The Day After: Memphis special teams overshadowed by defense
The Memphis special teams' top-notch performance against Ole Miss was overshadowed by Adam Fuller's stellar defense.
Calkins: A big win for the little brother
Memphis ends the Ole Miss series with an emphatic 15-10 win.
Boyd: 15 Memphis albums worth digging for in the record store
Some choice selections from Memphis' lesser known songbooks in recognition of 901 Day. Let it be a legend to help you map out your own Memphis musical treasure hunt.
Carver High School alumni celebrate with picnic in the park
Although George Washington Carver High School was closed and replaced with a similarly named charter school, alumni congregate each year to celebrate at a massive picnic in the park.
Active shooter training workshop offers plan for crisis
With the number of “active shooter” incidents growing across the country over the past 20 years, people are increasingly interested in preparedness.
Ole Miss defense a ‘bright spot’ in 15-10 loss to Memphis
While the offense struggled, the defense gave Ole Miss a chance before falling to Memphis 15-10 Saturday.
Metro
State senator to introduce legislation targeting school board member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
As the federal trial for Lindsey Whiteside is delayed by a month, a DeSoto County state senator is seeking legislation targeting officials who vouched for the former youth pastor charged with sexual battery with a minor.
Elections First five qualify as 2026 Shelby County primary field takes shape
Public Safety What to expect on Beale Street this New Year’s Eve
Unlocked The Early Word The Early Word: xAI is expanding, and Marshall Steakhouse is, too
City of Memphis Here’s what hit the headlines in Memphis this year
Business
TVA moving ahead with natural gas turbines in Southwest Memphis
The turbines TVA plans to construct are intended to be used when the electric grid sees high demand.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Business Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen next year
unlocked Spirit of Memphis Local mission-driven apparel company returns to its roots
Unlocked Real Estate Food Files: Could Cava come to the Mid-South? And, The Artist Table hosts all-you-can-eat ramen.
Sports
Herrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview.
Unlocked Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies can’t get out of their own way in loss to Sixers
Unlocked Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why the Memphis sports year was so disappointing — and what can be done now
Sports How quarterback Blake Horvath helped revive Navy football
Memphis Tigers Basketball What to watch as Memphis opens American Conference play against North Texas
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 Food News Best bites of the year: DM writers dish about their favorite plates of 2025
Suburbs
State senator to introduce legislation targeting school board member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
As the federal trial for Lindsey Whiteside is delayed by a month, a DeSoto County state senator is seeking legislation targeting officials who vouched for the former youth pastor charged with sexual battery with a minor.
Unlocked North Mississippi Worth the drive: Hop in the car and give one of these Mid-South restaurants a try
Arts & Culture
What to expect on Beale Street this New Year’s Eve
Memphis police are promising a noticeably heavier presence on and around Beale Street as 2025 becomes 2026. Here’s what else to expect Downtown.
The To-Do List Hike, paddle, mediate or wrestle your way into a new year
Opinion
Herrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Ask Me Anything edition
During the AM/DM AMA, we talk about media bias, xAI and what might happen with The Station.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies podcast: Morant returns; trade deadline approaches
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 30
Ready for today’s sudokus?