MLGW rate hike passes final hurdle at City Council
“I believe, and my team believes, this is the necessary remedy for decades of disinvestment and failed decisions under previous presidents and previous councils,” said MLGW CEO Doug McGowen.
Calkins: Worry about the Liberty Bowl? Nah. But about that new deal for the Grizzlies ...
Save your fretting for the Grizzlies. That’s where there is work to be done.
Tuohy/Oher texts and emails reveal conflict, affection
The ongoing public saga between the Tuohy family and former NFL player Michael Oher seems to have begun at least two years ago.
Witnessing a car break-in? Keep your distance
An emerging local trend is the number of people being shot while trying to interrupt or stop car thieves.
Transfer of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium delayed until Dec. 19
The council aired its concerns about what the city was receiving for transferring ownership, the future of the Southern Heritage Classic football game, how the City Council learned about the deal and more.
Richard Smith: U of M ownership key ‘condition’ of $50M gift
Richard Smith said Tuesday that the family could pull its pledged $50 million gift if the Memphis City Council doesn’t transfer ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to the University of Memphis. Council member’s push for U of M foundation board seats could stall Liberty stadium dealRelated story:
A Dunkin’, a Chipotle and another car wash approved by Bartlett MPC
The commission also passed recommendations for ordinance changes that would limit and control the locations of smoke or tobacco shops, hookah or smoker’s lounges, and discount stores around the city.
What to look for in Memphis’ road game against VCU
Wednesday’s matchup with VCU is one that’s crucial for a Tigers team whose next three games are all against teams ranked in the top 30 of KenPom (Texas A&M, Clemson and Virginia). Rick Stansbury on Memphis basketball attendance: ‘I’ve been disappointed’ Tigers Basketball Insider: Memphis’ NCAA NET rankings, what it meansRelated stories:
Irritant-in-training: Vince Williams Jr. compares own game to Patrick Beverley
When on the floor, Vince Williams Jr. simply does stuff. As simplistic and vague as that description sounds, it’s true.
AutoZone reports first-quarter sales growth
The Memphis-based automotive parts retailer reported a better-than-expected increase in net income for the quarter.
Trial date set for second man accused in Phil Trenary case
Quandarius Richardson is scheduled to go to trial next year, and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office indicated Tuesday that his former co-defendant’s deal could have been a precursor to a tougher prosecution push for Richardson.
Collierville narrows school superintendent search to three finalists
Russell Dyer, Jeff Jones and Jerry “Brett” Lemley are vying to be the next leader of the suburb’s district.
CBU expected to notify faculty of deep cuts this week
Roughly 30 faculty positions are expected to be cut. The largest number are likely in the Rosa Deal School of Arts.
Previously unnamed MPD officer fired for actions night of Tyre Nichols’ traffic stop
An additional police officer, previously unidentified, was fired for his part in a traffic stop that occurred Jan. 7, the same night Tyre Nichols was stopped by MPD.
Transfer hearing ‘on hold’ for teen accused in death of local watermelon vendor
Prosecutors with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said during a hearing Monday, Dec. 4, that law enforcement is still looking for the person who killed John Materna.
Bail revoked for FedExForum shooting suspect
Tuesday’s hearing also revealed there may have been a second gun inside the venue.
Edge Alley closing after nearly seven years
Customers who want to go to Edge Alley just one more time only have a few days to do so.
Sheffield’s Jackson and Southwind’s Perkins named Mr. Football
Sheffield High’s Radarious Jackson and Southwind High’s Kelvin Perkins are named Mr. Football winners.
NFL Week 13: Notable performances from former Tigers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker JJ Russell had a career day in his first NFL start against the Carolina Panthers.
Herrington: Grizzlies’ roster churn has unlikely answers. The challenge is keeping them.
What do the Grizzlies do with their roster regarding Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.? Grizzlies Insider: Memphis has roster moves ahead, some more challenging than othersRelated story:
DeAngelo Williams first Tiger player voted into College Football Hall of Fame
The Tigers’ all-time leading rusher will officially be inducted on Dec. 5 during the Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas.Related story:
U of M gets Shelby County disaster recovery contract
The U of M’s Center for Disaster Recovery and Resiliency will be tasked with securing funding for infrastructure improvements to help the area better weather future disasters.
Hundreds of tourism professionals land in Memphis
“Some of these folks are here for the very first time, so it’s an opportunity for us to really showcase what Memphis has to offer our international visitors,” said Kevin Kane, president of Memphis Tourism.
All-Region 8-5A football team announced
Standouts from Brighton, Central, Kingsbury, Munford, Overton and Southwind recognized by the league’s coaches.Related Story:
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis roster shuffle incoming
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the futures of Grizzlies players Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Nowell and Vince Williams Jr.
City Council puts mayoral runoff referendum on August 2024 ballot
The final approval of the August 2024 referendum for city voters came Tuesday, Dec. 5, in a chaotic roll call. The council has another ballot question on the way to allow it to set its own pay.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
Ready for today’s sudokus?