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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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.”

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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. 

In this week’s To-Do List, cozy up with a book at Loflin, revive your dying houseplants with tips from Carmeon Hamilton and mask up for a rave at the Cadre.

The death of a Memphis man in custody at a DeSoto County jail has been turned over to state authorities for further investigation.

A family dinner at Uncle Red’s meant sampling the restaurant’s turkey bowls, with spinach casserole, greens, dirty rice and macaroni and cheese.

The bank ended 2025 with higher profits and earnings per share, posting results above analyst expectations. 

A Mr. Football runner-up, a couple of talented running backs and a massive offensive lineman are among the players who will have new high schools in 2026.

Only 84 students attend Ida B. Wells Academy this year, leaving more than 400 available spots unfilled.

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