Houston company plans to turn two blocks of Downtown into a tech hub
Legacy Power Capital’s proposed project includes a 125,000-square-foot innovation center, 200,000 square feet of retail space, an 800-room hotel and 700 apartments.
Charles Huff looks to ‘close the gap’ as Memphis football coach
“That’s the mission, to close the gap. We’ve been good. We’ve won a lot of games. It’s time to win a championship,” Memphis’ new football coach said.
Julius Thedford, Mason Matthews lead Tigers event for local families in need
The towering Tigers, along with Memphis women’s basketball players Daejah Richmond and Brooklyn Alexander, and Tigers women’s coach Alex Simmons, helped five families spend gift cards of $1,000 each.
Memphis in May names honored country for 2026
The Greater Memphis Chamber and Memphis in May announced the honored country for next year to more than a thousand people at the Chamber’s annual Chairman’s Luncheon.
Sheriff’s Office responds to inmates’ depictions of jail life
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a recent Daily Memphian article detailing stories of recent inmates at local jails.
CBU exits probation after two years, school announces
The decision ends a two-year period in which the Midtown university cut numerous faculty positions and programs and more than $4 million in expenses.
Lakeland approves new plan for The Lake District after years of setbacks
Lakeland leaders say the plan will allow the property to become the urban village that was originally envisioned.
Kamala Harris to speak at Orpheum Jan. 15
The former vice president will discuss her book “107 Days.”
Grizzlies Mailbag: A full-strength rotation, a coaching-change look-back and more
Grizzlies Mailbag Part 2 of the first quarter of the season is a little more random than last week’s Part 1.
Top GOP lawmaker wants to drop income, enrollment caps in Tennessee’s early voucher program
House Speaker Cameron Sexton has already said he wants to at least double the capacity of the Education Freedom Scholarships program, which launched this year with 20,000 seats.
No charges against Sawyer in courthouse dispute, DA’s office says
Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies and General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer clashed over whether her private security guard could carry a gun inside the D’Army Bailey courthouse.
‘Welcome home’ to Cxffeeblack’s new, larger location
With a new roaster that will triple its capacity, the Cxffeeblack team is preparing for a wholesale expansion into Memphis grocery stores, new cafe partners across the city and a future described as “uncontained.”
Inked: Facials are getting ‘uncomplicated’ in Memphis
A St. Louis-based facial spa leased a space on Sanderlin Avenue. Also, a senior center is opening in Hickory Hill.
MSCS downsizes as suburb wants to grow. One school is in the middle.
Families at Lucy Elementary have known a change was coming. But MSCS officials recently proposed giving the school to Millington this summer, a year early.
Covering ‘Sweet Caroline’ in Crosstown
As part of the release of Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue,” local musicians Bryan Hartley and Tm. Prudhomme won the chance to record a Neil Diamond cover.
‘Grow, gain and gather:’ Raleigh Springs Civic Center farmers market breaks ground
The five-year-old development on the site of the city’s second shopping mall will likely be completed in 4-6 months.
Grizzlies 25: Tyus Jones was a needed old soul on a brash, young team
Ja Morant was instantly the engine of the Grizzlies, and Tyus Jones was something more than just his caddy. Only 23 years old when he signed with the team, Jones was already a four-year vet and a noted “old soul.”
Sudoku: Dec. 10
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
What Daily Memphians think*
“Kelvin Perkins is the real deal. What an accomplishment to win player of the year twice.” — Kenny Myers about Southwind football standout wins statewide honor
“We need more local ‘BIGS’ to come in and lead as catalysts to the Downtown market.” — Mike Todd about ‘Double down on Memphis’: Mayor Young highlights investment in the city
“I think it is kinda cool that Woodstock, which at some point was K-8, will return to being a K-8 school.” — Amy Harrison about MSCS downsizes as suburb wants to grow. One school is in the middle.
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily Jigsaw: St. Jude Heroes
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the runners at the 24th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon and was taken by Wes Hale.
Daily WordRow: Dec. 10
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Table Talk: Comfort foods and holiday traditions
Certain dishes mark the season, and many of our holidays would feel incomplete without them.
Metro
New rule could cut world language requirements in half for Tennessee high schoolers
There are only six states that require a foreign language to graduate, and Tennessee is one of them.
Premium Public Safety Recent inmates describe ‘inhumane’ crowding, filth, physical abuse at 201 Poplar, Jail East
Premium City of Memphis Cooper-Sutton’s rant on the fire union and what’s behind it
Collierville Collierville principal ‘still over the moon’ after state recognition
City of Memphis Memphis seniors get $3M in federal funding for home repair
Business
Ashlar Hall’s restoration was ‘anything but simple’
The 129-year-old building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, is owned by Juan Montoya, who bought it in 2016 for $59,000, according to deed records.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: How did the St. Jude marathon grow from a small race to a mighty behemoth?
Spirit of Memphis Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but ‘everyone knows’ young patients are the truly brave ones
Premium Spirit of Memphis St. Jude patients ‘fly’ to North Pole
Sports
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Arlington, Booker T. Washington, Briarcrest, Houston and Southwind up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 2
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis officially announces Charles Huff as football coach
Memphis Tigers Football Southern Miss assistant coaches follow Charles Huff to Memphis
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies flex bench strength to knock off Trail Blazers
Food
Season’s eatings: Recipes for the holidays
Mix things up this season with our holiday menu of goat cheese dip, a signature dish from The Lobbyist, festive Christmas cocktails and more.
Food Hearts, tulips and swans: Local baristas throwdown a latte
Suburbs
Germantown waits to change debt limit
City leaders have discussed the debt limit several times lately as Germantown Municipal School District seeks to make Houston — the only high school in the municipal district — comparable to other suburban districts’ high schools.
Premium Real Estate New Collierville office park is made to order for businesses who want to design their own space
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Where is the Memphis music? New newsletter points the way.
“On any given weekend, you’re going to have 30 to 50, 60 shows going on,” said Chris Duncan, who’s been curating a list of local weekend concerts since 2023.
Visual Arts Photo Gallery: An Orange Mound metal marker
Opinion
Calkins: Is Charles Huff a wow hire at Memphis? He sure has a wow resume.
“There’s no way to know if Charles Huff will win championships at Memphis. But the guy has every possible credential you could want.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: At U of M, Huff is in
Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola talks to University of Memphis football reporter Frank Bonner about where the program is now, how important the new coach is for the university and what to know as the Tigers go into the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa.