Southland announces $250 million investment in casino, 20-story hotel
Southland Gaming & Racing on Thursday announced a $250 million investment in a 300-room, 20-story hotel and a full-fledged casino adjoining a greyhound racetrack in West Memphis.
Calkins: Memphis had a shot to beat Temple – but missed
Memphis lost to Temple Thursday night, 85-76, in a game that demonstrated that old basketball truism: You won’t win many games when you shoot 4.3 percent from deep.
Attorneys ask for change of venue in Lorenzen Wright murder case
Attorneys for Sherra Wright have asked the court to bring in a jury from Davidson County to hear the murder case, fearing their client can not get a fair jury in Memphis.
Rose takes Republican primary for state Senate District 32
Covington businessman Paul Rose bested three rivals from Shelby County to take the Republican primary in the special primary election for state Senate District 32 Thursday.
Stonebridge Golf Course on the auction block
Stonebridge Golf Course is to be sold on the courthouse steps after owners defaulted on their loan.
Road Recap: Tigers fall to Temple for third road loss
The Memphis Tigers' road woes continued Thursday night against the Temple Owls, as poor 3-point shooting slowed a second-half comeback rally.
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?