program history, Briarcrest looks poised and polished in a victory over Knoxville Catholic.
Sports Tigers baseball outlasts late Charlotte push to advance in American tournament
Update High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Wednesday’s best; Thursday’s schedule
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Mike Miller’s 15-year dream is realized, and it’s bringing some of the NBA Draft’s top prospects to Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward named First Team All-Rookie
Food
Table Talk: Farewell barbecue week, it was nice to meat you
I polled The Daily Memphian’s staff on what our barbecue team’s name should be, if we had one. The answers were pretty incredible.
Premium North Mississippi How three brain surgeries led to a 13-year-old winning at barbecue fest
Suburbs
More than a thousand gather in Mississippi Capitol to protest redistricting
Activists, elected leaders and politicians from Mississippi and beyond gathered in the state’s capitol Wednesday to rally against redistricting efforts.
Premium Germantown After six years, a new Enjoy A|M restaurant to open
Arts & Culture
Rhyme and reason: City of Memphis inducts inaugural poet laureate
Attendees gathered at Downtown’s Cossitt Library to honor the three finalists for the poet laureate role.
Premium Visual Arts Kooky, crazy and eclectic: ‘Imagination runs wild’ at the Mary Sims exhibition
Opinion
Calkins: John Isner and Sam Querrey to play a special exhibition in Memphis
Back in 2010, John Isner and Sam Querrey met each other in a memorable ATP final at The Racquet Club. On July 25, they’ll be back in Memphis for an exhibition to help celebrate the return of professional tennis to the city.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why was there a flash mob in the Methodist hospital parking garage? Because dancing always helps.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Spotlight on a mini Memphis
At Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, fifth- and sixth-grade students get to practice #adulting.
City of Memphis The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?
Games
Sudoku: May 19
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