Proposed legislation would severely restrict abortion in Tennessee
Republican Gov. Bill Lee recently announced a package of legislation designed to ban abortion in Tennessee.
Four interstate shootings continue 2019 trend
A highway shooting this week was the fourth of the year and continues a trend of 45 on Memphis roadways last year.
Grizzlies Mailbag: End of a win streak, Jonas Valanciunas’ role, trade/free agency speculation
Was the recent Grizzlies' winning streak a mirage? Is Jonas Valanciunas' defense a problem? How should the Grizzlies be thinking about their future? The Grizzlies Mailbag ponders these questions and more.
Reconfigured airport terminal will be tight fit for airlines
The CEO of the Airport Authority says when the new concourse B opens in about a year, it will require a concourse manager to work with the air carriers. And the construction of six new gates will probably follow in the next phase, Scott Brockman said.
MLGW seeks firmer grasp of aquifer study’s progress
Memphis Light, Gas & Water's new contract with University of Memphis on a five-year aquifer study adds data and reporting requirements designed to keep the utility abreast of research activity.
Memphis the latest victim in chaotic college basketball landscape
The Tigers are still focused on winning the conference even after a 40-point loss at Tulsa.
AAF Memphis recognizes Ehrlich’s advertising career
Jerry Ehrlich joins the ranks of the most prominent advertising executives who have influenced Memphis clients and the community for decades.
Developers: Snuff District plan won’t block public access to river
Task force continues work on plan to improve Orange Mound
The Orange Mound Initiative task force continued to define its plan to improve economic conditions in the neighborhood, and the transfer of Land Bank properties is seen an important early step.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Elvis’ birthday and suburban school board races open
Also happening this week: Saturday marks the three-year anniversary of Tyré Nichols’ death.
Premium Metro National Guard numbers swelled in mid-November, documents show
Public Safety Trump claims Memphis crime drop due to Task Force
Premium Metro Venezuelans in Memphis feel euphoria now that ‘nightmare’ is over — but dreams for future uneasy
Metro After US topples Maduro, Memphis-area leaders react
Business
Buckley: Is the Liberty Bowl doomed? Far from it, one Memphian says.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl executive director Steve Ehrhart addresses the future of the game, which saw Navy beat Cincinnati in the rain after a week of fun in Memphis.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care Anyone can do science: How a little girl from rural Louisiana became a research leader at UTHSC
Health Care Lymphatic massage gains momentum in Memphis
Business Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen
Sports
Calkins to leave local sports talk radio after two decades
Geoff Calkins has been a fixture in Memphis sports talk radio since 2004. He’s giving up his daily show this week.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ narrow win at Rice
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis escapes Rice. Tiger fans should probably get used to days like this.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football tracker: Who did Memphis sign in the transfer portal?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis ekes out win over Rice for first road victory of season
Food
Recipe Exchange: The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad
The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad is a warm, savory dish that is a fun and delicious way to get more vegetables in at lunch or dinner.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Soul Fish’s crawfish tacos have crunchy inside and chewy shell
Suburbs
How a Southaven principal found her calling as DeSoto County’s Administrator of the Year
April Rucker has a new title to go with her job as principal at Southaven Intermediate School. She is also the Administrator of the Year for DeSoto County Schools.
Premium North Mississippi McLendon rolls out legislative priorities, including removing sales tax on groceries
Arts & Culture
Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Also in January, Central High alumni get separate exhibitions at the Buckman Center and the Botanic Garden.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Hear Detroit jazz, Memphis soul and a ‘Genius Grant’ winner in January
Opinion
Echols: A friendship 84 years in the making
“In a world where loneliness is an epidemic, I wondered what could possibly go into cultivating a friendship like this one.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
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 Two of the biggest Memphis stories of 2025 have a surprising connection
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 4
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.