Former MSCS chief Marie Feagins opens bid for Shelby County mayor
Feagins kicked off her bid in the May 5 Democratic mayoral primary before a group of 100 people on Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Southwind.Related content:
Jackson, defense bring Grizzlies unlikely win at Minnesota
The Grizzlies reached to the bottom of the depth chart, with two-way players Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Jahmai Mashack rounding out the rotation. And then they went out and scratched out a win. Everybody gets a bucket in Grizzlies comeback win against MinnesotaRelated content:
Everybody gets a bucket in Grizzlies comeback win against Minnesota
Down 76-67 midway through the third quarter, six Grizzlies scored in a 14-2 run.
Box score: Grizzlies 116, Timberwolves 110
Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.
Memphis’ upset bid comes up short in overtime loss to No. 13 Vanderbilt
The Commodores outscored the Tigers 15-8 in the five-minute overtime period.Related content:
Box score: Vanderbilt 77, Memphis 70 (OT)
Box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Vanderbilt Commodores at FedExForum on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.
Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Ethan Edwards has been trying for more than a year to fully open The Station, which is only selling non-alcoholic products now.
Feagins brings in new attorney in fight over MSCS ouster
Discovery has stalled in former Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ Superintendent Marie Feagins’ lawsuit over her ouster, which began one year ago. A judge expects the case to pick back up in the new year as Feagins’ new attorney gets up to speed.
‘Too close to home’: Memphis rabbi turns grief into light after Bondi Beach shooting
In the wake of a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Australia’s Bondi Beach, the Memphis chapter of Chabad Lubavitch held a similar celebration — and people felt compelled to be there.
Table Talk: Team Car Cafe may be closing but it’s going out with a bang
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
The former Club 616 and adjacent space is on its way to becoming something new.
Charles Huff has a 5-year, $10 million deal as Memphis football coach
Huff, who replaced former coach Ryan Silverfield, will earn $1.8 million in his first year.
Downtown mid-century high-rise bought for more than $3M
The development team is exploring opportunities for the 70-year-old building.
City Council shifts Leftwich funds to Audubon Golf Clubhouse, Jesse Turner Park renovation
Bellevue Tennis Center would also get renovation funds.
Memphis Theological Seminary could close in 2026
The Board of Trustees recommends that Memphis Theological Seminary shut its doors in 2026.
CBU announces another 16 positions cut
Days after being taken off probation by its accrediting body, CBU eliminates another 16 faculty positions
Daily Memphian postseason volleyball awards: Briarcrest’s O’Connor leads the way
Arlington’s Kenzie Cooley is the top coach after guiding her team to a historic state-tournament appearance.
Judge tosses theft case against two former charter school directors
The move closes a six-year chapter that started with a state investigation into the school’s finances.
Grizzlies 25: Brandon Clarke is perhaps the team’s all-time top ‘sixth man’
If you can’t be the man, it’s good to complement the man. Brandon Clarke’s has meshed well with the top players of his Grizzlies era.
Memphis City Council passes firefighter pay raise
Before the vote on Tuesday, multiple council members raised the city’s fiscal condition.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Legalize it in Shelby County only and the money can be used to pay for a new jail.” — Kevin Combs about Tennessee Democratic leader urges cannabis reform following Trump executive order
“Let’s just stop the bowl games if the top level players don’t play. ...” — Timothy Little about NC State Wolfpack chews up Tigers at Gasparilla Bowl
“Dug, we love your heart and try and are behind you. Cheers to you!” — Klo Spelshouse about Buckley: Dug McDaniel seems to care. But do all the rest of the Tigers?
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
MSCS board sues Election Commission over shortened terms
“This case presents a stark example of legislative punishment masquerading as election reform,” attorneys wrote in the lawsuit filed in Shelby County Chancery Court on Monday, Dec. 15.
Coming in hot: Collierville opens new fire station
Collierville opened its sixth fire station Tuesday. The station is the biggest in the suburb and features the county’s first Safe Haven Baby Box.
Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Can an African elephant make the correct call on a contest between Bearcats and Midshipmen?
Sudoku: Dec. 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Daily Jigsaw: A latte showdown
Today’s photo is from the latte art competition held at City & State on Broad Avenue and was taken by Greg Campbell.
Daily WordRow: Dec. 17
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
Memphis paid $2.2M for Liberty Park consultants — and it’s still an empty lot
The city needs sales-tax growth at Liberty Park to pay bonds at the Memphis Sports and Events Center. To generate that tax growth, it needs hotel and apartments to become something more than hypothetical.
Premium Metro Ask the Memphian: How did an Australian prime minister lose his pants in Memphis?
Shelby County County Commission keeps tabs as Halbert cooperates with county auditors
Shelby County County’s top public defender retiring
City of Memphis Memphis crime drops again, hitting lowest level in at least three years
Business
Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
The Tennessee Truck Plant could produce other vehicles in the future, but for now, it will be the auto giant’s “Built Ford Tough” models.
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
Premium Real Estate Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
Business Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
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Sports
Martin: Memphis got crushed at Louisville. What’s next for the program?
While it’s probably unwise to base anything off one particular game, the magnitude of the loss to Louisville should cause any Memphis fan to wonder what should be taken from it.
Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 3
Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 3
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: With Zach Edey on the shelf, the Grizzlies focus shifts to ‘Ja & Jaren’ again
Food
Evelyn & Olive owner opening new Jamaican restaurant
When Evelyn & Olive closed in 2023, after more than a decade in operation, many assumed the hiatus would be brief. Even the owner.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Suburbs
Collierville gathers feedback, gets to work on 25-year plan
“This is not what I want,” Mayor Maureen Fraser said. “This is not what the Board of Mayor and Aldermen wants. This is what you, the community, wants.”
Premium Collierville Upgrades to Collierville’s backup dispatch center will have huge impact — but not on the budget
Opinion
Calkins: Crosstown CEO Todd Richardson was dying — until Adrian Garcia showed up.
Todd Richardson, the CEO of Crosstown, was about to die from a heart attack in his apartment. But Adrian Garcia — the head of maintenance at the building — showed up to save the day.
From the CEO Opinion The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
Arts & Culture
Champagne dreams: Where to party on New Year’s Eve
Say goodbye to 2025 with a midnight toast, and then set some healthy resolutions and eat some lucky black-eyed pea soup.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What will Collierville look like in 2050?
It’s the last full, holiday-free week of the year and time to get business done.