At 5-foot-0, FACS’ 8th grade basketball player is long on heart and potential
Despite his height, Eric Blount Jr. is making an impact on the Crusaders’ varsity basketball team.
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January 2026
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Arlington approves new pocket neighborhood south of I-40
The homes are expected to appeal to empty nesters.
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Germantown’s The Standard development could generate $2.2M in taxes
Once the new restaurant, 320 apartments, new retail and parking garage are fully operational, the economic impact to the local economy is estimated at $61.9 million.
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Coalition plans to address Southaven officials over xAI turbines
Citizens concerned about xAI’s move into Southaven are generating signatures on a petition asking to be heard on the development.
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The Early Word: Ex-bank CEO pleads guilty, and the xAI fight goes south
State lawmakers have big plans, the Grizzlies are broken again and two nonagenarians find love all over again.
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Collierville to review roads, waivers and greenbelt tied to Thompson Machinery relocation
Improvements to the future Thompson Machinery site in Collierville are needed before the company can relocate to the suburb.
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What Memphians can expect in the 2026 TN General Assembly
School takeover, immigration and access to contraceptives are set to dominate the 2026 Tennessee General Assembly. Here's what Memphians should know ahead of the gavel.
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Political roundup: Mike Williams picks a race, Cohen doesn’t endorse, more
Former Memphis Police Association president Mike Williams picks a race. Also, a nonendorsement by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, a new city policy director and a review of the Election Commission’s revamped website.
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Liberty Bowl’s SEC, AutoZone deals hinge on pending CFP decision
A decision expected by Jan. 23 could impact the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s conference affiliation contracts and spur a renewal agreement with its Memphis-based title sponsor.
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Former bank CEO pleads guilty to child porn charges
“I plead guilty,” Former Evolve Bank & Trust CEO Robert Hartheimer said. “It is a decision by me because I’m guilty.”
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Herrington: As injuries and losses mount, the Grizzlies season could be taking a turn
With a losing streak, new injuries to Ja Morant and Cedric Coward and a crowded coming schedule, this Memphis Grizzlies season may be at a crossroads.
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‘Not a slam dunk’: Germantown faces high-stakes decision for Carrefour redevelopment
Germantown’s first-ever TIF is under review for The Standard Germantown, the mixed-use development replacing Carrefour at Kirby Woods.
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Buckley: Is the Liberty Bowl doomed? Far from it, one Memphian says.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl executive director Steve Ehrhart addresses the future of the game, which saw Navy beat Cincinnati in the rain after a week of fun in Memphis.
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The Early Word: Calkins retires from radio, and here’s a look at 2025 crime
Local Venezuelans react to Maduro’s capture, MSCS could close two more schools and we look at the local origins of Dashboard Jesus.
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It’s alive! Everyone thought this insect was extinct, but 2 Memphis scientists discovered the truth.
As far as anyone knew, the greater chestnut weevil was long gone, a victim of the same blight that has killed an estimated 4 billion chestnut trees in the U.S. in less than a century.
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Will Memphis close 2 more schools this year? Futures of last state-run ASD schools in limbo.
Two schools will exit the nearly defunct, state-run Achievement School District this summer. Their fates lie with MSCS officials, who have yet to decide if the schools will remain open or be closed.
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From New Canada Road to The Lake District, 2026 set to be a big build year for Lakeland and Bartlett
Officials in Bartlett and Lakeland have plans for the coming year, some that include the directions for their suburbs, but also whether they intend to seek new terms.
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Ask the Memphian: What are the Mississippi origins of Dashboard Jesus?
Decades ago, drivers planted a plastic Jesus on their car’s dashboard to provide a bit of religious safety as automobiles became more prevalent on the road.
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Coward injured as Lakers complete comeback vs. Grizzlies
The season sweep by the Lakers will sting, but the immediate worry for Memphis is the health of its budding rookie Cedric Coward.
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Tiger football games help veterans ‘just trust the moments’
How do cannons, crowds and the roar of the Memphis Tigers help veterans combat fear and isolation as they work through PTSD?
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Venezuelans in Memphis feel euphoria now that ‘nightmare’ is over — but dreams for future uneasy
Venezuelans in Memphis cheered the removal of their home country’s president but express fear and uncertainty about what comes next for the beleaguered South American nation.
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Table Talk: I’m catering Christmas dinner this year
“In my home, Christmas isn’t typically about one meal; it’s about several.”
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Bailey: Collierville shows several improvements to its emergency response
Collierville added several improvements this week to enhance the safety in the town.
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Trinity Church gets donated property in Collierville
Trinity Church, which has met in a gymnasium at Schilling Farms, will move its congregation westward to a home of its own.
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Grizzlies can’t get out of their own way in loss to Sixers
Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo found himself answering questions about the rotations again after a loss in overtime to Philadelphia.
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