In the Game: Tunica sports books are taking first Super Bowl bets
The Big Game should mean big betting as Tunica prepares for first year of sport books with the Super Bowl as the centerpiece.
Empathy a common theme among 2019 TEDxMemphis speakers
In a series of 18 TEDxMemphis talks, speakers shared their "ideas worth spreading," with the common thread of empathy emerging during the event.
New County Commission to be more proactive on education before budget votes
With eight new commissioners and a new mayor, Shelby County government is changing the way it approaches education moving forward.
Road Recap: Conley, Gasol help Grizzlies top Knicks to end road skid
Mike Conley scored 25 points, Marc Gasol had 24 and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 96-84 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Education savings accounts or vouchers: No matter the verbiage, lawmakers set for fight
SCS to appeal TSSAA decision after schools banned from postseason
Metro
State senator to introduce legislation targeting school board member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
As the federal trial for Lindsey Whiteside is delayed by a month, a DeSoto County state senator is seeking legislation targeting officials who vouched for the former youth pastor charged with sexual battery with a minor.
Elections First five qualify as 2026 Shelby County primary field takes shape
Public Safety What to expect on Beale Street this New Year’s Eve
Unlocked The Early Word The Early Word: xAI is expanding, and Marshall Steakhouse is, too
City of Memphis Here’s what hit the headlines in Memphis this year
Business
TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
The turbines TVA plans to construct are intended to be used when the electric grid sees high demand.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen next year
unlocked Spirit of Memphis Local mission-driven apparel company returns to its roots
Unlocked Real Estate Food Files: Could Cava come to the Mid-South? And, The Artist Table hosts all-you-can-eat ramen.
Sports
Memphis’ Sincere Parker makes first public comments since July arrest
The 6-3 guard, who finished with 10 points for his eighth double-digit scoring game of the season Wednesday, finally broke his silence.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis overcomes sloppy play to open American Conference play with win against North Texas
Memphis Tigers Basketball Box score: Memphis 57, North Texas 48
Unlocked Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
Unlocked Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies can’t get out of their own way in loss to Sixers
Food
Table Talk: A year-end roundtable ... minus the table
As the year closes, the table remains what it has always been — a place to gather, to recalibrate, to keep going.
Unlocked Food News Best bites of the year: DM writers dish about their favorite plates of 2025
Suburbs
State senator to introduce legislation targeting school board member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
As the federal trial for Lindsey Whiteside is delayed by a month, a DeSoto County state senator is seeking legislation targeting officials who vouched for the former youth pastor charged with sexual battery with a minor.
Unlocked North Mississippi Worth the drive: Hop in the car and give one of these Mid-South restaurants a try
Arts & Culture
What to expect on Beale Street this New Year’s Eve
Memphis police are promising a noticeably heavier presence on and around Beale Street as 2025 becomes 2026. Here’s what else to expect Downtown.
The To-Do List Hike, paddle, mediate or wrestle your way into a new year
Opinion
Herrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Ask Me Anything edition
During the AM/DM AMA, we talk about media bias, xAI and what might happen with The Station.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Morant returns; trade deadline approaches
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 30
Ready for today’s sudokus?