U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem invoked Memphis Saturday as the DHS sought to explain federal officers killing 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. 

Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said Memphis should dodge the severe effects of the freezing rain.

“Their blood runs through my veins, and many of them walked in the light of grace the same way I am doing this week, just earlier on the timeline. God loved them, and he loves me, too.”

“It’s more of a buyer’s market, but I would not call it a full-on buyer’s market,” the Memphis Area Association of Realtors’ new president said.

Former Tiger and current Arkansas running back Sutton Smith talked about his NCAA transfer portal decision and why he didn’t play in the Gasparilla Bowl despite being dressed.

From recruitment to his agents, former Michigan State and new Memphis Tigers defensive lineman Stone Chaney sheds light on how the NCAA transfer portal really works these days.

Since the main ingredient steams in its own juices and the flavorings you’ve added, the result is an incredibly tender, moist and positively scrumptious dish.

This French cooking technique is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to cook fish or chicken.

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The recent overhaul of the Houston, Texas public school district inspired Tennessee Republicans’ push to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Today’s puzzle is from the mixed-use Northside Square development and was taken by Mark Weber. 

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Right now, Memphis isn’t the dominant team in the conference. It’s not even second-best in the conference. It’s a mediocre program that is currently in seventh place.

As the thermometer dips to single digits, the winter storm that’s relished by sledders and the Memphis Zoo polar bears threatens lives of unhoused Memphians. 

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Memphis falls behind early and never catches up to take its third consecutive conference road loss.

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The declaration will help the state receive federal assistance with the storm.

Memphis continued to wait for the winter storm’s full effects Saturday afternoon as leaders remained apprehensive about the arrival of freezing rain that is expected to last through the night.

Memphis International Airport is set to be open Sunday, Jan. 25, but passengers are strongly urged to contact airlines to make sure flights haven’t been canceled or delayed.

If Ja Morant is dealt before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, the injury update would mean he has likely played his final game for the franchise.

The snow coating hides as much as an inch of icy sleet, so travel outside — walking or driving — is discouraged, the National Weather Service says.

Memphis emergency officials cautioned Saturday that the full effect of the winter storm has not yet been felt.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ goals as he leaves office at the end of August include negotiating new terms for funding universal prekindergarten services across the county.

Nothing is more comforting on a chilly winter day than a steamy bowl of soup, especially when the weather forecast is for ice and snow.

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