‘Bluff City Law’ Ep. 6 Recap: Elijah’s a Tiger and everybody gets Rendezvous
The sixth episode of "Bluff City Law" takes on a college football theme and introduces a couple of signature Downtown Memphis locations.
Calkins: Beale Street is the right spot for GameDay
ESPN had their options on where to film GameDay. Tiger Lane. In the end, there was only one perfect place perfectly unique to this unique college city: the intersection of B.B. King and Beale Street.
Rece Davis: ESPN hopes GameDay on Beale Street is ‘giant extravaganza’
ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and company are excited to get to Memphis this week.
Memphis basketball ‘very far’ from what it can become
Penny Hardaway is frustrated with his team's rebounding through two exhibitions.
Police recruitment, retention challenges Memphis and other cities
Memphis and other cities across the country say declining interest in police work has made it harder to recruit officers, but they're stepping up recruitment efforts in response.
Alexander bill aims to shorten students’ financial aid form
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander has introduced legislation to shorten and simplify the federal financial aid application for prospective college students, a measure being supported in Tennessee and nationwide.
Metro
County Commission returns to County Clerk’s office problems
The commission votes on a resolution that asks County Clerk Wanda Halbert to cooperate with the regular audit of county finances. Auditors say Halbert isn’t cooperating as a Dec. 31 by state law nears.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Downtown church’s rich history is intertwined with the stories of people it served
Premium Spirit of Memphis It’s alive! Everyone thought this insect was extinct, but 2 Memphis scientists discovered the truth.
Premium Metro Nearly 200 charged federally since beginning of Memphis Task Force, US Attorney says
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Business
Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
O’Regan Creations — whose tagline is, “We would love to feed you” — has 39 banana bread flavors (with a 40th on the way), 19 honey-butter bread flavors, several pies, monkey bread, cinnamon rolls and other baked goods.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business The Station owner trying again for liquor license
Premium Business Charlie’s Meat Market’s temporary closure could turn permanent
Premium Real Estate Lake District townhomes moving ahead
Sports
Takeaways from Memphis’ blowout road loss to No. 11 Louisville
It didn’t take long after the Tigers tipped off against the Cardinals inside a raucous KFC Yum! Center in a 99-73 loss for one to wonder if Penny Hardaway’s team truly recognized the magnitude of the moment.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: A lopsided loss to Louisville? For Memphis, ‘this group had no idea what the rivalry really meant.’
High School Sports Blue team ends losing skid in AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game
Memphis Tigers Basketball No. 11 Louisville Cardinals fly by Memphis Tigers
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis and Louisville are no longer rivals. That has to change.
Food
Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
O’Regan Creations — whose tagline is, “We would love to feed you” — has 39 banana bread flavors (with a 40th on the way), 19 honey-butter bread flavors, several pies, monkey bread, cinnamon rolls and other baked goods.
Premium Food Evelyn & Olive owner opening new Jamaican restaurant
Suburbs
Bailey: Barton sends warning to evil-doers traveling from the north
DeSoto County prosecutor Matthew Barton sends a message to criminals who wander into Mississippi to commit crimes — leave or face consequences.
Premium Real Estate Lake District townhomes moving ahead
Arts & Culture
Alabama Shakes will be first concert at new Grind City Amp
Grind City Brewing Co.’s new outdoor venue is set to open in spring 2026.
Premium Arts & Culture Metal Museum plans to open Overton Park space in 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
“Whether Chanukah falls in middle or late December, this is the season when long anticipated movies are released, including the second movie installment of the iconic Broadway musical ‘Wicked.’”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘It’s weird when your kids know things you don’t’
Podcasts
‘Largest development in the history of Downtown Memphis’ faces hope and skepticism
A future cloud computing hub — at the site of a another development that never panned out — is among the topics on “Behind The Headlines” a reporters’ roundtable.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 14
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.