Arts Beat: Hear Detroit jazz, Memphis soul and a ‘Genius Grant’ winner in January
A local band celebrates a new album and a decade of creating music, while two singers proclaim Memphis R&B is not dead (via concert).
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January 2026
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How a Southaven principal found her calling as DeSoto County’s Administrator of the Year
April Rucker has a new title to go with her job as principal at Southaven Intermediate School. She is also the Administrator of the Year for DeSoto County Schools.
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Table Talk: A year-end roundtable ... minus the table
As the year closes, the table remains what it has always been — a place to gather, to recalibrate, to keep going.
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State senator to introduce legislation targeting school board member who supported Lindsey Whiteside
As the federal trial for Lindsey Whiteside is delayed by a month, a DeSoto County state senator is seeking legislation targeting officials who vouched for the former youth pastor charged with sexual battery with a minor.
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Shelby County traffic fatalities are way down, and MPD credits outside manpower for the decline
The number of traffic fatalities in Shelby County dropped by almost a third in 2025, and MPD credits its officers as well as the extra help provided by state and federal officers.
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‘Save the Harrold’ campaign reimagines historic Millington building
After years of vacancy and deterioration, Millington has begun renovation of one of its oldest structures – the Harrold Building -- updating and repairing the space that has served as everything from a slaughterhouse to Old Timers Restaurant.
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Bailey: Hold the jerky for a year. Buc-ee’s ain’t comin’ to Fayette County yet
Well, if you were planning on having some Beaver Nuggets this year from the Gallaway location, you need to put your taste buds on hold.
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Martin: Uncomfortable conversations coming for Memphis basketball, and more 2026 Memphis sports predictions
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time for John Martin’s annual list of Memphis sports predictions for the new year.
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Opinion: A Memphis treasure is being lost
“Memphis has always been a place where faith and public life intertwine.”
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Anyone can do science: How a little girl from rural Louisiana became a research leader at UTHSC
About a year and a half ago, Dr. Jessica Snowden became the vice chancellor for research at UTHSC as well as a professor in the College of Medicine — and she has big plans for the university.
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Martin: Memphis escapes Rice. Tiger fans should probably get used to days like this.
It’s a win, to be sure. The Tigers are 2-0 in league play and have won three in a row. But can you really look at this team and think the arrow is pointing up?
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McLendon rolls out legislative priorities, including removing sales tax on groceries
With the Mississippi legislative session opening this week, state Sen. Michael McLendon has put together his wish list of issues he would like to see addressed for his constituents.
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National Guard numbers swelled in mid-November, documents show
In the days before a Nashville judge ruled on the legality of Gov. Bill Lee’s deployment of the Tennessee National Guard, hundreds more guardsmen surged into Memphis, according to public records.
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Meet the big food company in Memphis you don’t know exists
With 3,500 employees and facilities in nine communities in the eastern part of the U.S., the Memphis-based company makes snacks for some of consumers’ favorite brands.
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From The Heights to the ’burbs: Community builder Jared Myers to shape Bartlett’s next chapter
Bartlett has a new economic development manager who took over the role at the first of December and is learning all the key players in the suburb.
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Bible education program expanding into Germantown and Collierville public schools
Some Collierville and Germantown students will get Biblical education during school hours next year. It’s allowed by a 1952 ruling by the United States Supreme Court.
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Bailey: Maybe pillowcases at Youth Village should be a reminder to help year-round
A group of volunteers makes pillowcases for the incoming residents at Youth Villages, and maybe we all should take that as a reminder to help folks in need all year.
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Collierville gift shop keeps it in the family
Watty Brooks Hall opened her shop on the square more than 26 years ago, offering a unique collection of gifts and decor for multiple generations of customers.
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Where do baby zoo animals come from? Maybe not exactly where you think
The Memphis Zoo is identifying pregnant animals and using innovative techniques to bring endangered species back from the brink of extinction.
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While board finds xAI’s air emissions permit valid, they were skeptical of natural gas turbines
At a hearing that displayed a clash of environmental activism and the city’s business establishment, the Air Pollution Control Board said the controversial air emissions permit will stand. But it may come with a policy change.
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MSCS gets better report card in third year of state letter grades
About one in three local schools improved their letter grade, and one in five scored worse.
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15 Memphis schools could close as part of plan to improve buildings
Interim MSCS Superintendent Roderick Richmond speaks on possibly closing 15 schools, improving buildings and blight.
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The Early Word: A look at xAI’s power bills and food worth your gas money
U of M wants to raze two aging halls, the school takeover issue might come back and the Grizz get out-Wizzed again.
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New year, new laws: Tennessee legislation that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Changes to immigration, cannabis regulation and changes to retirement are among the new laws beginning in 2026.
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The Early Word: Best food we ate in 2025 and new laws that start in 2026
New gas turbines are coming to Southwest Memphis, drag racing returns to Millington area and Le Bonheur unveiled one of the biggest murals in Memphis.
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