American Airlines adds seasonal nonstop flight to LAX for Christmas-New Year
American Airlines will add a seasonal nonstop between Memphis International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport from Dec. 18 through Jan. 7.
Frigid trailers provide relief for Tigers in sweltering August heat
With sweltering August temperatures beating down on the Memphis Tigers practice field, the program has found a way to provide quick relief for its players.
Special ground is broken for One Beale
A ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday morning celebrated the first, $150 million phases of One Beale. Work already has started to erect the Hyatt Centric hotel and Landing Residences at One Beale apartments.
Camper backs resolution against neo-Nazis, white nationalists
Nashville representative plans to renew push for resolution denouncing hate groups across Tennessee, saying the state has played too big a role in allowing them to grow.
Dispute between Lausanne, neighborhood could move from courtroom to City Hall
An ongoing dispute between Lausanne Collegiate School and its residential neighbors is headed to court but made a stop at the City Council along the way.
Amtrak’s back after months of track closures between Memphis, NOLA
Amtrak is offering a two-for-one fare sale between Memphis and New Orleans to mark the end of service disruptions that began in May.
Metro
Memphis saw lowest number of murders since 2015
Memphis saw a 26.4% decline in murders year over year.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Veganuary makes the case for plant-based eating
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
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
Grizzlies sign Christian Koloko to second 10-day deal
Koloko averaged 2.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 18.6 minutes across five games for the Grizzlies this season.
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
unlocked Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: 20 turnovers in an ugly win. Hardaway has a plan to trim the count.
Sports Gallery: AutoZone Liberty Bowl parade
Food
Table Talk: A year-end roundtable ... minus the table
As the year closes, the table remains what it has always been — a place to gather, to recalibrate, to keep going.
unlocked Business Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
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?