Victory over SMU moves Tigers up in AP, Coaches poll
Tigers use victory over previous undefeated SMU to rise in polls.
Calkins: A toast to the greatest day in Memphis football history
Memphis defeated 15th-ranked SMU at the Liberty Bowl Saturday night to put the finishing touches on a day that will be remembered for a very long time.
Boyd: Booker T. Jones’ memoir a meditation on moving on
Booker T. Jones' memoir "Time Is Tight" considers what it's like to let your talent lead you away from the comforts of the Bluff City.
Ja Morant likes to play fast, so Grizzlies should, too
The Grizzlies' fast pace of play hasn't yet equated to overall efficiency and winning, but is stylistically, and practically, the only choice when your point guard is quick-twitch Ja Morant.
Day of the Dead parade in Overton Square celebrates life, not death
More than 2,000 Memphians gathered for a Día de los Muertos parade and festival in Overton Square. The Mexican tradition honors deceased loved ones.
Harvest Houston exposes exceptional education students to opportunity
Germantown Municipal School District is hoping gardening teaches students with special needs skills they can use past their time at Houston High. A grant from the Germantown Education Foundation helps fund Harvest Houston.
Metro
Downtown church’s rich history is intertwined with the stories of people it served
The present St. Patrick Catholic Church was built in 1905 but the congregation dates back to 1866 on the same property south of FedExForum.
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
Free Access Metro It’s about to get really cold in Memphis
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
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Sports
Buckley: A lopsided loss to Louisville? For Memphis, ‘this group had no idea what the rivalry really meant.’
This Memphis basketball game against Louisville paled beside past glories of the rivalry that goes back to 1949, long before the current Cardinals and Tigers were born.
High School Sports Blue team ends losing skid in AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game
Update 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.
High School Sports TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders
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.
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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.