Calkins: There’s no quit in Precious Achiuwa and the Memphis Tigers who remain
On the day James Wiseman was supposed to return from suspension, the Memphis Tigers rallied to beat South Florida by refusing to give up.
Aug. and Nov. ballot candidates begin campaign moves
Republican Charlotte Bergmann, who is seeking to once again challenge Democratic Cong. Steven Cohen this election year, kicked off her campaign this weekend at a gun-shooting range. Other contenders in other primary races on the August 6 ballot are making their moves as well.
Saturday storms take down trees, power throughout Memphis area
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division representatives say they hope to have all power restored by the end of Monday after storms Saturday knocked out power for many across the city and county.
Big guy Jonas Valanciunas has big night as Grizz win fifth straight
Jonas Valanciunas had 31 points and 19 rebounds as the Grizzlies pulled away from the Golden State Warriors in the second half for a 122-102 win.
A quiet, contemplative tradition in Frayser comes to an end
As Christmas approached and 2019 came to a close, the last Catholic contemplative monastery in Tennessee quietly closed.
‘Chauncy’s Chance’ teen charged in murder of neighbor
Chauncy Black, a Memphis teen for whom a viral fundraiser brought in nearly $350,000 to help Black's struggling family in 2016, has been charged with murder four years later.
Camper hopes for Medicaid expansion, voucher repeal as 2020 session arrives
House Minority Leader Karen Camper is seeking a different outcome on Medicaid expansion and the Education Savings Account program as the 111th General Assembly reconvenes this week.
Metro
National Guard could be in Memphis well into 2026 after court ruling
The matter is set for oral arguments on March, 5, 2026.
City of Memphis City of Memphis, Memphis Fire Fighters Association winding down litigation
Metro The AM/DM podcast: The future of Liberty Park
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Feagins has a big day, and the Grizzlies get a big win
Education Memphis Theological Seminary could close in 2026
Business
Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
It’s official: Memphis International Airport will be Frederick W. Smith International Airport.
Premium Health Care Memphis Zoo elephant predicts who will win the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Premium Real Estate New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Business Former Evolve CEO to take plea deal on child pornography charges
Ford Megasite Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
Sports
Memphis vs. NC State: What to know for the Gasparilla Bowl
The Tigers look to snap a three-game losing streak as they try to beat a power conference school for the third consecutive postseason.
High School Sports Undefeated Central boys basketball team winning with guarded optimism
Memphis Grizzlies Jackson, defense bring Grizzlies unlikely win at Minnesota
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ upset bid comes up short in overtime loss to No. 13 Vanderbilt
Memphis Tigers Football Charles Huff has a 5-year, $10 million deal as Memphis football coach
Food
$15 deal: Shepherd’s pie at the Brass Door
The dish’s seasonings are simple — salt, pepper, Worcestershire and bay leaf.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Park + Cherry’s mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Suburbs
Coming in hot: Collierville opens new fire station
Collierville opened its sixth fire station Tuesday. The station is the biggest in the suburb and features the county’s first Safe Haven Baby Box.
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Arts & Culture
From Memphis to Milwaukee to Christmas Day: Craig Brewer’s journey to his biggest moviemaking stage yet
“With a Christmas Day release in theaters coast-to-coast, with two big stars and a repertoire of well-loved music, ‘Song Sung Blue’ is a pretty good advertisement for the musicians and studios of Memphis.”
The To-Do List Carol like its 1837, explore a winter wonderland and have a beer with Santa
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: The future of Liberty Park
Liberty Park was supposed to be an economic catalyst for Memphis. It still could be, but so far, the tax growth it needs hasn’t come to fruition.
Education The AM/DM podcast: MSCS opens security facility, active shooter simulator
Games
Sudoku: Dec. 17
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.