Instead of bedtime stories, Lauran Stimac would request her dad, Memphis-based lawyer Richard Glassman, to tell her about his cases.

Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Big Game, starting with the very first one.

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Amid an icy start to the Tennessee General Assembly’s 2026 session, Memphis legislators have already started filing bills to be considered.

Minneapolis made headlines last month amid efforts by the Trump administration to aggressively crack down on illegal immigration. Similar efforts are happening in Memphis but aren’t as talked about.

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This jigsaw puzzle is from inside Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, and was taken by David Boyd.

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Ty Jerome gave the fans what they wanted to see in his first regular-season game for Memphis, but the Grizzlies weren’t competitive in the matchup with Minnesota. 

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Ty Jerome, in his first game of the season after recovering from a right calf strain, led Memphis with 20 points and six assists but could not keep the Grizz from losing their sixth straight. 

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Minnesota Timberwolves played Saturday, Jan. 31 at FedExForum.

What was planned as a ride through Overton Park became a gathering for reflection as Memphis cyclists joined a nationwide movement to honor Alex Pretti, who was killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis.

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is asking Gov. Bill Lee to amend the Tennessee’s request to FEMA to include the estimate.

The Tigers will look to build upon the momentum from their 27-point win against Florida Atlantic when they play Tulane at FedExForum.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the tulips planted at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

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U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn gets an almost-endorsement from President Donald Trump in her run for governor. Jerri Green talks about ICE and ice. And some campaign finance reports get filed early.

There’s a signature appetizer at Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. in Overton Square that was inspired by a trip to the Big Easy.

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Coach Tuomas Iisalo said the Grizzlies have a personnel disadvantage when it comes to limiting opponent possessions, but there is no help coming. 

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Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

At area grocery stores, customer demand is high, and restocking depends on location and how products are delivered. 

What is keeping the Grizzlies in Memphis? Robert Pera. And that’s it. He’s still the best chance the city has to keep the team.

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FedEx executive Richard Smith said the family inquired about acquiring a majority interest in the team from owner Robert Pera. “But he knows of our possible interest if he ever changes his mind.”

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After painful losses to Tulsa and Wichita State, Penny Hardaway gave his team space to reflect. The result? A win over Florida Atlantic.

Several suburban officials noted they pretreated major roads with a salt and sand mixture. While they continue to treat them, that mixture only works when temperatures are approximately 20 degrees.