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MATA’s interim CEO Bacarra Mauldin addressed the myriad problems facing the transit system, even while noting progress on some fronts.

Fairley, MASE and Melrose also advance in the state football playoffs with quarterfinal victories.

On Friday, Sharon Young was honored for her decades of providing daily, hands-on care for her patients at Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab. 

During this year’s annual Methodist Healthcare Luncheon at The Peabody, actor Dennis Quaid discussed his patient-advocacy work and shared memories of filming in Memphis.

If the company gains in value, employees could collect 80% of their salaries in the eventual payout, said Bill Seely, Varsity Spirit president. 

DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced “Operation Final Departure” to help the incoming Trump administration with its vow to deport immigrants. Barton’s effort will focus on inmates in the DeSoto County jail.

The City of Memphis plans to invest additional resources Downtown — including almost 200 more cameras — to make the area safer. 

The TBI is investigating, and the sheriff’s office does not currently believe anyone else was involved in the inmate’s death. 

The Grizzlies are looking for a winning streak. Their best chance for a long one may come before the end the year. 

“I think he was used by his brother,” the prosecutor said after the sentencing. “I think he knew better, and he obviously knew things were fishy and that he shouldn’t be doing these things. He is not a criminal.”

Lakeland continues to work with Tax Increment Financing in hopes of generating revenue for other projects, such as roads and infrastructure.

“The new venue will be a unique addition to the city and bring even more exciting shows to Memphis,” said Grant Lyman, president of Live Nation Southeast. 

The Rebels are 10-point favorites heading into the Swamp and will be an even bigger choice in their regular-season finale against Mississippi State next week.

Daniel Chatham announced this week that he will step down from the Germantown school board at the end of the year, raising questions about the timing of the decision.

The primary focus for the Vols will be playing well enough to convince the College Football Playoff committee that they have recovered from the loss to Georgia.

State returns from a bye after losing at Tennessee and seeks to end a 10-game SEC losing streak dating to last season.

The Tigers left almost as much to be desired as they did to be celebrated against the Dons.

For the fifth year, the Christmas in Bartlett Market and Festivities will welcome the holidays in the suburb’s A. Keith McDonald Pavilion. 

One of Tennessee’s top Republican leaders says his team will review all of a local judge’s criminal cases following a series of controversial bail decisions.

Vinculo Coffee Roasters is now using K-Cup packaging, becoming the first local roaster to do so. 

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Flyway Brewing in the Edge District and Non-Vintage Wine Bar in the Broad Avenue District are open. Charcuterie and bakery shop Graz’n Tables is changing locations — and maybe its name. 

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Led by Dain Dainja’s 18 points and seven rebounds, the Tigers (4-0) outscored the Dons (4-1) 46-33 in the second half to avoid what would’ve been a letdown ahead of next week’s Maui Invitational.

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Box score: Memphis 68, San Francisco 64