Calkins: As trade deadline looms, Grizzlies need help
It’s exactly one week until the NBA trade deadline. And the Grizzlies need help!
Portland’s Lillard outduels Grizzlies in 42-point performance
Damian Lillard’s 42 points were too much to overcome in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Related story:
Tyre Nichols marched to the beat of his own drum
Tyre Nichols was a skateboarder. He was a photographer, and he also loved sunsets — especially at Shelby Farms Park. Nichols’ friends say his spirit will change conversation about policing City to release full audio and video footage in Nichols caseRelated stories:
Ice storm warning extended to noon Thursday
The Memphis area can expect freezing rain and sleet for tonight through Thursday morning with temperatures as low as 20 degrees. Memphis area schools announce Thursday closures due to icy conditionsRelated story:
FedEx to lay off 10% of officer and director teams
Following two back-to-back quarters that saw FedEx report earnings well below company expectations, the shipping giant has been enacting sweeping cost-cutting initiatives.
Paul Young has most money in Memphis mayoral campaign coffers
The DMC president raised $347,482 since September compared to the $311,719 raised by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner and $300,000 by businessman and philanthropist J.W. Gibson.
Table Talk: Elwood’s No. 2 used to be a Leonard’s; February lunch takes us to Catalonia
Plus, Alcenia’s B.J. Chester-Tamayo killed it during her “Good Morning America” appearance: “Betty Joyce will feed your head, your heart, and, baby, I got your stomach.”
Gabe Kuhn to succeed Gary Parrish on 92.9 FM ESPN
The former Memphis Tigers offensive lineman is leaving Sports 56 to replace the popular show host on a competing sports talk radio station.
February Friday lunch: Panta for Catalan food
Our February readers lunch is Feb. 17 and, a word to the wise, space is limited.
Tigers add a few on National Signing Day, load up on transfers
Transfer portal pickups dominate NCAA official signing period announcements for Memphis football. Tigers football recruiting: Meet the Memphis players announced Wednesday Tigers Football Insider: Memphis announces new director of recruitingRelated stories:
Former Tiger Don Bramlett dies at age 60
Don Bramlett lettered in Memphis football during the 1983 and 1984 seasons. He also played in three games for the Minnesota Vikings.
Second Elwood’s Shack to open on Park Avenue
A former member of the Memphis Sandwich Clique is taking the reins as general manager, too.
Attacking standout Bruno Lapa joins 901 FC
The midfielder was a first-team all-USL selection in 2020.
State’s rejection of HIV prevention money is ‘significant’ loss to some Memphis groups
Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to reject federal funding for HIV prevention is a “debilitating and destabilizing move for our organization,” said OUTMemphis’ executive director.
Metro
The AM/DM podcast: The 2026 election season starts ... now
Because of term limits, Shelby County will see a new mayor, new sheriff and new county clerk — positions currently held by Lee Harris, Floyd Bonner Jr. and Wanda Halbert, respectively — elected in 2026.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Churches, liquor stores and gas-powered pickup trucks
Education Is Tennessee’s ban on religious charter schools unconstitutional? Attorney General says likely.
Premium Elections With term limits looming, most suburban incumbents still all-in for 2026 races
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: Why does Memphis require liquor stores to be 1,500 feet away from a church or school?
Business
Ford shifts gears: Will produce gas-powered trucks, instead of EVs at BlueOval City
The Tennessee Truck Plant could produce other vehicles in the future, but for now, it will be the auto giant’s “Built Ford Tough” models.
Premium Real Estate Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
Premium Real Estate New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Premium Business Ask the Memphian: Why does Memphis require liquor stores to be 1,500 feet away from a church or school?
Premium Business From worry to relief: Stanton neighbors welcome Ford’s gas truck pivot — and the promise it brings
Sports
Memphis Tigers football portal tracker
Here is a running list of moves involving Memphis in the NCAA transfer portal. Sutton Smith is one of the latest to enter the portal.
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies provide update on Brandon Clarke
Memphis Tigers Football Charles Huff’s coaching staff at Memphis starting to take shape
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Cam Spencer plays like nobody wants him — because nobody did
Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies make roster move, add a center
Food
Ask the Memphian: Why does Memphis require liquor stores to be 1,500 feet away from a church or school?
In this week’s “Ask the Memphian,” we explain how that distance came to be and compare it to other populous cities across Tennessee.
Premium Dining Guides What to order: Surf and turf at Porch & Parlor
Suburbs
With term limits looming, most suburban incumbents still all-in for 2026 races
Even though we haven’t quite reached 2026 yet, candidates for elections in the Northeast Shelby County suburbs already are making their intentions known with many of the incumbents running again.
Premium Collierville Trinity Church gets donated property in Collierville
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.
Premium Arts & Culture Herrington: My favorite films of 2025
Opinion
Opinion: Increasing voter turnout is laudable. Feagins’ mayoral candidacy is not.
“It’s one thing to wage a public fight against a divided MSCS board. It’s quite another to wage a costly political campaign against other, far more entrenched opponents.”
Premium Guest Columnists Echols: Love languages, grace and gift cards
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: The 2026 election season starts ... now
Because of term limits, Shelby County will see a new mayor, new sheriff and new county clerk — positions currently held by Lee Harris, Floyd Bonner Jr. and Wanda Halbert, respectively — elected in 2026.
Shelby County Services helping poor county residents are putting ‘Band-Aids on bullet wounds’
Games
Daily WordRow: Dec. 22
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.