Hot ‘n’ cold: Brave souls take the polar plunge at chili cook-off

The 17th annual Chili Cook-off and 26th annual Polar Bear Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Greater Memphis saw many Memphians jump into ice-cold water in the middle of winter at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

By Patrick Lantrip February 17, 2024

High School Sports

Drake Bowers’ repeat title leads CBHS medal haul

Ten Christian Brothers wrestlers end up on the podium on the final day of competition in Nashville.

By John Varlas February 20, 2024

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What to expect in Memphis’ road game against SMU

The Tigers’ matchup against the Mustangs could be an indication of whether they’ll fight or give up on a season that’s already gone off the rails.

By Parth Upadhyaya February 18, 2024

Education

Tennessee’s reading law gets pushback again as thousands of students could repeat fourth grade

The 2021 law that vexed third-grade families last year offers fewer promotion pathways this year.

By Marta W. Aldrich February 17, 2024

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Memphis women claim win over Pirates

A win over the East Carolina University Pirates brings the University of Memphis women’s basketball team to 9-15 overall and 5-8 in American Athletic Conference play.

By The Daily Memphian Staff February 17, 2024

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Memphis’ NCAA tourney hopes fade after loss to North Texas

Any hope that remained of the Tigers returning to early-season form all but vanished Thursday night in Denton, Texas.

By Parth Upadhyaya February 17, 2024

Behind The Headlines

Mayor outlines new public safety director’s job, still backs Chief Davis

Memphis Mayor Paul Young says the city’s new public safety director is a position that will consolidate the city’s response to violent crime. Young talked about that and other crime issues on WKNO-TV’s “Behind The Headlines.”

By Bill Dries February 17, 2024

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies wing Vince Williams Jr. gets first taste of All-Star weekend

After helping the Grizzlies to a three-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks on the second half of a back-to-back Thursday night, Williams took an 11:30 p.m. flight to Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star weekend.

Herrington: GG Jackson is a developing story, and more All-Star break observations

By Frank Bonner II, Drew Hill February 16, 2024

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Prosecutors file first indictment under Violent Crime Initiative

Three alleged members of the Unknown Vice Lords/Ghost Mob gang were indicted on new charges for their suspected role in the death of an unnamed man last year.

By Aarron Fleming February 16, 2024

Public Safety

Judge: Young Dolph suspect is ‘playing fast and loose’ with bond conditions

A suspect in the killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph appeared in court Friday, Feb. 16, where a judge admonished him for failing to appear before her the day before.

Young Dolph suspect misses court hearing

By Julia Baker February 16, 2024

Business

Memphis hotel market numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels

The Memphis area had more than 12 million visitors in 2023 and booked the most hotel rooms Downtown ever.

Metro Memphis hotel industry facing local, federal challenges

By Sophia Surrett February 16, 2024

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Herrington: GG Jackson is a developing story, and more All-Star break observations

Chris Herrington provides five observations on the week as the Grizzlies head into the NBA All-Star break.

By Chris Herrington February 17, 2024

Lakeland

Lakeland approves long-delayed Equestria project

The long-discussed Equestria development in Lakeland gets a slim approval, while the suburb continues discussions with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for an office there.

By Michael Waddell February 16, 2024

Collierville

Thompson Machinery looks to relocate, expand in Collierville

The exclusive Caterpillar dealer for North Mississippi, West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee is considering a move from Whitehaven to eastern Shelby County.

By Abigail Warren February 17, 2024

Premium Sports

Tigers baseball drops season opener in extra innings

Despite jumping out to a 5-1 advantage, the Tigers fell in 13 innings to Jacksonville State, 6-5.

By The Daily Memphian Staff February 17, 2024

Honoring BHM

Memphis Tigers paying homage to their Black pioneers

“In those days they really broke barriers and went through struggles that are just different. So you appreciate what they’ve gone through and what they’ve done for all the African American student-athletes that have come in here since.”

By Frank Bonner II

Music

Valerie June appears in PSA for health care pricing transparency

“Hospitals and insurers are robbing all of us,” said Valerie June, a Memphis singer-songwriter who has firsthand experience with medical debt. “We demand actual prices.”

By Aisling Mäki February 17, 2024

Games

Sudoku: Feb. 17

Ready for a bit of a challenge? This sudoku is rated medium.

By The Daily Memphian Staff February 17, 2024

The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more

The impact of smart urban design in the Medical District

Rory Thomas, the president of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative, joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

By Eric Barnes February 14, 2024

Grizzlies Podcast

Grizzlies podcast: Does Memphis miss Dillon Brooks?

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the past and future on the wing for the Memphis Grizzlies.

By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 15, 2024

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: Party food favorites and Memphis restaurant news

Chris Herrington and Holly Whitfield react to recent Memphis food news, from a notable restaurant closing in the Edge District to some exciting soon-to-open new places in Cooper-Young and Overton Square.

By Chris Herrington February 15, 2024

Tigers Podcast

Tigers basketball podcast: With North Texas and SMU next, Memphis teeters

Have Penny Hardaway’s Tigers dug too deep of a hole to rebuild their NCAA Tournament resume, or have they turned the corner? Parth Upadhyaya, Tim Buckley and host Greg Gaston discuss.

By Tim Buckley, Parth Upadhyaya February 16, 2024

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City of Memphis

This Week in Memphis: Ja is back in court, and Chickasaw gates are back

Also happening this week: Graceland celebrates what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday.

By The Daily Memphian Staff 12 hours ago

Premium City of Memphis 2024’s crime respite follows two decades of increases

Longtime Memphis law firms start new year with merger

A Memphis law firm with expertise in estate planning and trusts will join forces with one well-versed in real estate, corporate, and labor and employment law.

By Aisling Mäki January 02, 2025