With the disappearance of trees along one stretch of Wolf River Boulevard, the suburb’s medical corridor should soon get new offices.

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.

In this edition of Food Files: Fancy Cat Cafe in Southaven offers coffee and cats. Gibson’s Donuts made some upgrades, but “everything is back to normal.” And Carrington Oaks Coffeehouse in Collierville has reopened.

“These Afghan immigrants are not criminals. These are our neighbors. They did not enter the United States illegally and they have not violated any of the prescribed guidelines our government has given them.”

This jigsaw puzzle is from the National Ornamental Metal Museum’s A Day of Tasters event and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play. 

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Students at Lakeland Prep are preparing for a weekend robotics competition where an outstanding performance could earn them a spot in the state championship next month.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris torched President Donald Trump at the Orpheum Theatre, calling his administration “callous, corrupt and incompetent.”

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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“It’s time, and I’m very happy with my decision. I have no regrets,” Chism said.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is calling for stronger reforms at the Shelby County Jail, saying the Sheriff’s plan falls short amid a rise in inmate deaths and what he described as a “lack of basic humanity.”

Braylon Williams and Reese Harrell win fans’ choice vote. But who takes our OrthoSouth Grizzlies Players of the Week? 

Fleur was meant to be a French/American Southern fusion restaurant located in the former Fancy’s Fish House space in One Beale.

Saturday is the most likely date the Grizzlies would reveal some sort of decision about Morant’s availability for the London game.

Memphis regained the lead in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t stop an Orlando surge in the final minutes.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday Jan. 15, 2026.

Tanger Outlets in DeSoto County will soon be the new home of Pottery Barn.

Sally Jones Heinz is retiring as executive director of MIFA. “There isn’t an organization like this anywhere in the country,” she said. “It’s the best.”

State Republicans announced a slate of legislation intended to combat illegal immigration into Tennessee, while opponents decried the agenda. 

A man convicted in 2010 of a murder three years earlier was not the killer, according to Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy. Instead, another person has been charged and is awaiting extradition from Oklahoma.

DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment. 

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott said the series “reflects our commitment to scheduling nationally relevant matchups that elevate our program.” 

With already thin frontcourt depth, who will the Tigers turn to as big man Aaron Bradshaw battles knee and ankle injuries?

The City Council member and City Court Clerk died this past September.