1982 Liberty Bowl: How Bear Bryant’s parka made it from Memphis to a museum
On a wet, frigid December night 40 years ago, Alabama’s legendary coach bundled up in a coat from a Korea that is the last vision of him for many.
On Grizzmas eve, Memphis has thoughts of payback
“I’ve been waiting for this game since the schedule came out,” Dillon Brooks said. “I’m happy to play on Christmas. I’ve always wanted to play on Christmas. ... Everyone as a collective group has been waiting for this game.”
Downtown Memphis makes strides to a more walkable future
As an influx of projects slowly but surely rise against Downtown Memphis’ horizon, the city inches toward walkability. But “you don’t get walkable communities thinking solely of pedestrians.”
Eight years after closure, Haywood County’s Hospital is back in business
Less than one hour north of Memphis, Haywood County Community Hospital has reopened, bucking a statewide trend of rural hospital closures that carved out a health care desert between Memphis and Jackson.
Roger Wolcott, dedicated to homeless, dies in Calif. hospital
The founder of Memphis' Constance Abbey ministry to the homeless died early Saturday, Dec. 24, of injuries sustained in a biking accident near San Francisco.
Recipe Exchange: Kelly English’s milk punch (and Jennifer’s, too)
It’s another one, two punch in our regular reader exchange. This week, it’s milk punch made two ways, one in a batch and the other by the glass.
Hernando mayor: ‘We have in no way given up on our parks’
City officials are looking for ways to finance park improvements despite the defeat of a tax dedicated to that purpose.
Gary Parrish leaving 92.9 FM
The sports radio talk show host is ending his 13-year run on 92.9FM, but Parrish has another project in the works.
Martin: Is this Penny Hardaway’s best start at Memphis?
Thoughts from John Martin as the Tigers prepare to soon open American Athletic Conference play.
‘Overall’ performance lifts Grizzlies over Suns
The Grizzlies grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and scored 72 paint points in a blowout victory over the Suns on Friday night. Related stories:
Memphis Tigers football signees
The Tigers have signed 23 players during the early signing period that ends Friday, Dec. 23.
2022’S MOST INSPIRING STORIES
‘Memphis’ novelist celebrates fiction debut — and Black women
From the beginning, Tara M. Stringfellow knew she wanted the protagonist to be an artist.
By Elle Perry
Suburban residential home market softening
Nationally, home sales notched their longest streak of declines in 23 years as sales dropped for a 10th consecutive month in November.
Social Club: Memphians top Billboard, NPR best 2022 music lists
Nike releases classic Penny Hardaway sneakers and Memphis artists, producers receive critical acclaim.
Grizzlies podcast: Previewing Christmas week
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the upcoming road trip for the Grizzlies and the bizarre ejection of Ja Morant on Saturday night.
Merry traditions, from the breakfast table to the cocktail shaker
The Biggs and Herrington households like a nice breakfast on Christmas Day, and we say hold the fruitcake. But we respect your right to love it if that’s what makes your Yuletide bright.
Oh, snap: This week’s best photos
Seems everyone is telling Santa what they like. You can get in on the act and tell us which photo you prefer.
Metro
Everybody Speeds: Where HAL 9000 meets the Highway Patrol
The way to curb speeding at first glance might be to put more police officers on the street. But it’s not that simple.
Premium Public Safety Everybody Speeds: Memphis-area tickets are down, but traffic deaths are up
Premium Public Safety Nichols’ attorneys want stay lifted for former cops
Premium Behind The Headlines After building homeless shelter in North Memphis, nonprofit looks south
Business
This women-owned firm has grown from Memphis to 19 states
Founded in 1999, Consilience Group has expanded its presence through word of mouth, referrals and recognition for its work.
Premium Spirit of Memphis Le Bonheur doc retires from Heart Institute he built
Premium Music Made in Memphis Entertainment office, recording studio for sale
Health Care From the bottom to the top: Clinic continues to add wellness treatments
Sports
New Tiger Curtis Givens III has found his way ‘back home’
After spending three years away, LSU transfer and former MUS star point guard Curtis Givens III is making a homecoming with the Memphis Tigers.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies’ Zach Edey suffers injury
Sports Former U of M tennis standout Salisbury is French Open runnerup
Sports Arkansas defeats UT in opening game of Super Regional
Food
Dine with Pride: Drag brunch celebrates parade’s Grand Marshals
Chef Eli Townsend said he always looks forward to the Grand Marshal brunch: “It’s the bittersweet closing of Pride Fest and our last opportunity to celebrate ourselves in this way until next year.”
Suburbs
Lakeland doesn’t raise property tax rate
Lakeland has passed the final reading on its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, maintaining the certified property tax rate set after reappraisal, unlike other local suburbs.
Arts & Culture
The art of connection: Memphis artist crafts community one collage at a time
Through a podcast, artist gatherings, guided walks through Overton Park and his popular collage parties, visual artist and musician Zack Orsborn has found people who are, like, really creative.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Meeting Huey’s onion ring specialist
Edible Memphis editor Stacey Greenberg comes back to “Sound Bites” to talk about her food tour of Mexico City and old-school, longtime Memphis restaurants.