Calkins: Marc Gasol embraced Memphis – and Memphis embraced him right back
Marc Gasol came to Memphis at the age of 16. Eighteen years later – after playing what may have been his final home game at FedExForum – he called it a “helluva ride.”
Historic U.S. Marine Hospital will soon be renovated for apartments
After 16 years of ups and downs, developer and preservationist Lauren Crews has applied for a building permit to convert the historic U.S. Marine Hospital into 71 apartments.
SCS board votes to close Gateway charter, delays superintendent search committee
Parkinson ‘trending nationally’ on schools code of conduct legislation
A Memphis legislator interviews with numerous news organization about pending legislation requiring districts to adopt parental rules, potentially for dress codes.
University of Memphis trustees approve apartment acquisition
The University of Memphis board of trustees approved a proposal Tuesday that will create a foundation enabling the university to get into the real estate business.
Germantown denies it rejected apartment development illegally
Germantown leaders say in a chancery court filing that they acted properly in rejecting a developer's bid to build apartments in the Forest Hill Heights area of the city.
Metro
Top County Commission votes: MSCS board elections, budget, ethics
Many of the issues the current commission voted on will persist into a new year that includes county elections.
City of Memphis Young says goal of 40% drop in crime met two years ahead of campaign promise
Unlocked City of Memphis Money, MATA, xAI: Top Memphis City Council votes of 2025
City of Memphis Here’s what hit the headlines in Memphis this year
unlocked Public Safety New year, new laws: Tennessee legislation that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Business
First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold
The building, which was built in 1962, sits next to the former Houston’s restaurant that closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation.
unlocked Business Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Business XAI buys building for 3rd Memphis-area data center in Southaven
Real Estate Buc-ee’s in West Memphis and Fayette County delayed
Business TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
Sports
Chambliss, Carneiro lift Ole Miss past Georgia in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals
Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game with 6 seconds left to put Ole Miss in front for good in a 39-34 victory over Georgia in a College Football Playoff in the Sugar Bowl.
Sports Gallery: AutoZone Liberty Bowl parade
unlocked Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Uncomfortable conversations coming for Memphis basketball, and more 2026 Memphis sports predictions
Unlocked Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ Sincere Parker makes first public comments since July arrest
unlocked Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: 20 turnovers in an ugly win. Hardaway has a plan to trim the count.
Food
$15 Deal: Soul Fish’s crawfish tacos have crunchy inside and chewy shell
“My main dish was everything you want from a soft taco: crunchy insides because of the fried crawfish and veggies and a chewy shell from the warm tortillas. But pick your sides wisely.”
Unlocked Food News Best bites of the year: DM writers dish about their favorite plates of 2025
Suburbs
Buc-ee’s in West Memphis and Fayette County delayed
The large gas station chain announced this week that the West Memphis location would be delayed until 2028 and the Fayette County location until 2027. Both were slated to open in 2026.
Business Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen next year
Arts & Culture
Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Also in January, Central High alumni get separate exhibitions at the Buckman Center and the Botanic Garden.
full access Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: A promising note on ‘Song Sung Blue,’ a ‘Plague’ in theaters
Opinion
Calkins: Why the Memphis sports year was so disappointing — and what can be done now
The year 2025 was a bummer in Memphis sports — and not just because of the results on the field. But yes, there’s a solution. We asked someone who knows.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Ask Me Anything edition
During the AM/DM AMA, we talk about media bias, xAI and what might happen with The Station.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Morant returns; trade deadline approaches
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 31
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?