Herrington: For the Grizzlies, good riddance to 2023
Time only moves in one direction, and if a new year can’t exactly offer a fresh start in the standings, it can perhaps offer a new trajectory.
Grizzlies’ defense disappoints in third straight loss
The Grizzlies have allowed opponents to shoot 49% or better in each of their last three games. Related story:
This Week in Memphis: Young takes oath; one year since fatal Nichols stop
Also happening: Cleotha Abston’s attorney requests Davidson County jurors for his trial, and the Shelby County Commission holds its first committee sessions of the year.
Martin: The Tigers end droughts, and more predictions for the 2024 Memphis sports scene
The last day of the calendar year is here, which means it’s time for Martin’s annual tradition of telling you the future regarding the Memphis sports scene.
Memphis ends non-conference schedule with final wake-up call before AAC play
After back-to-back lackluster performances versus subpar opponents, the Tigers know they need to change their mentality. And quickly.
Through storms of COVID and crime, Strickland’s Memphis pushed forward
Jim Strickland’s years as mayor took Memphis into its third century of existence, through the COVID-19 pandemic and brought it face-to-face with some of the worst crimes and crime waves in its modern history.
In memoriam: Memphians and Mid-Southerners lost in 2023
In 2023, Memphis lost artists, activists, coaches, athletes, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, restaurateurs, public servants and the area’s “unofficial LGBTQ historian.” Today, we remember them once again.
The best things we ate in 2023
Here’s our list of the best dishes The Daily Memphian’s food writers and editors ate this year, listed in alphabetical order by restaurant.
Raptors’ sharp claws don’t stop volunteers from stepping in
“Eagles are very territorial,” said Debbie Crum. “... They will fight to the death until one of them is gone.” So after receiving a report of two females sparring in a North Mississippi field, the team from Magnolia Wildlife Education broke up the birds’ battle.
‘Everyday People’ showcases historic Black photos
Memphis Museum of Science and History will feature a longtime art teacher’s solo exhibition: A collection of studio and candid pictures from the 1920s through 1950s.
Doctors can help women navigate ‘change of life’
“There is life after menopause,” said Breia Loft, a certified midwife at Regional One Health who entered menopause several years ago. “I probably feel better now than I did in my mid- to late-40s. Your life is definitely not over: it’s just going to be a little bit different.”
Buckley: Penny Hardaway senses trouble. Time to cut it off at the pass.
“We can’t get over the hump to be professional enough to come out and compete,” Memphis Tigers coach says after Saturday’s win over Austin Peay.
Memphis pulls away late to pick up win over Austin Peay
Nae’Qwan Tomlin contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds to help the Tigers overcome several struggles offensively. Related story:
Tigers fall to Tulsa in AAC opener
Despite a fast start, the Tigers would not be able to match the hot shooting of the Golden Hurricane and suffered the 71-62 loss.
Paul Young projects hope at pre-inauguration parade and block party
The Saturday parade and block party on Tiger Lane is one of four events in three days that includes Paul Young taking the oath of office as mayor of Memphis Monday at the Cannon Center.
Metro
The Early Word: Memphis is left out of Guard lawsuit; PD’s office struggles
No Kings protest organizer addresses Cohen controversy, Frayser students can name their own high school and Ja Morant is back just in time.
Premium Downtown Is Earnestine & Hazel’s really haunted? That depends on who you ask, but the spooky stories are legion
Premium Elections The surge gets more politically complex
Metro Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
Business
Memphis has an affordable housing shortage, but a new program will help reduce it
How will 20 local developers work to close the gap on 30,000 affordable homes?
Premium Business No need for stage fright, this karaoke club lets you sing in private
Premium Real Estate Daily Memphian seminar to focus on developing Downtown and Midtown
Transportation & Logistics Manufacturer to close Memphis facilities, lay off 152 employees
Sports
After nearly two decades, the 2007-08 Memphis Tigers will finally get their ‘just due’
During the 2007-08 season, a handful of Tigers put “blood, sweat and tears” into their team. Seventeen years later, they’re coming back to Memphis for their flowers.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Coach Cal Countdown: The Tigers had an answer for Adam Morrison and Gonzaga. It took a village.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: Grizzlies will embark on a high-stakes season — on and off the floor
Memphis Tigers Basketball The AM/DM podcast: In our Calipari era
Food
From Broad Avenue to the national stage: Wiseacre wins gold (and silver)
Sky Dog Amber was awarded Gold in the International Amber Lager category, and Tiny Bomb picked up Silver in the German-style Pilsener category.
Suburbs
Halbert hasn’t paid rent — but the County Commission might step in
With Clerk Wanda Halbert still declining to pay Millington for use of a city building in the North Shelby County suburb, Commissioner Mick Wright is drafting legislation where the county could cover the back rent.
Arts & Culture
Historic-photo exhibit exports Memphis soul to Seoul
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Arts Council Korea are also planning a three-year partnership that would bring emerging Korean curators to the American Southeast.
Opinion
Opinion: What the federal task force proves about the council’s traffic-stop policy
“Instead of treating a horrific tragedy as an isolated incident and holding those specific officers accountable, the council put the entire MPD culture — and legitimate policing — on trial.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: In our Calipari era
Sixteen years ago, University of Memphis basketball coach John Calipari left Memphis for the University of Kentucky, leaving a lot of memories in his wake.