Grizzlies fans have compared Cedric Coward to Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard, but does the Memphis rookie have a better player comparison in Oklahoma City?

Chris Herrington says with a Christmas Day release in theaters coast-to-coast, with two big stars and a repertoire of well-loved music, “Song Sung Blue” is a pretty good advertisement for the musicians and studios of Memphis. 

She is the first woman to hold the position in the Marshals Service’s centuries-long history.

Jackson notched his first start of the season and had his highest scoring night since early February last season.

This week, paint and sip at the Rumba Room, laugh at Flyway Comedy Club and listen to Alex Chilton’s hits at Memphis Listening Lab. 

Ellen Chamberlain says in her home, Christmas isn’t typically about one meal; it’s about several.

Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday season from everyone at The Daily Memphian.

Memphis Library Foundation and the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. announce additions.

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Community educator Zelda Hill has released the first book in his new children’s series “Duck and Bubba,” blending family, imagination and lessons about kindness and brotherhood.

Bartlett has hired its first economic development manager in nearly 20 years.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the mural at the new location of Wild Beet in Midtown Memphis and was taken by Sophia Surrett.

Chickasaw Middle could close at the end of the school year, one of five closures Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials have proposed.

A new strategic plan should take Collierville into 2050, but what that will look like — and what it will mean for the town — is still up in the air. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap a pair of losses for the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder. 

The Grizzlies have had some big swings and misses during their 25 seasons in Memphis. O.J. Mayo was not a swing-and-miss. O.J. Mayo was good.

Opinion: 'At its best, the Clerk’s Office is where the government meets everyday life.'

Memphis shot 56% from the field and never trailed during the first half.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Josh Safdie’s 'Marty Supreme' arrives with the tagline 'Dream Big.' But Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” one-ups it with the tagline 'Dream Huge.'

More than 70 would-be candidates get petitions for the upcoming 2026 elections.

Here are three things we know about Memphis as it gets set to open an 18-game American Conference slate with a matchup against North Texas on Dec. 31 at FedExForum.

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Harbor Town mainstay Paulette’s Restaurant has a new executive chef at the helm, and he’s resurrected and revamped some of the restaurant’s signature dishes. 

Happy Smiles Dentistry is opening a new location in Olive Branch, continuing its practice of providing service to children and helping Medicaid families. But first, the dentist office awarded a total of $5,000 to local nonprofits. 

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

The shift to gas-powered trucks means West Tennessee isn’t tied to the nation’s precarious EV market. 

What do Memphians think about the federal-state-local law enforcement surge? The Daily Memphian captured a snapshot of those sentiments, asking people about their perceptions and whether the Task Force has affected crime in their neighborhoods.

Today’s puzzle features the former Memphis College of Art space in Overton Park and was taken by Brad Vest.

Lausanne linebacker Huntsman is the top freshman, while Middle College’s Staples claims Coach of the Year.

Against Oklahoma City, the margin for error is thin. That is especially true for a Grizzlies roster missing eight players. 

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday, Friday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Alabama State Hornets at FedExForum on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 23 points, the Tigers picked up an 88-67 win over Alabama State on Monday night at FedExForum.

Five incumbent Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members confirmed with Chalkbeat that they’re running for reelection.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office did not say what is believed to have caused the man’s death, which remains under investigation. 

Mix things up this season with our holiday menu of goat cheese dip, a signature dish from The Lobbyist, festive Christmas cocktails and more.

Archer Daniels Midland, a Chicago-based global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, is closing part of its Memphis facility, ADM Southern Cotton Oil, laying off 95 employees, according to a WARN notice.

There was a line in the first hour to get the petitions.

The NBA named Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. as the Western Conference Player of the Week.

Clarke was injured Saturday after playing in only his second game of the 2025-26 season.

The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.

Here’s what you need to know about the start of the 2026 election year in Memphis and Shelby County.

Here is a running list of moves involving Memphis in the NCAA transfer portal. 

Rollin Cafe is a family-run breakfast and lunch spot in Cordova known for its cinnamon rolls, but that’s only part of the story. 👉 https://dailymemphian.com/subscriber/article/58295/cordova-cafe-rollin-up-weekend-brunch

No official announcements have been made yet, but newly hired Memphis football coach Charles Huff is filling out his staff. 

Grizzlies add a big man on a 10-day contract.

Plus, all schools across Shelby County are out for winter break.

While Porch & Parlor is a known destination for celebrations and formal gatherings, it’s also equally appropriate for an impromptu dinner on a Monday night.