Grizzlies comeback falls short against Raptors
The Grizzlies cut the Toronto lead to four in the fourth quarter, but the late push came up short. Ja Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticismRelated stories:
Retired Tennessee Supreme Court Justice to mediate Freeman civil suit
The first woman to lead the state’s highest court will oversee negotiations between lawyers for Nicole Freeman and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr., Chief Jailer Kirk Fields and Shelby County government.
U of M women rally, but fall short at UAB
Memphis women’s basketball team uses a strong fourth quarter to catch UAB, but the Blazers pulled away in final minute to drop the Tigers to 0-2 in league play.
Cleotha Abston trial will have local jury
Shelby County Criminal Court Division 7 Judge Lee Coffee made the decision during a motion hearing Wednesday, Jan. 3, after Abston’s attorney filed a change-of-venue motion, specifically requesting a jury from Davidson County.
New coffee shop built on holy grounds
When the Schweighofer family moved from Manhattan to Memphis, they struggled to find a coffee shop open on Sundays.
Southaven working on nuisance property database
The project follows years of discussions between citizens and city officials on how to address the problem of rising nuisance properties, often associated with rental properties.
Table Talk: Chukis Tacos opens with some of the best chips in town
Unusual at Memphis-area Mexican restaurants, the chips and salsa are to order rather than appearing at the table gratis. But they’re worth it, and the basic salsa can be supplemented at a self-serve salsa bar with a dozen varieties.
Whitehaven’s IMC Supply sold to Tacoma firm
Based in Tacoma, Washington, Stellar Industrial Supply distributes more than 90,000 maintenance, repair and operation products and tools from more than 1,500 brands for metalworking, safety, marine supply and other industries.
Crashes, transmission issue culprit for Christmas power outages
The holiday’s most extensive outage was caused when part of a high-voltage transmission tower broke, triggering a safety response.
Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic on Grizzlies stop: ‘I love the city of Memphis’
Darko Rajakovic said his stop in Memphis was instrumental in preparing him for his first NBA head coaching job with the Raptors. Darko’s back: Grizzlies players, coaches praise former assistantRelated story:
What to look for in Memphis’ AAC-opener against Tulsa
The Tigers open an AAC schedule full of pitfalls with a road matchup against Tulsa on Thursday.
Memphis linebackers coach Jordon Hankins promoted to defensive coordinator
Jordon Hankins was the defensive coordinator in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl as the Tigers’ defense held Iowa State to zero rushing yards in a 36-26 win. Tigers Football Insider: Will Memphis be favorite to win the AAC next season?Related story:
One of last two surviving 1968 sanitation workers dies
In an NPR interview in 2018, Elmore Nickelberry said, “I knew I wasn’t no garbage man. I just worked in garbage.”
Architect Tony Bologna left mark across Downtown, Harbor Town
He came to Memphis in 1964 without a job but four interviews with architectural firms. Each offered him a job.
Bartlett approves industrial land annexation and rezoning
The Bartlett planning commission endorsed annexation of three parcels off Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential industrial development for BlueOval City suppliers.
Southaven police chief to retire
Macon Moore was chosen to lead Southaven’s police department in 2019 following a national search.
Leston Paul returning to 901 FC, looking toward future career
The veteran midfielder will begin transition into coaching during the next two seasons.
Memphis hits nearly 400 homicides in 2023
Memphis ended the year 2023 with 397 homicides, breaking the city’s previous homicide record by more than 50 additional killings.
Inked: Lipscomb & Pitts Building sold and Bartlett gets a Kukuruku Chicken
The Lipscomb & Pitts Building sold, Kukuruku Chicken is coming to the Bartlett Town Center and warehouse distribution company Foxridge is expanding.
Herrington: ‘Ja vs. Wemby’ delivered, and turned FedExForum into a playground.
Two rare talents, and two of the league’s most compelling young stars, met on the floor of FedExForum Tuesday night.
Suburban incumbents already weighing 2024 election moves
This year promises to be a big election year not only on the national level, but also in the northeastern suburbs of Shelby County.
Word Search: Transition of power
Today’s word search was inspired by the ceremony and the transition from the Jim Strickland administration to the Paul Young administration.
Sudoku: Jan. 3
Today’s sudoku is rated medium, so it might be a little bit of a challenge but not one you can’t solve.
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
Memphis Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward named First Team All-Rookie
Cedric Coward is the seventh different Memphis player to earn All-Rookie honors over the past seven seasons.
Sports Tigers baseball outlasts late Charlotte push to advance in American tournament
High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Wednesday’s best; Thursday’s schedule
High School Sports Spring Fling 2026: Saints march into Division 2-AA final
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
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.
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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