Memphis leaps Cincinnati in AP Top 25 as the Tigers and Bearcats are poised for a huge matchup with New Year's Six implications Friday afternoon. 

Seeking a seventh House term representing Shelby County’s District 83, state Rep. Mark White stands on his record of “education reform” and defends support of the governor’s education savings account legislation, which is set to take effect in 2020.

The Grizzlies’ better-than-expected early season record was built on close wins and late Ja Morant heroics. They got one of the two on Saturday night as the NBA-leading Los Angeles Lakers survived their visit to FedExForum with a 109-108 win. 

Tigers scored 42 straight points, overwhelming South Florida on the road in the first multi-interception game of the year.

James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.

Santa Claus took a quick break from his hectic schedule at the North Pole to celebrate the beginning of the Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Marching bands, community leaders and dance groups paraded down Elvis Presley Boulevard. While Christmas cheer was abundant, neighborhood pride remained a prevalent theme among participants.

The Tigers held onto a late lead against Ole Miss behind strong performances from Precious Achiuwa, DJ Jeffries and Alex Lomax. 

The next piece of Bartlett’s master plan to enhance the city’s connectivity is headed toward construction starting early next year. It’s one of several greenway projects preparing to move forward next year. 

The chairman of the Legislature’s Joint Government Operations Committee is refusing to hold hearings about a $4 million rural grants pool some lawmakers are calling a “slush fund” designed to reward legislators who voted for the governor’s voucher bill.

Ethan Burns throws for 304 yards; Lincoln Pare runs for two touchdowns as Houston stays unbeaten.

Carol Coletta of the Memphis River Parks Partnership discusses the future of Tom Lee Park and the riverfront with reporter Bill Dries and host Eric Barnes.

The spirit of the season is being tested. But a twist on the holiday story shows us the bright star from East will prevail. 

On The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast, incoming City Council member J.B. Smiley Jr. said he would like to have a voice in the current council's decision about residency requirements. But he said he accepts if the referendum on the matter is approved by the current council before members leave office. He also said concerns about reliability if MLGW breaks ties with TVA might be a "scare tactic."

It was a rainy day in Memphis Friday, but Penny Hardaway was all sunshine and rainbows. 

Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant was only 4 years old when LeBron James made his NBA debut. But he's not overwhelmed by playing against him and the Lakers, or the prospect of seeing a lot of purple and gold in the stands Saturday night at FedExForum.

Jimmy Gentry and Chris Thorn of P.O. Press are headed to Interim Restaurant and Bar in East Memphis beginning Saturday.

FedEx volunteers and Operation Warm, a Philadelphia nonprofit that gives coats to needy children, combined for coat giveaways at Bruce and LaRose elementary schools in Memphis this week.

The NCAA Division II Committee on infractions says CBU head tennis coach MJ Garnett provided impermissible benefits to an international prospect on two occasions.

Memphis organizations held youth-focused Global Entrepreneurship Week events. 

A highly regarded veteran of Memphis journalism, government and marketing has joined The Daily Memphian to write and curate a news digest that will be emailed each morning to readers.

The young Memphis Grizzlies were good enough to beat a strong Utah Jazz team and bad enough to be run off the court by the depleted Golden State Warriors. But kids will be kids. 

On Behind The Headlines, Memphis River Parks Partnership President Carol Coletta offered few clues about what the mediation over the redesign of Tom Lee Park will mean. 

Here's a look at this week's playoff games involving local teams, including the state's best defense vs. a high-octane offense as Whitehaven visits Houston on Friday night.

Here are a handful of Memphians who've altered our music, our food, our landscape and the game of golf.