Memphis’ 311 call center gives look behind the scenes
Monday was “311 Day” at City Hall, and the city’s 311 operation and call center was open to the media to draw awareness to the call and app service that began in 2013.
FedEx names Don Colleran as FedEx Express chief
FedEx has named Don Colleran as president and chief executive officer of FedEx Express. He'll succeed Raj Subramaniam, who became president and chief operating officer of FedEx Corp. March 1.
Martin named to AAC first team All-Conference; Harris makes All-Freshman team
Jeremiah Martin named to first team All-American Athletic Conference. Tyler Harris makes All-Freshman squad.
Inside the FedEx voluntary buyout offer: Is it sweet enough?
The clock is ticking on FedEx Corp.'s voluntary buyout program aimed at selected employees at FedEx Express, corporate and FedEx Services. April 1 is the application deadline.
Kelsey proposing increases in Senate campaign fundraising
Legislation by state Sen. Brian Kelsey that could dramatically increase Senate candidate fundraising could be heard in a committee this week.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Once at odds, two local lawmakers now agree how to ‘move forward’ with MSCS takeover
State Rep. Mark White hopes Tennessee legislative leadership is “ready to move” on an MSCS takeover bill when lawmakers reconvene Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Elections Morgan resigns as local Republican Party chairman
Public Safety Military lawyers sworn in to help with federal Task Force cases
Public Safety Jerri Green named interim public defender
Education Most Tennessee students don’t use vouchers to exit low-performing public schools: comptroller
Business
CBU names insider to guide post-probation turnaround
CBU names Ronald Brandon, currently the school’s executive vice president and chief operating officer for administration and finance, as its next president.
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Sports
Calkins: How great is this Ole Miss story? It’s one that even (some) Memphis fans can get behind.
Lane Kiffin has done the impossible. He has caused Memphis fans, Tennessee fans — and fans of all things good and decent — to pull for Ole Miss. Ole Miss, Miami set up College Football Playoff game like no otherRelated content:
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Food
Recipe Exchange: The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad
The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad is a warm, savory dish that is a fun and delicious way to get more vegetables in at lunch or dinner.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Soul Fish’s crawfish tacos have crunchy inside and chewy shell
Suburbs
Thompson Machinery plans road network for Collierville site
Collierville officials endorsed a plan to subdivide more than 130 acres in southeast Collierville.
Premium Arlington Arlington approves new pocket neighborhood south of I-40
Arts & Culture
Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Also in January, Central High alumni get separate exhibitions at the Buckman Center and the Botanic Garden.
Visual Arts Memphis Movies This Week: Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?,’ a Jim Jarmusch award-winner
Opinion
Calkins: They fell in love. Broke up for seven decades. Then they found each other again.
She broke off their engagement so he could serve his country. More than seven decades later, Bill Moore has a vivid memory of the moment he asked Martha McClanahan to marry him.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: As injuries and losses mount, the Grizzlies season could be taking a turn
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: All about the sharp decline in Memphis’ murder rate
In 2025, Memphis’ number of murders declined more than 25% since the year before.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Inside the Memphis Safe Task Force’s daily reports
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 7
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?