Calkins: The last days of Conley and Gasol? It shouldn’t have had to come to this
The Grizzlies are willing to trade Mike Conley and Marc Gasol, according to ESPN. It's time, certainly. But it shouldn't have come to this.
King Day observances feature different interpretations of civil rights leader’s Memphis legacy
The federal holiday honoring civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. included a new grant program for neighborhoods, calls for reparations, questions about who interprets King's legacy and City Hall honors for 10 women activists.
Rezoning request would bring second Chick-fil-A to Germantown
Chick-fil-A is looking to build another Chick-fil-A in Germantown, according to the land owner. David Skinner is asking the city to rezone his property to commercial use.
Psychologist who gave sheriff’s deputies exam is unlicensed in Tennessee
About 200 Shelby County sheriff's deputies are having to retake their psych exams because the Memphis psychologist who tested them in 2013 and 2014 has not been licensed in the state since 2001.
Company revises plans for proposed East Memphis car wash
Blue Water Wash has substantially changed its proposal for a new, East Memphis car wash on Poplar at Century. But it remains to be seen if the tweaks will soften opposition from neighbors.
Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week builds energy for community, small businesses
Whitehaven creates its own energy in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream with Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week.
Metro
Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street
DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment.
Education Lowery’s ashes to be enshrined at LeMoyne-Owen
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about orangutans, including the newest at the Memphis Zoo
Premium State Government Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with affordability, immigration on the mind
Public Safety Memphis man dies in DeSoto County custody; state investigation underway
Business
Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street
DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment.
Premium Financial Services First Horizon outperforms forecasts with robust fourth quarter results
Premium Business Another local AI data center planned, this one on Sycamore View
Premium Real Estate After a steep drop in 2025, new home starts picking up in Lakeland
Health Care ‘Digital detox’ or just real life? Memphis experts say it’s time to log off
Sports
Memphis and UNLV football to meet for first time in home-and-home series
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott said the series “reflects our commitment to scheduling nationally relevant matchups that elevate our program.”
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Aaron Bradshaw is down. Who steps up? Memphis soon finds out.
Premium High School Sports High school football transfer tracker: Some big names on the move for 2026
Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers big man Bradshaw sustains multiple injuries in win over Temple
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis hands Temple its first conference loss to shake up American
Food
$15 Deal: Dirty rice bowl at Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs
A family dinner at Uncle Red’s meant sampling the restaurant’s turkey bowls, with spinach casserole, greens, dirty rice and macaroni and cheese.
Premium Food Not so fast, barbecue fans. Amid uncertainty over combined BBQ fest, community reacts
Suburbs
Memphis man dies in DeSoto County custody; state investigation underway
The death of a Memphis man in custody at a DeSoto County jail has been turned over to state authorities for further investigation.
Germantown Germantown updates rules on beer, liquor sales
Arts & Culture
Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street
DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment.
Premium The To-Do List Former Vice President Harris is here; plus, ways to serve on MLK Day
Opinion
Opinion: For Memphis Jews, the arson attack in Jackson is painfully close to home
“Beth Israel is a place where people come to mourn loved ones and celebrate new love, to mark milestones and share meals together. Anyone who visits their church, mosque or temple for such moments can easily imagine our pain.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Service is Memphis’ superpower and MLK Day is our annual reminder to use it
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: All about orangutans, including the newest at the Memphis Zoo
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.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: xAI’s power pays
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 14
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?