Buckley: Is the Liberty Bowl doomed? Far from it, one Memphian says.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl executive director Steve Ehrhart addresses the future of the game, which saw Navy beat Cincinnati in the rain after a week of fun in Memphis.
Blake Horvath leads Navy to victory over short-handed Cincinnati in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Horvath scored on a 2-yard run and had scoring passes of 30 and 13 yards on a wet field and in overcast conditions at the 67th annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl.Related content:
LaRavia, Smart stick it to old team in win over Grizzlies
Former Grizzlies Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart made clutch plays for Los Angeles as the Lakers pulled away from Memphis during the fourth quarter. Related content:
Box score: Lakers 128, Grizzlies 121
NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday, Jan. 2 in Los Angeles.
Memphis saw lowest number of murders since 2015
Memphis saw a 26.4% decline in murders year over year.
Nearly 90% of Task Force immigration arrests started with traffic stops
The Daily Memphian obtained daily reports on the Task Force’s work between Oct. 1 and Dec. 8, and analyzed each day’s report to determine how every arrest started.
What to watch as Memphis faces Rice in first American Conference road game
The Tigers (6-7) will look to win their first game away from Memphis this season when they take on the Owls (6-8) at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston on Saturday (2 p.m., ESPN+).
Memphis officially announces coaching staff hires
Many of head coach Charles Huff’s hires had already been reported, but the Tigers made the additions official with their announcements.
Bailey: Hold the jerky for a year. Buc-ee’s ain’t comin’ to Fayette County yet
Well, if you were planning on having some Beaver Nuggets this year from the Gallaway location, you need to put your taste buds on hold.
Food Files: Maciel’s on Summer closed, Byway Coffee No. 2
Plus, 7Brew is set to plant another location and another Piccadilly To-Go could come to Memphis.
Grizzlies sign Christian Koloko to second 10-day deal
Koloko averaged 2.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 18.6 minutes across five games for the Grizzlies this season.
‘Wellness January’ begins with free fitness and nutrition classes (plus inspiring movies)
A monthlong menu of healthful activities will culminate Jan. 24 with the Church Health Crosstown 10K/5K, which is famous for its indoor afterparty.
Tom Bailey seeking reelection to Collierville Schools board
Bailey plans to pull his petition Jan. 9, the first day candidates can pick up their paperwork. He is running in the Republican primary.
Chambliss, Carneiro lift Ole Miss past Georgia in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals
Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game with 6 seconds left to put Ole Miss in front for good in a 39-34 victory over Georgia in a College Football Playoff in the Sugar Bowl.
Sudoku: Jan. 2
Ready for today’s sudokus?
Daily Jigsaw: Goodbye Clement and Mitchell
Today’s puzzle is of Clement Hall on the campus of the University of Memphis and was taken by Mark Weber.
Daily WordRow: Jan. 2
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Metro
Tennessee tourism aims to fight AI fakery
Only one in 20 travelers could identify a real photo of a Tennessee outdoor tourism spot when shown alongside an AI-generated image. Here’s how the state’s Department of Tourist Development plans to counter that.
Elections T.J. Hardaway to run write-in campaign for late father’s state House seat
Elections Eight candidates certified for Criminal Court judicial race
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Sawyer is suspended, and free art is coming to Downtown
Update Education Memphis developer Billy Orgel will chair Memphis schools takeover
Business
Winchester Commons snapped up for $17.1 million
DLC Management Corp., in partnership with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, bought six properties in five states, including the shopping center at Winchester Road and Hacks Cross Road.
Premium Transportation & Logistics Tennessee tourism aims to fight AI fakery
Transportation & Logistics Current airport board takes care of business in what may be last meeting
Premium Real Estate Inked: Sonic Drive-In coming to East Memphis
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Baptist earns cybersecurity award
Sports
Memphis’ Sincere Parker makes first public comments since July arrest
The 6-3 guard, who finished with 10 points for his eighth double-digit scoring game of the season Wednesday, finally broke his silence.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Uncomfortable conversations coming for Memphis basketball, and more 2026 Memphis sports predictions
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Herrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Why the Memphis sports year was so disappointing — and what can be done now
Premium Sports How quarterback Blake Horvath helped revive Navy football
Food
$15 Deal: Maeve’s Tavern’s chicken salad lunch special
Gracie Driver’s favorite way to test out restaurants, especially those with a higher price point, is by going there for lunch.
Collierville Collierville could get second location for drive-thru coffee
Suburbs
Aviation technology school’s plans soar near Millington airport
Tennessee College of Applied Technology i is building a new campus near the Millington-Memphis Airport - a $41 million investment -- that will help with training and maintenance.
Arlington Arlington commission approves site plans for new sports complex, 7 Brew Coffee
Arts & Culture
Tennessee tourism aims to fight AI fakery
Only one in 20 travelers could identify a real photo of a Tennessee outdoor tourism spot when shown alongside an AI-generated image. Here’s how the state’s Department of Tourist Development plans to counter that.
Music 8Ball & MJG bring Memphis rap to NPR’s Tiny Desk
Opinion
Opinion: As bus riders suffer, Memphis needs to turn MATA around
“Last year’s audit made people believe MATA cannot be redeemed. But it is imperative that we not give up. Memphis should be a world-class city. Quality transit attracts employers and gets people to work on time. It also keeps people from going into debt just to maintain a working vehicle.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Complex texts, TikTok attention spans
Culturally, we’re all probably reading a little less. But what does that mean for a place like Rhodes College, which prides itself on teaching students the classics?