Calkins: Who will win the Wiseman settlement? Everyone
James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against his NCAA. That clears the way for a settlement that everyone can live with.
Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA
Wiseman withdraws lawsuit against NCAA as word of a setttlement continues to mount.
Logan, Easter-Thomas claim city council seats in low turnout runoffs
Michalyn Easter-Thomas upset incumbent District 7 council member Berlin Boyd by a wide margin in runoff elections Thursday. And In District 1, challenger Rhonda Logan upset incumbent Sherman Greer.
Questions remain about commercial areas of Fairgrounds after approval
The plan for redeveloping the Fairgrounds for a big youth sports complex, retail, offices, residences and other uses was approved Nov. 14 by the Land Use Control Board.
LeMoyne-Owen students protest dismissal of administrator Strayhorn
Student government association leads protest at LeMoyne-Owen College after learning vice president of academic & student affairs Dr. Terrell Strayhorn and other college administrators were fired by president Carol Johnson-Dean.
McCalla rules no changes to 1978 consent decree on police political surveillance
A federal judge has denied the city’s motion to modify the 41-year old consent decree barring political surveillance by the Memphis Police Department.
Metro
All that ‘city glitter’ isn’t gold: How Cooper-Young said Hell-o
When one Cooper-Young gardener grew tired of driving by trash every day, she rolled up her sleeves and did something about it.
2026 Elections Elections A guide to the 13 races for Shelby County Commission
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Business
The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
As the Baptist Heart Institute reached 500 heart transplants recently, doctors and nurses say the science behind that procedure has changed.
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Sports
Why a Georgia city once named a day in a Memphis quarterback’s honor
New Memphis Tigers quarterback Air Noland’s athletic talents and generous heart prompted South Fulton, Georgia, to celebrate him with his own day in 2023.
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Food
New restaurant, bowling-alley rebrand latest in evolution of ‘eclectic’ Bartlett district
Several new businesses and rebrands are emerging along the Stage Road corridor west of Bartlett City Hall, bringing a mix of restaurants and entertainment to the area.
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Suburbs
Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.
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Arts & Culture
Historic building where Elvis trained in martial arts hits the market
Growlers, a locally owned and operated concert venue, occupies the building at 1911 Poplar Ave.
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Opinion
Calkins: The Grizzlies need some lottery luck. Maybe that will stop people from talking about Ja Morant.
Did the Grizzlies mistreat Ja Morant? No, of course not. But it’s telling (and unfortunate) that the question had to be asked.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: New Nichols documents hint at plaintiff’s case
Today, we’ll talk about what the documents could mean for the high-profile court case as well as xAI’s paused water recycling project.
Food News The AM/DM podcast: A weekend of food
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A new Second Line
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the exterior of the new Second Line restaurant in Laurelwood and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.