Olive Branch has received a multimillion grant from The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund to continue on an ambitious plan for the Lick Creek park.

The middle and high schools are splitting at Lakeland Preparatory next year.

The first woman to lead the Memphis Police Department’s motorcycle unit is retiring after 39 years. But she’s not leaving for good.

While people in the Memphis area grapple with the real-world effects of xAI’s “rapid execution” in Mississippi, many see a company that is innovating its way to become a major player in the worldwide AI race. 

Instead of expanding pre-K access, classrooms may close if Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris doesn’t release local funding, prekindergarten organization First 8 says.

“Team sports push back on our natural inclination toward selfishness, and I celebrate and support anything that makes space for light to gain victory over dark, especially if that light involves a goal, a ball and a reversible polyester jersey.”

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

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the mural outside Fizzy’s Dirty Sodas & More and was taken by Larry Crump.

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Chilly weather didn’t deter workers around the city, including an altruistic team at T.O. Fuller Park, which also holds a place in civil rights history.

The Tigers should look to enforce their will against a Roadrunners team on a 10-game losing streak.

In London, Morant could play his first Grizzlies game in weeks. Could it also be his last?

Ja Morant went through Grizzlies practice Saturday, and his availability in London looks more promising than in Berlin.

The Second Line is moving, Swamp Bar is growing, Restaurant Iris is hosting special lunches and Kelly English is the podcast guest for the first two episodes of Sound Bites in 2026. 

Are you jelly yet? With these crumble bars, you definitely will be. 

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

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the storefront of Westy’s in Downtown Memphis and was taken by Brad Vest.

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Phyllis Aluko said there’s been a shift in people’s attitudes toward crime, punishment and due process, but public defenders play a key role in upholding constitutional standards. 

Memphis’ latest minor-league professional football team has a nickname that pays homage to Memphis music history.

Rachel Davis moved to Collierville because keeping her kids in the district was important. Now she’s seeking election to the suburb’s Board of Education.

Bryant Swing Jr. turned himself in Friday following an investigation of rape at St. George’s outside of school hours.

“Rebuilding Main Street and creating a vibrant downtown continues to be my main priority,” Stanton’s mayor said. “This funding gives Stanton the ability to move from planning to construction and to invest in the core of our town.”

Unconventional project provides new digs for Code Crew, Greater Memphis Chamber, Literacy Mid-South, Moore Tech, Memphis Symphony and Collective Blue Print.

Lakeland commissioners have approved the city negotiating with a veterans group to locate a new center south of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.