Thunder thump Grizzlies as injury report grows
The Grizzlies were thumped by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night raising concerns about a growing injury report.
Herrington: What the Grizzlies’ trade offer to Brooklyn says about this season
The Grizzlies made a reasonable offer, and were right to do so. It was also reasonable to not offer more.
Box Score: Thunder 130, Grizzlies 106
NBA box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
This Week in Memphis: New Year’s Day breakfast, Tigers’ AAC play begins
We’ve got also your guide to New Year’s Eve events and some inspiration for your 2025 resolutions.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and included multiple trips to Memphis as part of his decades-long involvement with Habitat for Humanity.
Penny Hardaway’s ‘no-nonsense’ mindset before Ole Miss game pays off
Coach Penny Hardaway’s tough attitude pushed the Tigers to respond with intensity in their Saturday afternoon rout of No. 16 Ole Miss at FedExForum.
These MPD officers say nontraditional backgrounds are a plus
Research shows that diversity in policing can help establish community trust. In this story, three MPD officers talk about how their backgrounds have helped their law enforcement careers.
The Daily Memphian staff dish about their favorite Memphis meals in 2024
The Daily Memphian staffers share 12 Memphis menu items they couldn’t get out of their heads this year.
Barnes: Looking back at six years of The Daily Memphian
“It is Memphians who have made possible the success of one of the largest online local-news sites in the country, one supported primarily by subscriptions and sponsorships.”Related content:
‘What is Memphis?’ The winning answer for this local ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant
It might be the clue every “Jeopardy!” contestant dreams of, one that’s tailored to that person and arrives at the perfect time. That’s what happened to Laura Faddah, a Germantown resident who appeared on the show.
Taxes, guns, cops and schools: The top City Council votes of 2024
Here’s a review of some of the major decisions the Memphis City Council made in 2024, including tax hikes, gun referendums and more.
Traveling shower shows up for Memphis homeless community
Nonprofit ShowerUp will help give “a little boost” to those who need it at the Hospitality Hub.
Echols: The power of a dog’s love
“For those who love dogs, children or miracles, this story won’t seem far-fetched at all. As a matter of fact, it may strike some as downright splendid.”
Movers & Shakers
Evans Petree PC, Memphis Medical District Collaborative announce promotions and additions.
Record-breaking downpour results in area flooding
The Memphis Police Department said it received “hundreds of calls” about flooding, while the Tennessee Highway Patrol shut down Interstate 55 at West McLemore for a time.
Crossword: New Year’s Eve
Ring in the new year with a crossword puzzle packed with hints linked to Memphis-area festivities to welcome 2025.
Sudoku: Dec. 29
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
Metro
When Bishop Williamson saw a need, he rolled up his sleeves
Prominent in the CME denomination on the national scene, as well as serving as bishop for Arkansas and Tennessee, Bishop Henry Williamson died on Christmas Day after a short illness. He was 76.
Premium Public Safety An inside look at MPD’s Operation Code Zero
Spirit of Memphis Karat Place celebrates 25 years of helping women
Education MSCS board chair says issues with Feagins can’t be overcome
Premium Behind The Headlines State senator has sights set on DA
Business
Memphis entrepreneur builds national wellness empire
Memphis entrepreneur Sam Nelson, 41, owns a company that supplies the staff for corporate wellness programs in all 50 U.S. states.
Business Decades after it disappeared, wild rice is blooming again on the Upper Mississippi
Premium Education New U of M institute knows the importance of flower power
Premium Real Estate Inked: National Plaza building, Downtown gas station find new life
Education CBU making progress, but still on probation
Sports
Calkins: Memphis smashes Ole Miss to wind up 2024. (And 2025 could be fun.)
After the Memphis Tigers smashed Ole Miss Saturday, Penny Hardaway called this the “most satisfying” nonconference season of his coaching career. Who are we to disagree?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Moussa Cisse and the Tigers were called soft. How dare you?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis blows out No. 16 Ole Miss to finish nonconference play with a flourish
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers say Dante Harris raises ‘chance to do something special’ in March
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies update status of Marcus Smart, Santi Aldama
Food
Food Files: Petals of a Peony and RockHouse Live opening drive-thrus
Petals of a Peony and RockHouse Live will both introduce drive-thru concepts and Wing House will soon open in the former Nothing Bundt Cakes in East Memphis.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Holiday traditions, with food and family at the table
Suburbs
Bartlett schools superintendent contract extended through 2028-29
David Stephens’ contract was extended recently, continuing his service at Bartlett City Schools for four more years. Stephens is the district’s only superintendent since its inception in 2014.
Premium Elections DeSoto officials say NAACP can’t sue circuit clerk
Arts & Culture
The To-Do List: Things to do on New Year’s Eve
This week, go into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci and ring in 2025 with parties all over the city.
Chris Herrington Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024
Opinion
Memphians supporting — and saving — local journalism
“It’s a remarkable commentary on our community that virtually all that revenue has come from Memphians, all whom have risen to the occasion of saving and supporting local journalism.”
Podcasts
Tips for picking and serving sparkling wine as we uncork a new year
Wine expert Tiffany Werne explains the differences in sparkling wines and how to serve this bubbly libation on New Year’s Eve.
Neighborhoods
Woman charged in Graceland auction fraud case appears in federal court
The criminal case against the woman accused of trying to sell Graceland in a fraudulent auction could end in April.