A public school teacher on vouchers: “Let’s be honest, today we’re far more interested in satisfying our own personal interests and we expect the taxpayer to foot the bill. We are entitled.”

A Memphis law firm with expertise in estate planning and trusts will join forces with one well-versed in real estate, corporate, and labor and employment law.

The year in politics was topped by the presidential general election and several local election races that warmed political fires left untended by the distant campaign for president. The top political stories of 2024 also include the transition from elections to governing for other leaders.

The roll call of notable Memphians, or people with ties to the city, who died in 2024 is a long one. Our list includes a few who made their mark on the Bluff City.

2024 also marked the lowest number of homicides in the city since 2019.

Ready for today’s sudokus?

With the win, the Tigers (3-9, 1-0 AAC) are 1-0 in conference play for the first time since the 2011-12 season and the first time as a member of the AAC. 

Memphis’ game against FAU represents one of only three remaining Quad 2 or better opportunities on the Tigers’ schedule.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young marked the first year of his four-year term as mayor at a New Year’s Day prayer breakfast where he talked about “turmoil” in schools and other “drama” locally.

In honor of the Grizzlies flipping the calendar with a burst of good vibes, here are four Grizzlies things of late that Chris Herrington liked.

Simpson’s hiring comes after former deputy head coach and safeties coach Charles Clark left to be the defensive backs coach at Purdue.

Ole Miss, which is trying to reach double-digit wins in consecutive years for the second time in school history and the first time since 1959-60, faces Duke in Thursday night’s Gator Bowl.

A lauded multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter comes to Germantown Performing Arts Center, two Memphis songbirds play a joint bill at Crosstown Arts and more for music in Memphis this month.

A new Arlington retail strip is planned, Timber Creek Plaza will have a new tenant and the mobile tire-repair shop Tire Installation will have a new corporate headquarters.

Abbi Nichols began baking on her own around age 12 on a whim. A few years later, she had an idea that would eventually lead to a profitable business.

The state is capping the E-Plex landfill south of Wolf River Boulevard, west of Bray Station Road and north of Frank Road. Officials want to make sure its existence as a landfill has ended for good.

The Memphis Tigers need another scoring option. No. 3 snapped out of a two-game slump to show he can be that guy.

Fine dining, fried chicken and a new deli are among the types of restaurants opening or expanding in the coming year. 

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, Orgill and nexAir announce promotions and additions. 

The Grizzlies’ two available stars, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, combined for 69 points as Memphis improved to 2-1 on its road trip.

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Welcome to the end of 2024. As it relates to the Memphis sports scene, this was a tough year. But there’s hope. Next year could be bountiful for the local teams.

Police arrested two suspects in a string of 13 armed robberies in the last two weeks, officials said. Police are likely looking for additional suspects but wouldn’t confirm.

The Tigers finished a nonconference schedule that KenPom ranks as the fourth-toughest in the country with a 10-3 overall record. What does that mean for their NCAA Tournament prospects?