Road recap: Jonas Valanciunas makes big return, but Grizz fall short
Jonas Valanciunas scored a season-high 32 points, but the Grizzlies fell behind early and couldn't complete a comeback in Chicago.
Stax Music Academy students to appear on ‘Ellen’ special
The Stax school's 20th anniversary celebration will include talent shows, a public Black History Month production, a three-day livestream Memphis music marathon and a huge birthday bash that coincides with International Music Day.
New Eats: Bishop in Central Station Hotel
Bishop, the new restaurant by Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman, opens Friday in Central Station Hotel. It’s French from the top of the menu to the bottom.
MICAH presents plan to raise millions for MATA
MICAH officials on Wednesday offered the Shelby County Commission alternatives that would raise all of the $30 million needed to fully fund the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
Wade: For Grizzlies, home is not where the wins are
With a better record on the road than at home, maybe the upcoming four-game road swing is just what the Grizzlies need and just when they need it.
Hospital CEOs talk about forces shaping medical care here
Presented by Mid-South Health Care Executives at the FedEx Institute of Technology, the conversation with hospital executives touched topics including bullying, industry changes and poverty in Memphis.
Metro
It’s about to get really cold in Memphis
Beginning late Saturday night, temperatures in Memphis will free fall.
City of Memphis ‘The very foundation on which this city was built’ finally renovated
Premium Education MSCS spent millions on safety center with AI-assisted cameras, active-shooter simulator
State Government Tennessee executes Harold Wayne Nichols for killing college student in 1988
Premium Shelby County Attorney splits with Feagins in suit against MSCS
Business
Michael Lightman, respected real estate developer, dies
Some said that Michael Lightman, who contributed to the real estate landscape of Memphis, had the “Midas touch.”
Real Estate New plans for former Club 616, Spectrum
Premium Business Wild Beet to open in former Railgarten space
Ford Megasite Ford and SK On to dismantle their battery joint venture
Business Kamala Harris to speak at Orpheum Jan. 15
Sports
‘Sage the whole arena': Morant frustrated by loss to Jazz, team injuries
The Grizzlies’ loss to the Jazz wasn’t the triumphant return of Ja Morant the fans hoped to see.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis renews its rivalry with Louisville
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis and Louisville are no longer rivals. That has to change.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Roles change, but Vince Williams Jr. does not. Memphis’ agitator keeps fans guessing.
Memphis Grizzlies Jazz take game away from Grizz in final seconds
Food
Food Files: Einstein bagels return to U of M library; Local coffee shop is ‘brewing a new chapter’
Plus, a new restaurant is bringing Korean food and culture to Germantown Parkway, and Juiced What You Needed has just what you want for dinner.
Premium Table Talk Table Talk: Comfort foods and holiday traditions
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 Elections Newcomer, incumbents plan runs for Bartlett school board
Arts & Culture
Lucero plays a Christmas show, and ‘Slay Bells Ring’ in a holiday whodunit
This week, party like Craig and Day Day from “Friday After Next,” spin the Wheel of Fortune and drink natties (as in natural wines) while eating patties (as in burgers).
Business Memphis in May names honored country for 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Rising health care costs will be breaking point for many Memphians
“Sometime next year, unless Congress changes course, health insurance is going to become a lot more expensive for hundreds of thousands of people in Tennessee.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Huff won the press conference in a rout. Can championships be far behind?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Inside the FBI’s Operation Viper
Before there was the Memphis Safe Task Force, there was Viper, an FBI operation that occurred very quietly over the past summer.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Wheel of Fortune, ‘Friday’ party and Phillips on a float
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 12
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.