Crime is down. But do Memphians feel the difference?
Crime continued to fall across the board in Memphis in 2025 and residents say they feel safe right now. But they also want to see an approach more targeted at addressing the root causes of crime.
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January 2026
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‘Playing offense, not defense’ with health: Physical therapy practice built for long-term health
Founded by Memphis natives Clay and Emily Jones, 901PT is redefining physical therapy by slowing down care, focusing on long-term health and helping patients stay active for life.
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Opinion: What makes a life worth living?
“Standing near the end of a long life exposes us to how little we truly know about another person’s inner journey, even someone we loved, even someone who shaped us.”
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Ahead of pivotal three-game stretch, Tigers believe they’re ‘capable’
A three-game stretch that starts with a matchup against Tulsa on the road Wednesday, continues versus Wichita State on the road Jan. 24 and ends with a rematch with FAU at home Jan. 29 will provide as good an idea as any as to what these Tigers are made of.
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After London win, Ja Morant says he wants to be in Memphis
Ja Morant said those who know him know he is loyal. He has a Grizzlies tattoo, and that should tell you he doesn’t want to be traded.
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Lakeland might have found a new city manager — and it’s an internal candidate
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners terminated the contract of former City Manager Michael Walker on Nov. 3, citing an “erosion of trust” involving several personnel decisions.
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Ask the Memphian: What twists of fate led to the founding of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens?
Through improbable twists of fate and the generosity and foresight of Hugo and Margaret Dixon, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens has become a jewel in the city’s cultural landscape.
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Will Ja Morant play in London? Grizzlies coach says ‘good chance’
Ja Morant went through Grizzlies practice Saturday, and his availability in London looks more promising than in Berlin.
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‘Young Warriors’ is more than a movie made in Memphis; it’s the start of a film ecosystem in Memphis
As “Young Warriors” wraps filming across Memphis, a local production company is proving the city can be both the setting and the engine for films with national reach and deep local roots.
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What to watch when Memphis takes on UTSA
The Tigers should look to enforce their will against a Roadrunners team on a 10-game losing streak.
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With Musk’s Mississippi turbines, controversy meets innovation
While people in the Memphis area grapple with the real-world effects of xAI’s “rapid execution” in Mississippi, many see a company that is innovating its way to become a major player in the worldwide AI race.
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London Calling: Nike flaunts two Grizz players, one who is surprise soccer fan
The Grizzlies got the full London experience before Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic. Nike is capitalizing on the presence of the Memphis stars.
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Opinion: The digital world has created a massive dating gap
“The solution requires a dual approach, addressing both the immediate need for better meeting places and the deeper social crisis affecting young men.”
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Lakeland Prep high school has new principal
The middle and high schools are splitting at Lakeland Preparatory next year.
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MPD’s first woman motorcycle cop retires — sort of
The first woman to lead the Memphis Police Department’s motorcycle unit is retiring after 39 years. But she’s not leaving for good.
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Recipe Exchange: Perre Magness’ cheddar and pepper jelly crumble bars
Are you jelly yet? With these crumble bars, you definitely will be.
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A long week for the Grizzlies ends in Berlin defeat
The game, which sold out minutes after tickets released months ago — 14,500 strong — was the first regular-season contest ever played in Germany.
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Rachel Davis to run for Collierville Schools board
Rachel Davis moved to Collierville because keeping her kids in the district was important. Now she’s seeking election to the suburb’s Board of Education.
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The Early Word: Vigil mourns Good, and a bill would bar where ICE can go
Mississippi leaders tout the new xAI data center, Gussied Up gives an update and the Tigers land a quarterback.
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Ford suppliers to pay $5M in property taxes to Stanton, Tenn., throughout 10 years
“Rebuilding Main Street and creating a vibrant downtown continues to be my main priority,” Stanton’s mayor said. “This funding gives Stanton the ability to move from planning to construction and to invest in the core of our town.”
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Buckley: Aaron Bradshaw is down. Who steps up? Memphis soon finds out.
With already thin frontcourt depth, who will the Tigers turn to as big man Aaron Bradshaw battles knee and ankle injuries?
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Bailey: Trees gone, doctors on the way
With the disappearance of trees along one stretch of Wolf River Boulevard, the suburb’s medical corridor should soon get new offices.
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Thousands more applied for Tennessee vouchers. What does that mean for Shelby County?
Last year, 5,500 Shelby County students got about $45 million in public funding to use at private schools by participating in the state’s two major school voucher initiatives. Even more vouchers could be on the way.
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The Early Word: Lee Harris talks jail reform, and a wing spot flies the coop
State Republicans plan immigration crackdown, Beale Street gets a big boost and the “face of MIFA” is stepping down.
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Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it
Fleur was meant to be a French/American Southern fusion restaurant located in the former Fancy’s Fish House space in One Beale.
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