The Memphis City Council pushed forward with plans for Hyde Square and moved swiftly through a shortened agenda in its second online session in a row.

The Lakeland School System resurrected an old name for its new middle school.

Stranded on a South Pacific island with Rachel McAdams? Be careful what you wish for in Sam Raimi’s “Send Help.”

The City of Memphis released $8.5 million to prekindergarten organization First 8 Memphis. The funds could keep some classrooms afloat while city, county and First 8 officials remain in negotiations for a long-term funding plan.

The city’s policy of not clearing the smallest neighborhood streets was questioned by several council members.

The ordinance changes include allowing one more liquor store in the town.

“We ask the Shelby County administration to find a path forward with First 8 Memphis so that our school system and all other operators are not expected to fill a sudden budgetary gap that we cannot afford.”

Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.

Today’s puzzle is of a snow-covered Downtown Memphis and was taken by Mark Weber.

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

Memphis lawmaker Brent Taylor sponsors a bill to keep naturalized and dual citizens out of party primaries. 

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It was the first win for the Grizzlies on their home floor since Jan. 11 against the Brooklyn Nets. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 137, Timberwolves 128

Led by a huge double-double from Kamryn Green, the Gryphons made their coach look prophetic.

The Grizzlies used long-range shooting to build a double-digit lead in the first half, and maintained a double-digit advantage through much of the fourth quarter.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

The Memphis Tigers coach, who took over in 2018, had an encouraging message during his weekly radio show Monday, a little more than 24 hours after the Tigers took a 78-76 loss to Tulane.

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If Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee achieves his goal, Tennessee would spend more than $303 million in public dollars on vouchers next fiscal year to help send 40,000 students to private schools across the state.

From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort. 

As winter storms left parts of north Mississippi isolated, a Memphis caterer partnered with a disaster relief group to deliver meals to those who needed them. 

A new state budget was just introduced, with funds for Memphis, raises for teachers and a reminder that Tennessee has a funding shortfall for infrastructure needs.

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Ford will resign from his position on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners and will never again run for elected office.

A change for Memphis library employees could end up as city charter amendment for the November ballot or the final vote on the referendum ordinance could be delayed as it was last week.

With hoops on hold, we revisit Memphis’ standout high school players of the week.

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway keeps the faith despite 11 losses so far this season.