Grizzlies Postgame: Opportunity knocks as unlikely Grizz take down Thunder stars
Bruno Caboclo scored a career-high 24 points as a balanced Grizzlies team upset the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 115-103.
Cardinals win ‘Battle of the Birds,’ but Redbirds are the ones wearing the rings
The Memphis Redbirds celebrated their 2018 Triple-A National Championship before Monday's "Battle of the Birds." St. Louis Cardinals brass and players appreciated the moment, but also took it as food for thought given the team's three-year hiatus from the playoffs.
Holder to mediate Tom Lee Park talks
Retired Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder has been appointed to mediate talks between Memphis in May International Festival and the Memphis River Parks Partnership over plans to redesign Tom Lee Park.
Memphis hangs at No. 2 on ranking of world’s busiest cargo airports
Memphis remains No. 2 in the world and No. 1 in North America in an Airports Council International preliminary ranking of the busiest cargo airports by volume.
Commissioners back $15 minimum wage for public-sector workers
In a vote split along party lines Monday, the Shelby County Commission approved a resolution supporting a $15 minimum wage for all public-sector employees in the county.
Daily Briefs
Metro
Election Commission hits the brakes for certain MSCS seats, citing judicial order
The Shelby County Election Commission will stop issuing petitions for five MSCS seats in response to an order from a local judge.
Public Safety Three years later, here’s where the Tyré Nichols cases stand
Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the sharp decline in Memphis’ murder rate
Business
Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
A federal jury found a Memphis gynecologist guilty on 40 of 46 counts related to healthcare fraud and reuse of unsanitary medical devices.
Health Care Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis forced to reschedule some procedures
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Premium Business Memphis tourism sees path from struggle to strength in 2026
Premium Business Germantown’s The Standard development could generate $2.2M in taxes
Sports
Tigers land QB out of transfer portal
The University of Memphis gains a much-needed addition to the quarterback room. Tigers football tracker: Who did Memphis sign in the transfer portal?Related content:
Memphis Grizzlies Dillon Brooks says Grizzlies ‘moved too fast’ after latest win over former team
Memphis Grizzlies Suns blister Grizzlies in brutal blowout
Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Suns 117, Grizzlies 98
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: Memphis gets big home win!
Food
Table Talk: Going ‘dry’ for January
If you’re anything like food writer Ellen Chamberlain, the past few weeks have been filled with calorie-laden meals, rich dips and beverages that go the extra mile to be worthy of the holidays.
East Memphis Erling Jensen Small Bites gets new chef to ‘Bragg’ about
Suburbs
$60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again
“Buckle up and start your engines, Millington, because it’s go time.”
Premium Millington Rundown raceway receiving robust refresh
Arts & Culture
The Arts Beat: New year, more art
What’s coming in 2026? Museums, band reunions, new concert venues, landmark anniversaries, a handful of funny guys and portals to parallel universes.
Visual Arts Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Opinion
Herrington: As injuries and losses mount, the Grizzlies season could be taking a turn
With a losing streak, new injuries to Ja Morant and Cedric Coward and a crowded coming schedule, this Memphis Grizzlies season may be at a crossroads.
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: They fell in love. Broke up for seven decades. Then they found each other again.
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: Memphis gets big home win!
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ win over the Spurs and discuss the latest Memphis injuries.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: All about the sharp decline in Memphis’ murder rate
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 6
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.