Potential investigation contributed to Bowen resignation, U of M official says
University of Memphis officials confirmed Thursday that Tom Bowen resigned from his position of athletic director “in lieu of an investigation.”
Weinshanker says city, Grizzlies holding up council OK on Graceland expansion
In a "Behind The Headlines" interview, the managing partner of Graceland says the Memphis Grizzlies front office is blocking the deal over 80,000 square feet of new soundstages that it contends could be used as a new arena competing with FedExForum.
Former Memphis Zoo CEO Roger Knox dies at 81
Roger T. Knox, who led the Memphis Zoo into prominence as its chief executive officer, has died.
Graceland Exhibition Center opens Saturday with exhibits on Ali, Earth and motorcycles
Remember the Wonders series? Graceland hopes to open new horizons to Elvis Presley fans and Memphians with the new Graceland Exhibition Center, which opens Saturday.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl slated for New Year’s Eve day game
AutoZone Liberty Bowl keeps it annual date of New Year's Eve afternoon for the 2019 edition of the postseason game.
Key House leaders pushed ‘kill list’ on legislative targets
An East Tennessee lawmaker seeking the House Speaker’s post pushed legislative “kill lists” on committee chairmen – emanating from the Speaker’s Office – in an attempt to control which bills passed and failed in the 2019 session.
Metro
Memphis saw lowest number of murders since 2015
Memphis saw a 26.4% decline in murders year over year.
unlocked Public Safety Shelby County traffic fatalities are way down, and MPD credits outside manpower for the decline
Shelby County Top County Commission votes: MSCS board elections, budget, ethics
unlocked State Government State senator to introduce legislation targeting school board member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
Elections First five qualify as 2026 Shelby County primary field takes shape
Business
Buckley: Is the Liberty Bowl doomed? Far from it, one Memphian says.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl executive director Steve Ehrhart addresses the future of the game, which saw Navy beat Cincinnati in the rain after a week of fun in Memphis.
Business Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen
Business TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
Health Care Want to be healthier? Local app makers are looking out for you.
Real Estate First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold
Sports
Buckley: Is the Liberty Bowl doomed? Far from it, one Memphian says.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl executive director Steve Ehrhart addresses the future of the game, which saw Navy beat Cincinnati in the rain after a week of fun in Memphis.
Memphis Grizzlies LaRavia, Smart stick it to old team in win over Grizzlies
unlocked Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis faces Rice in first American Conference road game
Sports Blake Horvath leads Navy to victory over short-handed Cincinnati in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis officially announces coaching staff hires
Food
$15 Deal: Soul Fish’s crawfish tacos have crunchy inside and chewy shell
“My main dish was everything you want from a soft taco: crunchy insides because of the fried crawfish and veggies and a chewy shell from the warm tortillas. But pick your sides wisely.”
unlocked Business Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Suburbs
Bailey: Hold the jerky for a year. Buc-ee’s ain’t comin’ to Fayette County yet
Well, if you were planning on having some Beaver Nuggets this year from the Gallaway location, you need to put your taste buds on hold.
unlocked Millington ‘Save the Harrold’ campaign reimagines historic Millington building
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: A promising note on ‘Song Sung Blue,’ a ‘Plague’ in theaters
“Stranger Things” fans can watch the finale of the Netflix series in a communal, big-screen setting at Paradiso Cinema Grill on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day.
UNLOCKED Music Arts Beat: Hear Detroit jazz, Memphis soul and a ‘Genius Grant’ winner in January
Opinion
Opinion: Why the Shelby County Clerk’s Office deserves our attention
“At its best, the Clerk’s Office is where the government meets everyday life, where efficiency, fairness and accountability translate directly into better public service.”
Opinion Echols: ‘Much like a middle child, Gen X can feel overlooked or unseen’
Podcasts
Two of the biggest Memphis stories of 2025 have a surprising connection
On Behind The Headlines, reporters discuss top local stories of 2025, including the link between the Memphis-Shelby County Schools ouster of Marie Feagins, and the arrival of the National Guard.
Podcasts The AM/DM podcast: Ask Me Anything edition
Games
Two of the biggest Memphis stories of 2025 have a surprising connection
On Behind The Headlines, reporters discuss top local stories of 2025, including the link between the Memphis-Shelby County Schools ouster of Marie Feagins, and the arrival of the National Guard.