The Early Word: Calkins retires from radio, and here’s a look at 2025 crime
Local Venezuelans react to Maduro’s capture, MSCS could close two more schools and we look at the local origins of Dashboard Jesus.
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January 2026
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It’s alive! Everyone thought this insect was extinct, but 2 Memphis scientists discovered the truth.
As far as anyone knew, the greater chestnut weevil was long gone, a victim of the same blight that has killed an estimated 4 billion chestnut trees in the U.S. in less than a century.
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Will Memphis close 2 more schools this year? Futures of last state-run ASD schools in limbo.
Two schools will exit the nearly defunct, state-run Achievement School District this summer. Their fates lie with MSCS officials, who have yet to decide if the schools will remain open or be closed.
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From New Canada Road to The Lake District, 2026 set to be a big build year for Lakeland and Bartlett
Officials in Bartlett and Lakeland have plans for the coming year, some that include the directions for their suburbs, but also whether they intend to seek new terms.
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Ask the Memphian: What are the Mississippi origins of Dashboard Jesus?
Decades ago, drivers planted a plastic Jesus on their car’s dashboard to provide a bit of religious safety as automobiles became more prevalent on the road.
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Coward injured as Lakers complete comeback vs. Grizzlies
The season sweep by the Lakers will sting, but the immediate worry for Memphis is the health of its budding rookie Cedric Coward.
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Tiger football games help veterans ‘just trust the moments’
How do cannons, crowds and the roar of the Memphis Tigers help veterans combat fear and isolation as they work through PTSD?
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Venezuelans in Memphis feel euphoria now that ‘nightmare’ is over — but dreams for future uneasy
Venezuelans in Memphis cheered the removal of their home country’s president but express fear and uncertainty about what comes next for the beleaguered South American nation.
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Table Talk: I’m catering Christmas dinner this year
“In my home, Christmas isn’t typically about one meal; it’s about several.”
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Bailey: Collierville shows several improvements to its emergency response
Collierville added several improvements this week to enhance the safety in the town.
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Trinity Church gets donated property in Collierville
Trinity Church, which has met in a gymnasium at Schilling Farms, will move its congregation westward to a home of its own.
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Grizzlies can’t get out of their own way in loss to Sixers
Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo found himself answering questions about the rotations again after a loss in overtime to Philadelphia.
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Herrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview.
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Memphis’ Sincere Parker makes first public comments since July arrest
The 6-3 guard, who finished with 10 points for his eighth double-digit scoring game of the season Wednesday, finally broke his silence.
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What to watch as Memphis faces Rice in first American Conference road game
The Tigers (6-7) will look to win their first game away from Memphis this season when they take on the Owls (6-8) at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston on Saturday (2 p.m., ESPN+).
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State’s grades of suburban schools range from A to D
Some suburban districts' grades were low due to Tennessee’s required growth for students with the most need.
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The Early Word: Paulette’s hires new Guy; Task Force opinions are all over
Candidates get in line for county ballot, another inmate died at 201 Poplar and the Tigers actually win a game.
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The Early Word: Santi Claus came to town; plus, Christmas Day movies
Westwood High may be saved from closure, Bartlett hires a new business booster and we look at what the Tigers are doing wrong.
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New THC laws will reshape how Tennessee eats, drinks and gets high
THC products were a small fraction of one liquor wholesaler’s West Tennessee sales just a year ago, but they are now on track to rival traditional liquor, beer and wine sales.
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Money, MATA, xAI: Top Memphis City Council votes of 2025
The most important Memphis City Council decisions of 2025 were about the flow of city funds, the city-owned bus system, what to do with property tax revenues from xAI and the council’s relationship with the Mayor’s office.
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The Early Word: xAI is expanding, and Marshall Steakhouse is, too
Buc-ee’s fans will have to wait, Airbnb party houses are a hot topic (again) and we explain what the new THC law means for your buzz.
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Tom Bailey seeking reelection to Collierville Schools board
Bailey plans to pull his petition Jan. 9, the first day candidates can pick up their paperwork. He is running in the Republican primary.
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With term limits looming, most suburban incumbents still all-in for 2026 races
Even though we haven’t quite reached 2026 yet, candidates for elections in the Northeast Shelby County suburbs already are making their intentions known with many of the incumbents running again.
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DeSoto County dentist office will start 2026 with something to smile about
Happy Smiles Dentistry is opening a new location in Olive Branch, continuing its practice of providing service to children and helping Medicaid families. But first, the dentist office awarded a total of $5,000 to local nonprofits.
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Recipe Exchange: The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad
The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad is a warm, savory dish that is a fun and delicious way to get more vegetables in at lunch or dinner.
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