Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

Memphis big man Dain Dainja scored 16 points in a span of less than seven minutes in the Tigers’ AAC-opening win over Florida Atlantic.

Jaxson Dart threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns in his final collegiate game, leading No. 16 Mississippi to a 52-20 romp over Duke in the Gator Bowl.

Exhale, Memphis. The Tigers didn’t even make you sweat in the conference opener. Final: Memphis 90, Florida Atlantic 62. The real challenge is the next 17.

The No. 21 Tigers appeared to come out of the gate with a point to prove against the Owls — and they rarely let up through the course of 40 minutes.

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Box score: Memphis 90, FAU 62

This is the box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Florida Atlantic University Owls on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Florida.

After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of throat cancer, Mike O’Neill decided to put his life story on paper and published a book. 

Germantown plans to appoint a new school board member by the end of January. Seven finalists were chosen after 14 applications were submitted.

Sharonda Rose received recognition as the top school leader in the western district of Tennessee.

Can you solve this week’s word search?

If one of your resolutions is to eat more of Memphis’ culinary offerings, we’ve got you covered.

The United Football League has released the Memphis Showboats’ 2025 schedule, including five home games.

Unlike some budget-friendly ramen joints that cut corners, Nagoya’s broth delivers a depth and complexity that holds its own — especially against others around the city.

This week, wrestle your way into 2025, make a Memphis-centric zine and see Bone Thugs-n-Harmony for real this time.

Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson retires from his seat, following local and state-level complaints about his controversial bail decisions.

Currently, owners can have RVs or food trucks within the front of a house or garage.

Will Saturday be the first time brothers Cam Spencer and Pat Spencer play against each other in the NBA?

Don Nix, who played with the Mar-Keys, produced numerous records for famous acts and contributed “Going Down” to the rock lexicon, has died.

Temperatures may barely rise above freezing while low temperatures could drop into the teens. Combined with forecast northerly wind, wind chill values could be dangerously cold.

Word Flower is a fun and challenging game that people of all ages can enjoy.

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.