“It is suspicious that MLGW prefers to generate power — TVA’s job — rather than publicly admit TVA is hobbled. Whose interests are being protected?”

From lighting displays to Christmas parades, let our guide help you make the most of the holiday season. Plus, a reader shares her favorite latke recipe.

Keep those fingers crossed. If all goes well, Memphis could be as close to full strength as they will get this season just in time for Christmas. 

Dr. James Downing, president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is leading a $12.9 billion, six-year strategic plan — the largest investment in the hospital’s history. 

“I don’t think there’s ever a great resolution in this,” Trenary’s daughter, Brittney Rowe, told The Daily Memphian. “It’s the lesser of a bunch of very difficult choices. But here we are.”

How did Upadhyaya shuffle teams around in his Associated Press poll voting after a week of chaos in college basketball?

The U of M has said that the city can’t have seats on the foundation board, setting up a potential showdown over the vote Tuesday to transfer ownership of the city-owned stadium.

Standouts from Lewisburg, Southwind, St. Benedict, St. George’s and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from FACS, Hillcrest, MUS, Power Center Academy and White Station are up for consideration this week. 

Funding for a Whitehaven High School STEM Center is among the votes Shelby County commissioners are expected to take Monday.

The undefeated Tigers could bring home a national championship — but the club faces challenges because it isn’t fully funded by the university.

“About three years ago, the railroad tore out the tracks and then they just stopped taking care of it, and that’s how we got it,” said Brendan Duffy. “I just kept emailing and calling around to different people, and they sent me a lease.”

As Jazmin Miller heard the stories of relatives who have lived on Jonesland’s 66 acres, an inescapable, larger narrative began knitting itself in her brain. She’ll discuss the history of the Plantation Alley land in a free lecture.

The General Assembly approved private school vouchers by a one-vote margin in 2019, with some supporting the program because it applied only to Memphis and Nashville. Now, Lee wants anyone, regardless of income, to have access to discounted private school tuition.

“It’s expensive to hire security guards to protect your business,” said the owner of a local security firm, “but it’s more expensive not to.”

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Within the contiguous U.S., temperatures have risen by 2.5°F since 1970, compared to a global average rise of about 1.7°F over the same period.

“Mike Norvell and Florida State got left out? Memphis fans understand how that feels. The entire system of college sports is based on leaving universities out, no matter how deserving. Fairness has nothing to do with it.”

Memphis and Iowa State will meet in the postseason for the second time since the 2017 Liberty Bowl. Here’s how they stack up and what the opposing coaches are saying. 

A new generation of community gardeners is helping Memphis overcome food insecurity with urban farms and lessons in growth. 

Also happening this week: The Memphis City Council is expected to take final votes on two ballot questions that could change future city elections. 

Baker Aika Renzo opened Wagashi Japanese Bakery in November to fill a culinary void in Memphis.

Nowell is averaging 6.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in five games for the Grizzlies this season. 

It will be the first time Memphis has participated in the Liberty Bowl since the Tigers lost 21-20 to Iowa State in 2017.

Good teams suffer head-scratching losses all the time. But the concern surrounding the Tigers is more about how they lost Saturday than the loss itself.

“For a decent shot at victory, the team needs to be whole. ... Perhaps the entire city of Memphis could use a dose of this lesson right now.”