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January 2026
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New THC laws will reshape how Tennessee eats, drinks and gets high
THC products were a small fraction of one liquor wholesaler’s West Tennessee sales just a year ago, but they are now on track to rival traditional liquor, beer and wine sales.
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Money, MATA, xAI: Top Memphis City Council votes of 2025
The most important Memphis City Council decisions of 2025 were about the flow of city funds, the city-owned bus system, what to do with property tax revenues from xAI and the council’s relationship with the Mayor’s office.
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The Early Word: xAI is expanding, and Marshall Steakhouse is, too
Buc-ee’s fans will have to wait, Airbnb party houses are a hot topic (again) and we explain what the new THC law means for your buzz.
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Tom Bailey seeking reelection to Collierville Schools board
Bailey plans to pull his petition Jan. 9, the first day candidates can pick up their paperwork. He is running in the Republican primary.
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With term limits looming, most suburban incumbents still all-in for 2026 races
Even though we haven’t quite reached 2026 yet, candidates for elections in the Northeast Shelby County suburbs already are making their intentions known with many of the incumbents running again.
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DeSoto County dentist office will start 2026 with something to smile about
Happy Smiles Dentistry is opening a new location in Olive Branch, continuing its practice of providing service to children and helping Medicaid families. But first, the dentist office awarded a total of $5,000 to local nonprofits.
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Recipe Exchange: The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad
The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad is a warm, savory dish that is a fun and delicious way to get more vegetables in at lunch or dinner.
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Barksdale brings back all-day breakfast after one-man protest
One determined diner with a handmade sign helped bring all-day breakfast back to Barksdale.
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Paulette’s welcomes new chef to honor original vision — with a modern twist
Harbor Town mainstay Paulette’s Restaurant has a new executive chef at the helm, and he’s resurrected and revamped some of the restaurant’s signature dishes.
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Memphis, Mississippi play key role in new Michael B. Jordan vampire film
“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan collaborate again in “Sinners,” where blues music and Memphis musicians play a major role.
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From Memphis to Milwaukee: Craig Brewer’s journey to his biggest moviemaking stage yet
“With a Christmas Day release in theaters coast-to-coast, with two big stars and a repertoire of well-loved music, ‘Song Sung Blue’ is a pretty good advertisement for the musicians and studios of Memphis.”
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Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Marty Supreme’
Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” arrives with the tagline “Dream Big.” But Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” one-ups it with the tagline “Dream Huge.”
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The Arts Beat: New year, more art
What’s coming in 2026? Museums, band reunions, new concert venues, landmark anniversaries, a handful of funny guys and portals to parallel universes.
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Grizzlies 25: O.J. Mayo rained jumpers for four drama-filled Memphis seasons
A once heralded prep prospect, O.J. Mayo arrived in the NBA with a compact, high-elevation jumper that’s among the smoothest FedExForum has ever seen.
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Grizzlies notebook: Coward’s comp, Aldama’s spot and the injury crown
Grizzlies fans have compared Cedric Coward to Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard, but does the Memphis rookie have a better player comparison in Oklahoma City?
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What will new Memphis football coach prioritize in the transfer portal?
The NCAA transfer portal officially opens Jan. 2, and the Memphis Tigers are heading into the new year with a laundry list of needs.
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Memphis’ jumbled rotation, expectations before American play
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin answer some of the most pressing questions as the Tigers prepare to open conference play against North Texas.
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Grizzlies stumble against Wizards — again — in failed bid for .500
Sunday night in Washington, the Grizzlies squandered a 19-0 third-quarter run before losing 116-112.
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Herrington: With Ja Morant back, the Grizzlies face some big questions
The Grizzlies face a decision with Ja Morant. It could be years away. But, with the trade deadline now approaching, could it be a matter of weeks? Plus: Four promising recent team trends.
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Buckley: Penny Hardaway had portal problems. Some lessons to be learned.
Last offseason didn’t go as planned for coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers basketball program. Is it too late to salvage this season as American Conference play is about to begin?
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Buckley: Dug McDaniel seems to care. But do all the rest of the Tigers?
Perhaps not everyone has bought in. Perhaps not everyone cares. Perhaps some are simply cashing a check. A leader like Dug McDaniel would know.
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Pool school: Mother-daughter team have taught kids to swim for decades
When she began offering swim lessons nearly 40 years ago, Holly Self had no idea she was starting a family legacy.
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Buckley: 20 turnovers in an ugly win. Hardaway has a plan to trim the count.
The Memphis Tigers got away with 20 turnovers in a win over North Texas. That has to change deeper into American Conference play, and Penny Hardaway knows it.
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Grizzlies sign Christian Koloko to second 10-day deal
Koloko averaged 2.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 18.6 minutes across five games for the Grizzlies this season.
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