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.
Southwind football standout wins statewide honor
Southwind High’s record-setting senior quarterback is the only player in Shelby-Metro history to win the Mr. Football award in two different classifications.
Hardaway provides status updates for Julius Thedford, Curtis Givens III and Hasan Abdul Hakim
The Memphis Tigers coach only spoke with certainty regarding the status of Abdul Hakim during an appearance on AM 560’s “Sports 56 Mornings with Greg & Eli.”
‘Double down on Memphis’: Mayor Young highlights investment in the city
Real estate experts discussed local market growth and trends at The Daily Memphian’s Commercial Real Estate: Review and Forecast Seminar.
‘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.
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Ella McCay,’ ‘The Shining’ on IMAX
IMAX screenings include a holiday film, a horror film, a holiday horror film and a Rolling Stones concert film.
Buckley: Aaron Bradshaw got the message. Now Penny Hardaway’s Tigers hope he continues to get it.
Bradshaw was benched against New Orleans, then starred against Baylor. With Louisville next, how will he follow up?
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.
Collierville principal ‘still over the moon’ after state recognition
While it’s the second time for the Collierville school system to take the Principal of the Year honor, it’s the first time a Tennessee school district has had both principal and teacher of the year at the same time.
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.
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.
Memphis seniors get $3M in federal funding for home repair
Housing and Urban Development grants could reach an estimated 100 to 120 senior citizen homeowners.
Daily Jigsaw: In loving memory
Today’s photo is of the marquee at Stax honoring the late Steve Cropper and was taken by Adrian Sainz.
Sudoku: Dec. 9
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
What Daily Memphians think*
“Yum! Thanks for sharing! 🎄” — Kathy Torode about Season’s eatings: Recipes for the holidays
“You study a foreign language so you can have a well-rounded education and better understand the world.” — Beau Peyton about New rule could cut world language requirements in half for Tennessee high schoolers
“Mind-boggling ignorance.” — Valencia Burt about Cooper-Sutton’s rant on the fire union and what’s behind it
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Daily WordRow: Dec. 9
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
No charges against Sawyer in courthouse dispute, DA’s office says
A review cleared Sawyer. Meanwhile, seven Shelby County Commission candidates named their priorities if elected at a Tennessee Women’s Political Caucus forum.
Metro
Before Task Force, there was Operation Viper — and nearly 500 arrests
This spring, FBI Director Kash Patel singled out Memphis’ violent crime rate during an interview with Fox News. When his comments were publicized, law enforcement was underway on what would become Operation Viper.
Premium Metro ‘Goofiest, happiest dog in the world’ has spent nearly 1,500 days in a shelter
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
Behind The Headlines ‘I don’t think I have seen a mug shot that is not Latino or African American,’ county mayor says about Task Force arrests
Business
New Collierville office park is made to order for businesses who want to design their own space
Civic Center Office Park is being built at Market Boulevard and Civic Center Drive next to Home Depot.
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: How did the St. Jude marathon grow from a small race to a mighty behemoth?
Premium Spirit of Memphis St. Jude patients ‘fly’ to North Pole
Spirit of Memphis Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but ‘everyone knows’ young patients are the truly brave ones
Premium Real Estate Ashlar Hall’s restoration was ‘anything but simple’
Sports
Southern Miss assistant coaches follow Charles Huff to Memphis
New Memphis coach Charles Huff is bringing some members of the Southern Miss staff with him.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Is Charles Huff a wow hire at Memphis? He sure has a wow resume.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies flex bench strength to knock off Trail Blazers
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers headed to Gasparilla Bowl
Premium Memphis Tigers Football How quickly can new Tigers coach put his recruiting skills to work?
Food
Bartlett now jittery with many new coffee shops
An abundance of coffee shops have opened in Bartlett in the past year, making for a competitive market for those seeking a piping hot brew.
Premium Dining Guides What to Order: Crispy rice-French toast at Maeve’s Tavern a standout brunch dish
Suburbs
Lakeland board considers rezoning land along US 70
Lakeland Board of Commissioners look at controlling commercial and industrial development along the U.S 70 corridor, with an eye toward preserving the character of the area.
Premium Suburbs Bailey: Suburban eateries and our concentration on covering those matters
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: An Orange Mound metal marker
The Orange Mound neighborhood marker is located at corner of Park Avenue and Airways Boulevard.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more Former TV journalist revealing deeper truths
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
Former TV journalist revealing deeper truths
Lauren Ready joined Eric Barnes on this episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about her first book.