The 114th Tennessee General Assembly convenes in Nashville today with an aggressive, but perhaps quick, agenda. 

It’s a big week in politics and governance. 

State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and County Commission Chair Shante Avant discussed the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration role on “Behind The Headlines” as well as legislation that would allow a state takeover of Memphis schools.

January is traditionally one of the slowest times of the year when it comes to social events. But it’s not the case this weekend.

Jee Vahn Knight discusses Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time, the next phases of expansion and how their business model works, on this week’s Sidebar.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ win over the Spurs and discuss the latest Memphis injuries.

In 2025, Memphis’ number of murders declined more than 25% since the year before. 

Recently, The Daily Memphian obtained daily Task Force reports between October and early December, giving us more insight into the operations than ever before. 

The greater chestnut weevil hadn’t been definitively seen since the 1990s. Many assumed it was extinct. But not two scientists at the University of Memphis. 

On Behind The Headlines, reporters discuss top local stories of 2025, including the link between the Memphis-Shelby County Schools ouster of Marie Feagins, and the arrival of the National Guard.

Interested in a plant-based lifestyle? Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips has thoughts and tips. 

During the AM/DM AMA, we talk about media bias, xAI and what might happen with The Station. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Ja Morant’s return, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s positive trajectory and the options on the table for the Grizzlies this trade deadline. 

We know how many of Memphis’ elected officials feel about the task force, but what about regular people, just trying to live their lives? What do they think?

After the countdowns and the ball drops, there’s still plenty happening this week. 

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.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, hopefully you like music or comedy. Or both. 

Sarah Leach, The Daily Memphian’s director of fundraising and development, joins Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”

A new strategic plan should take Collierville into 2050, but what that will look like — and what it will mean for the town — is still up in the air. 

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap a pair of losses for the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder. 

The shift to gas-powered trucks means West Tennessee isn’t tied to the nation’s precarious EV market. 

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. 

The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.

We’re wrapping ourselves in holiday music and movies this week.