Last week, the Memphis Grizzlies organization — the players, members of the front office, the entertainment team, the mascot — traveled to Europe. So did The Daily Memphian. 

In 1933, just as Franklin D. Roosevelt was about to assume the presidency for the first time, the U.S. economy was in shambles. That set off a chain of events that led to one of the world’s most valuable coins being hunted in Memphis. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the team’s trip overseas and the trade conversation around Ja Morant. 

In today’s episode, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips take a stroll down Carrefour’s memory lane.

The Second Line is moving, Swamp Bar is growing, Restaurant Iris is hosting special lunches and Kelly English is the podcast guest for the first two episodes of Sound Bites in 2026. 

Phyllis Aluko said there’s been a shift in people’s attitudes toward crime, punishment and due process, but public defenders play a key role in upholding constitutional standards. 

January hits hard this weekend, but there’s still stuff to do, especially if you’re ready to be put to work. 

Having a new baby orangutan at the Memphis Zoo is good news for the species, the world and the city — and it’s unbelievably adorable. 

Artist Brantley Ellzey joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about work, his life and his Crosstown Arts exhibit, titled “Reflection + Ritual + Refuge.”

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington sort through the reasons Memphis may be interested in trading Ja Morant and the upcoming week of international games. 

Today, we talk about the amount of power xAI is using, as well as what they are using it for, and how it fits into the national conversation. 

The 114th Tennessee General Assembly convenes in Nashville today with an aggressive, but perhaps quick, agenda. 

It’s a big week in politics and governance. 

State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and County Commission Chair Shante Avant discussed the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration role on “Behind The Headlines” as well as legislation that would allow a state takeover of Memphis schools.

January is traditionally one of the slowest times of the year when it comes to social events. But it’s not the case this weekend.

Jee Vahn Knight discusses Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time, the next phases of expansion and how their business model works, on this week’s Sidebar.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ win over the Spurs and discuss the latest Memphis injuries.

In 2025, Memphis’ number of murders declined more than 25% since the year before. 

Recently, The Daily Memphian obtained daily Task Force reports between October and early December, giving us more insight into the operations than ever before. 

The greater chestnut weevil hadn’t been definitively seen since the 1990s. Many assumed it was extinct. But not two scientists at the University of Memphis. 

On Behind The Headlines, reporters discuss top local stories of 2025, including the link between the Memphis-Shelby County Schools ouster of Marie Feagins, and the arrival of the National Guard.

Interested in a plant-based lifestyle? Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips has thoughts and tips. 

During the AM/DM AMA, we talk about media bias, xAI and what might happen with The Station. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s return, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s positive trajectory and the options on the table for the Grizzlies this trade deadline.