More than 300 homicide victims remembered at annual memorial service
The DA’s annual Season of Remembrance memorial service for homicide victims honored more than 300 people lost to violence this year.
Memphis Tigers headed to the Hawaii Bowl
The Tigers will be playing in their eighth straight bowl game, this one in a warm and far-flung locale, and all attendees must be fully vaccinated.
Calkins: For the Memphis Tigers faithful, it’s a time of hope and angst
It’s a strange time for fans of Memphis football and basketball. For both programs, there are excellent reasons to believe — and excellent reasons to doubt.
Hit & ruin: Vandalism destroys art honoring dead pedestrians, cyclists
The 69 symbolic figures represented the record number of walkers and bikers who were killed on Memphis streets last year.
The Lake District lights iconic sign in Lakeland
“It’s just an excellent beacon for this community. We’re hoping that planting this sign will cause other things to grow right here where we’re standing.”
Pipkin vaccination site will remain open through Dec. 15
The Shelby County Health Department also issued a new health directive on Monday, Nov. 29.
Tigers fall to 18th in latest AP poll
The Tigers slid nine spots after NIT Season Tip-Off.
How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 12
Tony Pollard gave fans a Thanksgiving treat with a 100-yard kickoff return.
Olive Branch focuses on controlling blight
Concerns about absentee landlords have led Olive Branch and other DeSoto County cities to look at ordinances to control blight.
Grizzlies Insider: Unlucky Grizzlies not worried about good fortune
It’s been that sort of season for Memphis. Each thrilling victory has been accompanied by a disappointing defeat.
Memphis Tigers offensive lineman enters transfer portal
Redshirt junior missed the last three games of the season.
Bluff City Biz: Broker talks Ford’s effect on Shelby County, holiday supply chain
The Shopping Center Group’s Shawn Massey: “The leases we’re signing in Arlington and Lakeland right now are a direct result of Ford coming to town.”
Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87
He played in all four major championships, tying for 11th at both the 1974 PGA Championship and the 1979 U.S. Open.
Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week for Week 1
Standouts from Arlington, Fayette Academy, Memphis Business Academy, Melrose and St. Mary’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2.
Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, MAHS, Millington and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2.
Analysis: How the Tigers can improve on the offensive end
More ball movement and more touches for big men should be an emphasis for Memphis.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Christmas is here! And you can run for county office
Plus, all schools across Shelby County are out for winter break.
Education Memphis leaders lay out reasons for second school closure proposal in Frayser neighborhood
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Business
Movers & Shakers
The Memphis Library Foundation announces new board members.
Premium Real Estate New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Business Alcohol Commission postpones decision on The Station for three weeks
Transportation & Logistics FedEx reports strong 2nd quarter
Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport being renamed after Fred Smith
Sports
What to watch as Memphis looks to snap 3-game losing streak against Alabama State
Memphis, on a three-game losing streak, takes on an Alabama State team that has lost its last five games.
Premium Memphis Tigers Football When it comes to coaching, Charles Huff learned what he needed to know in college — and from his father
Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback AJ Hill to enter transfer portal
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: When it’s late, the Tigers aren’t great. Seriously, what gives?
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Why are Tigers struggling? Penny Hardaway says it comes down to a lack of ‘discipline, sacrifice and buy-in’
Food
Recipe Exchange: P.O. Press’ butter cake
Chef Jimmy Gentry said what makes this dessert special is it has three different textures in each bite: the crispy caramelized sugar, the moist and tender cake, and the gooey cream cheese filling inside.
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Suburbs
Trinity Church gets donated property in Collierville
Trinity Church, which has met in a gymnasium at Schilling Farms, will move its congregation westward to a home of its own.
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Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: What Memphis arts and culture looked like in 2025
From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.
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Opinion
Echols: Love languages, grace and gift cards
“Being filled to the measure of the fullness of God is better than any gift card out there. It exceeds what our carefully curated lists can bring. And it beats the biggest surprise that could ever be wrapped in a box.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: The good side of going viral
Podcasts
Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Christmas music and holiday spirit
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 21
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.