Tigers awarded a bowl trophy in the most disappointing way
Memphis was deemed the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl champion after its opponent withdrew, but for the seniors, the competition was what mattered.
Paul Young: After uncertainty, future of Downtown ‘inclusive’
“It’s my belief that the future of Downtown is one that’s inclusive,” Young said. “When I say inclusive, I mean diverse businesses, diverse residents and diverse experiences. The food, the music, the culture. That’s why Memphis, and its future, is unique.”
Grizzlies a source of holiday cheer for Little Rock Central basketball team
The coach surprised his players with Grizzlies tickets for Christmas. And when the team comes to town on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be history to remember.
Contenders pull petitions for county mayor, Probate Court clerk
The latest contenders in the May county primaries to pull qualifying petitions include a Democratic challenger to County Mayor Lee Harris.
United, Delta cancel flights over Christmas due to Omicron
Delta said it canceled flights Friday because of the impact of Omicron and possibility of bad weather after it had “exhausted all options and resources — including rerouting and substitutions of aircraft and crews to cover scheduled flying.”
About Town: Inside the Memphis Medical District’s transformation
The Memphis Medical District is currently undergoing a transformation with several private and public developments and redevelopments in the works.
Social Club: Fans talk Ja Morant’s return; Memphians react to Music Fest lineup
Grizzlies fans show Ja Morant support and Memphians react to the initial 2022 Beale Street Music Festival lineup.
A grilling destination for BBQ aficionados
Melissa Cookston intended to simply find a hangout headquarters for the World Junior Barbecue League, but then she stumbled upon 12,000-square-feet of space. She’d always wanted a barbecue supply store.
OnPointe Care expands with new Bartlett clinic
An urgent care clinic at the site of the former Easy Way market at 5905 Stage Road provides a bridge between primary care and emergency room services.
Cordova sophomore, St. Agnes senior win fan vote for player of the week
Cordova sophomore K.J. Tenner and St. Agnes senior Skylyn Weisenborn are this week’s high school basketball players of the week.
Conaway: Christmas time, different and the same every time
“Whatever your faith, whether you believe this is a time of anticipation and arrival, or of reflection or celebration, or of renewal or recognition — or all of those — I believe it’s a time to look inside to places only you can visit, to look at the paths traveled and at those who’ve shared the journey then and now, and to know, truly know, you are not alone.”
Metro
‘I want to hit a ball with a weird-looking stick’
More than 100 people gathered Saturday for the Bluff City Brawl, a celebration of the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie and Gaelic football.
photo gallery Spirit of Memphis Planting hope at Shelby Farms
Business MUS names next head of school
Premium Metro Grief to graduation: Woman honors her mother’s legacy after losing three family members in crash
Public Safety Advocates call to halt execution of Memphis man
Business
‘Don’t give up on yourself’: Regional One team defy odds to save officer’s leg
Daniel Prewitt nearly lost his leg after a high-speed chase in Arkansas. That outcome was avoided thanks to a Regional One team that reconnected tiny blood vessels, some smaller than a human hair.
Premium Business Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
Premium Real Estate Long-planned development in one of Memphis’ older neighborhoods moving forward
Premium Financial Services Opinion: Buy Now, Pay Later loans are becoming increasingly popular
Real Estate Affordable housing wins come a few lots at a time
Sports
Luck of the draw: The Grizzlies’ past and future in the NBA Draft Lottery
It will not shock you to read that the Memphis Grizzlies have not historically had great luck in the NBA Draft Lottery.
High School Sports Collierville girls shine at state qualifying meet
Premium Spirit of Memphis Hill: The Grizzlies need luck this weekend? I know where they might find it.
Grizzlies Podcast Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Premium Sports Redbirds recap: Memphis drops consecutive games for third time in 2026
Food
Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
For Memphis retailers and farmers, the current reality is higher prices and tighter supply.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Special Mother’s Day edition, with breakfast and brunch
Suburbs
‘Somebody is going to die’: Collierville considering restrictions for e-bikes, motorized scooters
The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.
Lakeland Vote to give Lakeland elected officials a raise fails
Arts & Culture
Photo Gallery: 2026’s Memphis Art & Fashion Week’s Runway at the Museum
The marquee event of Memphis Art & Fashion Week is Runway at the Museum, held on Friday, May 8, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Spirit of Memphis Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today
Opinion
Calkins: Making Memphis madder — on a week the city best never forget
There is a single spot in Memphis where you can stand in all three congressional districts. It’s an absurdity, yes. And a cause for rage.
Opinion Echols: Will we recognize each other in Heaven?
Podcasts
Grizzlies podcast: It’s NBA Draft Lottery week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and whether Memphis is due for some good luck.
Music The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Baptist groundbreaking
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the groundbreaking of a new hospital in Fayette County and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.