Hagerty resigning from Japan ambassadorship with U.S. Senate run expected
With a U.S. Senate run in the offing, Bill Hagerty is leaving his post as U.S. Ambassador to Japan after two years of service, the U.S. Embassy announced Tuesday.
Arlington Trails development starts with new hotel, self-storage
Developer Milton Grant's new, 18-acre Arlington Trails Planned Development will start with construction of a $14 million hotel.
Jordan Spieth heads latest list of WGC commitments
Jordan Spieth, who has won three majors in his young career, has committed to play the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind next week.
School turnaround model has not improved student achievement, research finds
The state-run district took over low-performing schools in Memphis and Nashville with a goal of vaulting them out of the state’s bottom 5% and into the top 25% academically. The schools – 28 in Memphis and two in Nashville – have performed no better or worse than comparable struggling schools outside of the district.
Highway shootings create public angst, police frustration
Memphis police are investigating 32 interstate shootings since January. One person was killed.
Memphis football picked to win AAC West Division
Memphis was picked to win its division and make a third straight appearance in the American Athletic Conference title game.
Metro
Young says goal of 40% drop in crime met two years ahead of campaign promise
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked about the 2023 campaign promise at Thursday’s Lowery New Year’s Day Prayer Breakfast Downtown.
Elections First five qualify as 2026 Shelby County primary field takes shape
Public Safety Memphis saw lowest number of murders since 2015
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Veganuary makes the case for plant-based eating
Shelby County Top County Commission votes: MSCS board elections, budget, ethics
Business
Want to be healthier? Local app makers are looking out for you.
A new wave of Memphis-connected health apps is giving residents real-time tools to track stress, manage chronic conditions and adjust care without waiting for a doctor’s visit.
Real Estate First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold
unlocked Business Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Real Estate Buc-ee’s in West Memphis and Fayette County delayed
Business XAI buys building for 3rd Memphis-area data center in Southaven
Sports
What to watch as Memphis faces Rice in first American Conference road game
The Tigers (6-7) will look to win their first game away from Memphis this season when they take on the Owls (6-8) at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston on Saturday (2 p.m., ESPN+).
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis officially announces coaching staff hires
unlocked Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies sign Christian Koloko to second 10-day deal
Sports Navy faces Cincinnati in AutoZone Liberty Bowl with a full roster
Sports Chambliss, Carneiro lift Ole Miss past Georgia in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals
Food
Food Files: Maciel’s on Summer closed, Byway Coffee No. 2
Plus, 7Brew is set to plant another location and another Piccadilly To-Go could come to Memphis.
Unlocked Table Talk Table Talk: A year-end roundtable ... minus the table
Suburbs
Arts Beat: Hear Detroit jazz, Memphis soul and a ‘Genius Grant’ winner in January
A local band celebrates a new album and a decade of creating music, while two singers proclaim Memphis R&B is not dead (via concert).
Unlocked Suburbs Bailey: Hold the jerky for a year. Buc-ee’s ain’t comin’ to Fayette County yet
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: Hear Detroit jazz, Memphis soul and a ‘Genius Grant’ winner in January
A local band celebrates a new album and a decade of creating music, while two singers proclaim Memphis R&B is not dead (via concert).
The To-Do List Hike, paddle, mediate or wrestle your way into a new year
Opinion
Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
“As organizations set goals for the new year, there’s one resolution that belongs at the top of every leadership agenda: be ready to save a life.”
Shelby County Opinion: Why the Shelby County Clerk’s Office deserves our attention
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Veganuary makes the case for plant-based eating
Interested in a plant-based lifestyle? Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips has thoughts and tips.
Behind The Headlines How clear is the line between immigration stops and MPD policy?
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 1
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?