Memphis moves ahead of Cincy in AP football poll
Memphis leaps Cincinnati in AP Top 25 as the Tigers and Bearcats are poised for a huge matchup with New Year's Six implications Friday afternoon.
Tiger basketball: How is Memphis using its young talent?
Several players have stepped up for Penny Hardaway in the absence of James Wiseman.
White bases House re-election race on education reform work
Seeking a seventh House term representing Shelby County’s District 83, state Rep. Mark White stands on his record of “education reform” and defends support of the governor’s education savings account legislation, which is set to take effect in 2020.
Calkins: No Wiseman, no problem, as Memphis beats Ole Miss
James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.
Santa lands at Pink Palace to kick off annual Le Bonheur fundraiser
Santa Claus took a quick break from his hectic schedule at the North Pole to celebrate the beginning of the Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
LeBron’s Lakers outduel Ja Morant’s Grizzlies in one-point thriller
The Grizzlies’ better-than-expected early season record was built on close wins and late Ja Morant heroics. They got one of the two on Saturday night as the NBA-leading Los Angeles Lakers survived their visit to FedExForum with a 109-108 win.
Metro
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Elections Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
Premium Public Safety No end in sight for Memphis Safe Task Force
Spirit of Memphis Booker T. Washington High celebrates 100 years
Education Opinion: ‘Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.’
Business
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Business Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
Premium Health Care VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
Premium Real Estate New bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
Premium Real Estate Former DeSoto County, Memphis developer arrested
Sports
Martin: Tulane taps the brakes on Memphis football’s conference title hopes
Memphis lost to the Tulane Green Wave, 31-17, on a blustery Friday night, suggesting it may not yet have addressed all the gap-closing work new coach Charles Huff set as his goal for the program.
Update Memphis Tigers Football Tulane stuns Memphis in 31-17 upset
Memphis Grizzlies 10 things we learned from Memphis Grizzlies preseason
High School Sports Friday prep report: MUS knocks Central from the unbeaten ranks
Memphis Tigers Football Box score: Tulane 31, Memphis 17
Food
Recipe Exchange: Tsunami’s pork and lemongrass meatballs
At Tsunami, the pork and lemongrass meatballs appeared on the menu as an appetizer. They also found their way onto a “secret” menu, thanks to an unexpected request.
Premium North Mississippi Food Files: Egg-sandwich pop-up opens in permanent Southaven space
Suburbs
Three homeowners have sold to SpaceXAI, DeSoto records show
SpaceXAI continues to grow in Southaven as do its debts. Another lien has been filed against the AI giant.
Premium Health Care VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
Arts & Culture
Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: Two Tony Award-winning shows open
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis could become a spring break destination for LGBTQ families
“What if we made a concerted effort to welcome LGBTQ families from across the country? It’s an opportunity worth pursuing, particularly as Memphis faces challenges to some of its traditional tourism draws.”
Opinion Opinion: Financial literacy isn’t optional. Getting it right shouldn’t be either.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: NBA season predictions
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict NBA regular-season awards and order of finish. Will Cam Boozer win Rookie of the Year?
City of Memphis Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he’s taking a fresh approach to media
Games
Daily Jigsaw: The Battle for the Bones
Today’s puzzle features Memphis Tigers tight end Hunter Tipton (0) jumping for a touchdown against the UAB Blazers during the Battle for the Bones. Wes Hale took the photo.