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This summer, Congress passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” bringing big changes to charitable giving starting in 2026. One of the most notable updates: if you take the standard deduction, you’ll now be able to deduct cash gifts—up to $1,000 for individuals, or $2,000 for married couples—directly to qualifying charities.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Chorus presents its annual performances of Handel’s masterpiece oratorio "The Messiah," with three concerts: Tuesday, December 2, at Germantown United Methodist Church; Wednesday, December 3, at Lindenwood Christian Church; and Thursday, December 4, at Maples Memorial United Methodist Church in Olive Branch. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk’s Office must fix issues causing criminal case delays or risk having to appear in court themselves.

Featured: Juliet gets a fresh beginning in & Juliet at Orpheum Theatre; Ed Scroo is demanding all debts be paid before Christmas Day in If Scrooge was a Brother at Hattiloo Theatre

Looking to make your giving go further? Two strategies are especially helpful: “bunching” your donations and giving appreciated assets.

Kacky Walton spoke with Bruce Newman, producer of "Acoustic Sunday Live — The Concert to Protect Our Aquifer," an event uniting nationally known and local blues and Americana artists in support of protecting, conserving, and responsibly managing the Memphis Sand Aquifer.

Ballet Memphis’ annual production of "The Nutcracker" opens at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m., with additional performances on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14.

A Memphis company, PT Services Inc., has been fined and placed on probation after pleading guilty to violating the Clean Air Act, according to court documents.

Kacky Walton spoke with Greg Belz of the ArtWorks Foundation about this year’s "WinterArts" holiday market, which showcases affordable gifts from more than 50 local and regional artists.

Darel Snodgrass spoke with Orpheum Theatre Group President and CEO Brett Batterson about several upcoming holiday events.