Raleigh to get new farmers market and park
The site for a new Raleigh farmers market and community park is near the Raleigh Town Center development site.
Jerry Lawler files wrongful-death lawsuit in death of his son
Jerry Lawler files a wrongful-death lawsuit against Hardeman County in connection with the death of his son last year. Authorities say Brian Lawler died after he was found hanging in in his jail cell.
How should ‘Crosstown Mound’ be redeveloped?
Two options will be presented at a public meeting for developing a long-vacant, nine-acre mound created for a section of Interstate 40 that was never completed.
Former MLB closer Jason Motte new pitching coach at CBHS
Former MLB closer Jason Motte, most recently on the UofM baseball staff, will be sharing his knowledge of the game as pitching coach at Christian Brothers High School.
It’s official: The 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational will be June 29-July 5
Already looking forward to the second WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational? It'll be over the July 4 weekend.
Calkins: Koepka a fitting Memphis champion
Brooks Koepka's victory in the inaugural WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational was another St. Jude moment.
Metro
The Early Word: Vigil mourns Good, and a bill would bar where ICE can go
Mississippi leaders tout the new xAI data center, Gussied Up gives an update and the Tigers land a quarterback.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Tribute artists, blacksmithing and more weekend fun
Premium Education Election Commission hits the brakes for certain MSCS seats, citing judicial order
Public Safety Three years later, here’s where the Tyré Nichols cases stand
Premium Education Once at odds, two local lawmakers now agree how to ‘move forward’ with MSCS takeover
Business
How the Grizz will help local biz leaders ‘extend the Memphis brand globally’
As the Grizzlies look to rack up points in Berlin and London, Memphis business leaders are aiming for some wins of their own.
Health Care Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges
Real Estate East Memphis liquor store gets local Alcohol Commission approval
Premium Business Christian Brothers University names insider to guide post-probation turnaround
Premium Business Memphis tourism sees path from struggle to strength in 2026
Sports
Varlas: Whitehaven will always be a part of Rodney Saulsberry
A two-time state champion is headed for a new job with the Memphis Tigers. But his impact on high school football — and his community in particular — will be long felt.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers land QB out of transfer portal
Premium Millington $60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies 25: Dillon Brooks always put on a show, to sometimes mixed reviews
High School Sports TSWA All-State volleyball team announced
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
Packed room challenges Southaven board over xAI
The Safe and Sound Coalition demanded an immediate halt to operations at the xAI facility located at 2875 Stanton Road at the Southaven Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
Premium Collierville Thompson Machinery plans road network for Collierville site
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
Opinion: A Memphis treasure is being lost
“Memphis has always been a place where faith and public life intertwine.”
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: They fell in love. Broke up for seven decades. Then they found each other again.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Tribute artists, blacksmithing and more weekend fun
January is traditionally one of the slowest times of the year when it comes to social events. But it’s not the case this weekend.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: A short drive to deliciousness
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 8
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.