Spending ‘labor day’ in the maternity ward
At Methodist Le Bonheur’s Women’s & Children’s Pavilion, every day is Labor Day — to the tune of 4,400 new babies last year.
One year later: Where the cases against Cleotha Henderson and Ezekiel Kelly stand
Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped and murdered on Sept. 2, 2022. Three days later, a shooting spree paralyzed the city. One man was arrested in each case. Here’s where those cases stand.
A year after week that roiled city in pain, scars remain unhealed
What happened in early September 2022 still feels startlingly raw and for many, it has become the new measure of the sense of peril.
Rodolfo Berger ‘grateful to God to be alive’ year after rampage
“There’s no room for hate. Life’s too short. Hate only brings more problems to you,” said Fabiola Francis.
Silverfield’s assessment after watching film; injuries update
The Tigers defense only allowed 91 total yards last week and will take the nation’s top defense into Saturday’s game at Arkansas State.
Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Bartlett, Fairley, Middle College, Mitchell, St. Benedict and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
Team USA falls to Lithuania in FIBA World Cup
The U.S. is going to the Paris Olympics next summer. Lithuania made sure that was the only good development for the Americans on Sunday night, when it pulled off a basketball World Cup stunner.
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer will open a Memphis location
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer will bring its scratch-made food to the Cordova area.
Memphis missing-person alerts rose after Eliza Fletcher’s disappearance
“We learn from our mistakes,” an MPD spokesperson said. In August 2022, Memphis Police Department posted five missing-person alerts on Twitter. In September, after the abduction of Eliza Fletcher, nearly 45 alerts were posted.
Here’s who else is running to be Memphis’ next mayor
These other 10 contenders are on the October ballot for Memphis mayor.
Strickland unlikely to appoint new economic development head before leaving office
The post will have been vacant for more than two years if a new head is not named before Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland leaves office.
Horn Lake proposed budget sees no millage increase
Horn Lake’s aldermen will consider the DeSoto County city’s new fiscal year budget on Tuesday.
Crosstown Concourse hosts annual Record Swap and Zine Fest
Music lovers, record collectors, zinesters, artists, punks and poets alike were participants at the festival taking place in Crosstown’s Central Atrium.
Metro
Top County Commission votes: MSCS board elections, budget, ethics
Many of the issues the current commission voted on will persist into a new year that includes county elections.
unlocked State Government State senator to introduce legislation targeting school board member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
Elections First five qualify as 2026 Shelby County primary field takes shape
Unlocked City of Memphis Money, MATA, xAI: Top Memphis City Council votes of 2025
Unlocked City of Memphis New THC laws will reshape how Tennessee eats, drinks and gets high
Business
Want to be healthier? Local app makers are looking out for you.
A new wave of Memphis-connected health apps is giving residents real-time tools to track stress, manage chronic conditions and adjust care without waiting for a doctor’s visit.
Real Estate First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold
unlocked Business Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Real Estate Buc-ee’s in West Memphis and Fayette County delayed
Business XAI buys building for 3rd Memphis-area data center in Southaven
Sports
Navy faces Cincinnati in AutoZone Liberty Bowl with a full roster
Navy has one big advantage over Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Not only have the Midshipmen won three straight games, but they also have everyone on board for Friday's game against the Bearcats.
Sports Chambliss, Carneiro lift Ole Miss past Georgia in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals
unlocked Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: 20 turnovers in an ugly win. Hardaway has a plan to trim the count.
Sports Gallery: AutoZone Liberty Bowl parade
Unlocked Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ Sincere Parker makes first public comments since July arrest
Food
Table Talk: A year-end roundtable ... minus the table
As the year closes, the table remains what it has always been — a place to gather, to recalibrate, to keep going.
unlocked Business Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Suburbs
‘Save the Harrold’ campaign reimagines historic Millington building
After years of vacancy and deterioration, Millington has begun renovation of one of its oldest structures – the Harrold Building -- updating and repairing the space that has served as everything from a slaughterhouse to Old Timers Restaurant.
unlocked State Government State senator to introduce legislation targeting school board member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
Arts & Culture
Hike, paddle, mediate or wrestle your way into a new year
This week, an Elvis tribute artist pays tribute to Elton John, and Navy takes on Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
FULL ACCESS Visual Arts Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Opinion
Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
“As organizations set goals for the new year, there’s one resolution that belongs at the top of every leadership agenda: be ready to save a life.”
Shelby County Opinion: Why the Shelby County Clerk’s Office deserves our attention
Podcasts
How clear is the line between immigration stops and MPD policy?
Activists responding to immigration police calls on behalf of those detained said on “Behind The Headlines” the lines look blurred at times as a police stop is followed by a federal presence.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: 2026 begins
Games
Sudoku: Jan. 1
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?