AutoZone Park’s tattered playing field to be replaced
Weather and the lifespan of the field – not the combination of baseball and soccer at AutoZone Park – are the main reasons the grass surface soon will be replaced.
Federal, state authorities probing possible House voucher vote bribes
Even with a new House Speaker taking office, federal and state agents are still looking into allegations former Speaker Glen Casada made illicit offers in return for voucher votes this spring.
Herenton calls on supporters to win mayor’s race with early vote dominance
Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton told a women's rally that he wants to guard against election fraud. Meanwhile, contender Tami Sawyer rips Herenton and Mayor Jim Strickland for attending the local GOP's Lincoln Day Gala.
New U of M academy reaching out to black middle school boys
University reaching out to establish relationship with middle school boys, is confident it has internal resources to get them to college and beyond.
Memphis 901 FC suffers heavy loss to Tampa
Memphis' losing streak now at three after loss in Tampa.
Join the West Tennessee butterfly count as a citizen scientist
Many of the people who help with butterfly counts are knowledgeable about birds, dragonflies, amphibians and plants. But if you’ve got eyes and can ask, “What’s that?” you can be a valuable participant. The next count is Sept. 7 at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
Metro
Memphis Theological Seminary could close in 2026
The Board of Trustees recommends that Memphis Theological Seminary shut its doors in 2026.
Premium Education CBU announces another 16 positions cut
Premium Health Care Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
City of Memphis Memphis City Council passes firefighter pay raise
City of Memphis City Council shifts capital funds in final meeting of 2025
Business
Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Can an African elephant make the correct call on a contest between Bearcats and Midshipmen?
Premium Real Estate New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Premium Real Estate Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
Premium Business Couple with passion for baking serves thousands of customers out of home
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Sports
What to watch when Memphis faces instate foe No. 13 Vanderbilt
Coach Mark Byington’s Vanderbilt Commodores are undefeated and on what is currently the nation’s fifth-longest win streak.
Premium Health Care Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Memphis Grizzlies Morant ‘questionable’ for Grizzlies game Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies Jackson’s breakout game, Spencer’s career-high propel Grizzlies over Clippers
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis got crushed at Louisville. What’s next for the program?
Food
Evelyn & Olive owner opening new Jamaican restaurant
When Evelyn & Olive closed in 2023, after more than a decade in operation, many assumed the hiatus would be brief. Even the owner.
Food Memphis rapper 8Ball debuts coffee brand
Suburbs
New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Officials in Bartlett and Arlington are hoping to entice developers to breathe life into vacant land and fund critical infrastructure needs.
Premium Collierville Coming in hot: Collierville opens new fire station
Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Avatar,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at the Orpheum
If you’re looking for more grown-up counterprogramming, there’s “The Housemaid,” an apparent thriller from “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig.
Premium Arts & Culture Metal Museum plans to open Overton Park space in 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Chanukah is about the strength of faith and finding light even in the darkest of times
“Whether Chanukah falls in middle or late December, this is the season when long anticipated movies are released, including the second movie installment of the iconic Broadway musical ‘Wicked.’”
Guest Columnists Echols: ‘It’s weird when your kids know things you don’t’
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: MSCS opens security facility, active shooter simulator
Today, we’re talking to enterprise reporter Laura Testino about her first-hand look inside the facility and what the district hopes to accomplish.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more How Merit Academy pursues excellence in literacy
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 15
Ready for today’s sudokus?