Celebration planned for 100-year anniversary of Tom Lee’s heroism
This coming May will mark 100 years since the 1925 river rescue, when Tom Lee saved 32 people from the Mississippi River south of Memphis after their boat capsized.
Herrington: No Grizzlies for Christmas? The NBA’s loss.
For better or worse, the NBA has positioned Christmas Day as a kind public launchpad for a season already well-in-progress. The Memphis Grizzlies, however, have the holiday off.
Attorney: Claims against Feagins are ‘weak,’ and she ‘absolutely’ wants to keep her job
“Where I come from, you call somebody a liar, you better have plenty to back that up,” said Feagins’ attorney, Memphis lawyer Alan Crone.
Tigers Basketball Insider: Will fans ‘stand up’ against Ole Miss?
After an announced crowd of 14,565 showed up to FedExForum last Saturday, Memphis is asking for more support when it closes non-conference play at home against No. 16 Ole Miss.
Grizzlies Insider: Shopping for last-minute gifts? Taylor Jenkins has one idea
Jenkins knew he would be asked about the crispy white, retro Vancouver Grizzlies jacket he was wearing before the team’s Monday night matchup.
American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
American Airlines flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued.
Table Talk: Holiday traditions, with food and family at the table
The holidays are about gathering with friends and family, with good meals as a centerpiece.
Three teens injured in South Memphis shooting
The boys were transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
‘I have to be better’: Grizzlies stars take blame for close loss
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. each felt partly responsible in a tightly contested 114-110 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers — a game that was tied twice within the final minute but slipped away. Grizzlies let one slip away in touch-and-go game against ClippersRelated content:
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.
Memphis drops out of AP Top 25 poll following loss to Mississippi State
The Tigers fall out of the Associated Press rankings after getting blown out by the Bulldogs on Saturday at home. Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s latest AP Top 25 ballotRelated content:
Read the year’s top stories from The Daily Memphian’s staff of award-winning journalists.
Four Downs with Finebaum: Tennessee’s CFP downfall, final word on Memphis’ season
ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions as Tennessee’s and Memphis’ seasons end and the College Football Playoff continues.
What Daily Memphians think*
“It is great to hear that Dr. Feagins has retained Alan Crone, a top-notch attorney and good guy. … The board members who are criticizing her need to discuss their concerns with her privately, not publicly. This grandstanding is not helping to educate children.” — Paula Casey about Attorney: Claims against Feagins are ‘weak,’ and she ‘absolutely’ wants to keep her job
“… Do you tell people with depression they don’t need antidepressants and they should just be happy? Whether you like it or not, for some people, obesity is a medical condition, not a lifestyle choice.” — Elizabeth Berry about ‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy change lives of those who struggle to lose weight
“Cincinnati has no Top 20 wins and a loss to a very average Villanova team. They are 17th? Memphis has wins against two top 20 teams and wins against two others receiving votes. Two of the three losses for Memphis are against top 20 teams … It’s hard to make sense of that …” — Timothy Little about Memphis drops out of AP Top 25 poll following loss to Mississippi State
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Word Flower: Dec. 24
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Sudoku: Dec. 24
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Metro
Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
Public Safety DA’s violent crime initiative sees 1,000+ cases this year
Spirit of Memphis Thanks to her role in ‘Mufasa,’ Pilar is a star
Premium Behind The Headlines Feagins-school board dispute may be more than two-way skirmish
Education MSCS has fewer F schools in second year of Tennessee letter grades
Business
‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy change lives of those who struggle to lose weight
Unless the government intervenes to lower the price or forces insurers to cover the drugs, they will remain out of range for many people.
Transportation & Logistics What’s on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight
Premium Health Care Memphis wrap star, former St. Jude patient meet on reality show
Premium Food News Food Files: Petra Cafe closes; Catherine & Mary’s to undergo $175K reno
Business Party City ‘winding down’ operations
Sports
AutoZone Liberty Bowl snapshot: Texas Tech vs. Arkansas
The Texas Tech Red Raiders, who won three of their last four games to end the regular season, will face an Arkansas team that is making its second Liberty Bowl appearance in three years. The Razorbacks have won three Liberty Bowls since 2010.
Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl sets its 2024 matchup
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason volleyball awards: Lewisburg standout, Northpoint coach honored
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason cross-country awards: Runners from CBHS, Collierville set the pace
High School Sports DM postseason girls soccer awards: Houston defender is this year’s best
Food
Memphis restaurant that put the soul in soul food says goodbye
“We hear a lot about restaurants closing here in Memphis, and they just leave, but this is one that we should say, ‘Thank you for all the things you have done for us. After 40 years, this family deserves all the flowers.”
Recipes Recipe Exchange: Ice Cream Brownie Sundae Pie
Suburbs
Collierville grad will be front and center in UT’s College Football Playoff
University of Tennessee drum major Christian Carroll, of Collierville, is only the third Black drum major in the school’s history.
Premium Education Bartlett schools superintendent contract extended through 2028-29
Arts & Culture
Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024
This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
Premium Music UT’s three Black drum majors all have ties to Memphis
Opinion
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.”
Podcasts
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.
Games
Jigsaw: At The Peabody, it takes a gingerbread village
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image of The Peabody Hotel’s holiday gingerbread display.