Calkins: It’s Chandler Parsons Independence Day!
The Grizzlies have traded Chandler Parsons. So have a parade!
University of Memphis initiates external review of women’s basketball program after allegations
The University of Memphis issued a statement confirming the women's basketball program is undergoing an independent external review.
Instant-runoff voting probably a no-go for 2019 city elections
The debut of instant-runoff or ranked-choice voting in Memphis probably won’t happen with the 2019 Memphis elections.
House Democrats seek expansive probe into Casada’s expenses
A day before the Fourth of July and with an August special session looming, House Democrats are calling for a wide-ranging investigation into the expenses of resigning Speaker Glen Casada.
Schools receive delayed payments from Graceland tourism development zone
The Shelby County trustee's office has forwarded to public school systems $463,582.72 in local sales taxes collected by Graceland's tourism development zone over two years ending June 30, 2018.
Smokey Robinson sings with St. Jude patients for fundraising campaign
Smokey Robinson, who has written dozens of compositions that stand the test of time, joins some St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients in a new endeavor.
Metro
Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
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Premium Education 15 Memphis schools could close as part of plan to improve buildings
Education Feagins brings in new attorney in fight over MSCS ouster
Business
Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Ethan Edwards has been trying for more than a year to fully open The Station, which is only selling non-alcoholic products now.
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Real Estate Club 616, Spectrum property to be revitalized
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Sports
What to watch in Memphis’ road game against Mississippi State
A matchup versus Mississippi State provides Memphis a chance to add a second Quad 2 win to its resume.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Tigers’ NCAA Tournament road narrows — and it’s still December
Premium High School Sports Briarcrest’s supporting actors are stepping into starring roles
High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls soccer awards: Gryphons goalkeeper is player of the year
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Food
Table Talk: Team Car Cafe may be closing but it’s going out with a bang
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
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Suburbs
Bailey: Collierville shows several improvements to its emergency response
Collierville added several improvements this week to enhance the safety in the town.
Premium North Mississippi Pumping the brakes: Olive Branch residents try to stop growth, but board hits the gas
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025
From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.
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Opinion
The Daily Memphian wouldn’t be possible without Memphis
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
We’re wrapping ourselves in holiday music and movies this week.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The Station’s next stop — back to the alcohol board
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 18
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.