State challenges National Guard ruling
The state argues that a judge was wrong when she ruled that Gov. Bill Lee sent the Tennessee National Guard to Memphis illegally.
Memphis library workers might need to reapply for jobs
The move from being appointed to becoming civil servants would change library employees’ status.
Trial begins for Memphis doctor charged with health care fraud
Kumar is charged with dozens of medical-related crimes and then billing Medicare and Medicaid to get reimbursed.
The next coach at Memphis? We have thoughts.
Is Ed Scott about to make the most important hire of the Memphis athletic program? And who should he pick? Ryan Silverfield posts goodbye message to Memphis Is Memphis football the best non-power conference job on the market?Related content:
Hattie B’s restaurant chain hopes to add location in Germantown
Hattie B’s is looking to open its second Memphis-area location in Germantown near two of Shelby County’s busiest thoroughfares.
What to watch when Memphis plays New Orleans
The Tigers face New Orleans on Wednesday at FedExForum before playing three consecutive games against teams currently ranked in the top 25 of KenPom.
Five Tigers earn first team all-conference honors
The Memphis Tigers had five players earn first-team All-American Conference honors, which the league announced Tuesday.
The need-to-know for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon comes with road closures, new parking measures and safety plans that will impact more than 25 neighborhoods Downtown.
New Frayser high school means families may get assigned to different schools
The changes could be an example of what’s to come for other families as Memphis-Shelby County Schools makes plans to close, consolidate, repurpose and build new campuses.
City, Police Association edge toward resolution over second lieutenant position
The two sides have fought in court since early 2024.
Mulroy honors victims, condemns gun violence at ‘Season of Remembrance’ event
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office honored 178 victims of violence Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at the 15th annual “Season of Remembrance” event.
Judge expresses ‘real doubts’ in approving murder sentence
Patric Ferguson was sentenced in the January 2021 death of Robert Howard, whom he killed while on duty.
For DeSoto County students, getting a head start in college begins at The W
High school students can get a taste of higher education, expand their horizons and maybe shave off a semester of their college career with help from the Mississippi University for Women.
Sleigh what?! Holiday parades, lights, concerts, markets and more
Resist the pull of Netflix Christmas rom-coms on the couch, and go do some seasonal holiday activities. Here’s your guide.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, CBHS, City University and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4.
What Daily Memphians think*
“Gus’s > Hattie B’s.” — Ben Hollaway about Hattie B’s restaurant chain hopes to add location in Germantown
“my head hurts” — Jay Adkins about The next coach at Memphis? We have thoughts.
“Cold blooded. Capital punishment would have been appropriate. At the very least consecutive sentences.” — William Wilcox about Judge expresses ‘real doubts’ in approving murder sentence
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Sudoku: Dec. 2
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Daily WordRow: Dec. 2
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Daily Jigsaw: Goodbye Coach
Today’s photo is of Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield taken by Mike Stewart.
Metro
Trump rallies Tennessee GOP by speakerphone on eve of US House special election
“The whole world is watching Tennessee right now, and they’re watching your district,” the president said.
Shelby County Mulroy honors victims, condemns gun violence at ‘Season of Remembrance’ event
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City of Memphis Firefighter raises and a library charter change on city council agenda
Business
New chairman of Greater Memphis Chamber board is ready to ‘be a connector’
“There’s so much positive news out there, and I’m blessed to be able to see it firsthand and be actually involved in it,” said the new chairman, who plans to help make Downtown a thriving area for residents — and visitors.
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Sports
Update: Potential Memphis football head coach candidates
Here’s a list of possibilities for the Memphis Tigers’ next head football coach. Will Stein took the Kentucky job, but we’ve added a few more names to our list.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football Calkins: Silverfield is off to Arkansas. Memphians can’t believe their good luck.
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Food
‘Quiet turnaround’ underway for Belly Acres
Belly Acres has suffered through some tough times recently, but a new trio has taken over the operations to resurrect the restaurant, starting in Southaven’s Silo Square.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Feast & Graze’s hot honey goat dip
Suburbs
A Collierville farm supply store is changing owners but keeping its roots
After more than four decades, John Adams is passing his beloved garden center to new owners, who are longtime customers.
Premium North Mississippi Bailey: A strong-willed Henley seems determined to ignore calls for her resignation
Arts & Culture
December exhibitions showcase Memphis via photography, painting
Also, three exhibitions are on view at Sheet Cake Gallery, while Tops Gallery has exhibitions on view at both locations.
Performing Arts BET+ sets Christmas rom-com in Memphis
Opinion
Echols: ‘Discovering what we are called to be’
“How can I do this life well? What is it that you can pass on to me so that I will not have to relearn the same lessons at the expense of my own heart, mind, body and relationships?”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Behind the scenes with The Daily Memphian’s food writer
Ellen Chamberlain and Holly Whitfield talk about their favorite food stories from the year and three Memphis restaurants on their radars for 2026.