Jones becomes the first Memphis Tiger drafted in the National Women’s Soccer League.

“I like the bakery more than the kitchen, so I wanted to bring something new to Memphis — its first South American bakery,” said one of the owners of Cevicheria and Grill Chilemon.

A reporter’s roundtable on the WKNO-TV program “Behind The Headlines” included a discussion of the rough reception MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis got at the year’s first city council session.

Today’s sudoku is a killer. But if you need help, there’s an “assist” dropdown near the top right of the puzzle. 

Connor Mancell leads the way with 18 points as Saints extend their streak.

The Grizzlies lost to the Clippers on Friday night, but the concern will be on Desmond Bane’s left ankle, which forced him to exit during the third quarter. 

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Box score: Clippers 128, Grizzlies 119

After the Ja Morant injury, I got a lesson on shoulder surgery

“This is not a time to panic,” said Memphis Light, Gas and Water president and CEO Doug McGowen. “It’s a time to prepare.”

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Snow, wind and freezing temps: Stormy weather is on the way

Masyn Winn, called up from the Redbirds to St. Louis last season, returns to Memphis representing the visiting Cardinals. The players will be at AutoZone Park Friday evening, Jan. 12.

Williams, once a four-star signee in Memphis’ Class of 2023, announced his commitment to the Knights Friday afternoon on Instagram.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “A Raisin in the Sun” are two of the theater productions that will come alive this month.

Here’s what we learned about labrum damage (in easy-to-understand-terms) from a renowned orthopedic surgeon who says, “I spend every day thinking about shoulders.”

Helena Agri-Enterprises will not receive a PILOT from the Collierville. Board members thought the capital investment was too low.

The airport will offer comprehensive tours on the last Thursday of the month, March through October.

Justin Timberlake will perform at a free, one-night-only concert in Memphis next week, the Orpheum announced.

Collierville Board of Education met Friday to approve a contract for its next leader, Superintendent Russell Dyer.

The National Weather Service says record-breaking cold is likely over the next week — as is snow. 

Bartlett officials turned their rec center and library branch over to private companies with the hopes of better control and cost savings.

A legal challenge to Tennessee’s private school voucher law is back on track after a state appeals court ruled that a lower court erred in dismissing the case.

A memoir that Lisa Marie Presley had been working on at the time of her death will be published this fall.

“I got in touch with Harry and told him my idea. Conduct an experiment. Submit my column ‘Pig Ultimate’ to ChatGPT and ask for three different 100-word reviews: one very positive, one negative and one balanced.”

Mo’Bay Beignet Co., Hog Wild East, BedRock Eats & Sweets are closing. The Ginger’s Bread & Co. will have exclusive carnival season offers, and a new Guthrie’s Chicken is coming to Whitehaven.

Out of the Memphis Police Department’s current complement of 1,912 officers, roughly a quarter of them – 24.9% – were hired in 2022 or 2023. 

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An elite group of Memphis-area Class 1A, 2A and 3A football players earned all-state recognition.