Bartlett has a new economic development manager who took over the role at the first of December and is learning all the key players in the suburb.

Chickasaw Middle could close at the end of the school year, one of five closures MSCS officials have proposed. The students would move to the Westwood High campus, making it a school for sixth-12th graders. 

A local author who has concentrated on writing about Alzheimer’s disease has pivoted to a 12-book series on youths who gain superpowers.

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Memphis Library Foundation and the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. announce additions.

Jackson notched his first start of the season and had his highest scoring night since early February last season. 

Memphis shot 56% from the field and never trailed during the first half.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” arrives with the tagline “Dream Big.” But Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue” one-ups it with the tagline “Dream Huge.”

Most of those checking out qualifying petitions Monday, Dec. 22, are looking to run in the May 5 Shelby County Democratic primaries. There are already some interesting trends.

Here are three things we know about Memphis as it gets set to open an 18-game American Conference slate with a matchup against North Texas on Dec. 31 at FedExForum.

Lausanne linebacker Huntsman is the top freshman, while Middle College’s Staples claims Coach of the Year.

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of the former Memphis College of Art space in Overton Park and was taken by Brad Vest.

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

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. 

Some say the National Guard “shouldn’t be here,” while others say Memphis “got the message.” The Daily Memphian captured a snapshot of where Memphians stand on the Memphis Safe Task Force and its impact.

Harbor Town mainstay Paulette’s Restaurant has a new executive chef at the helm, and he’s resurrected and revamped some of the restaurant’s signature dishes. 

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Against Oklahoma City, the margin for error is thin. That is especially true for a Grizzlies roster missing eight players. 

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Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday, Friday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 23 points, the Tigers picked up an 88-67 win over Alabama State on Monday night at FedExForum.

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Box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Alabama State Hornets at FedExForum on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office did not say what is believed to have caused the man’s death, which remains under investigation. 

The partial closing is due to a new cottonseed oil joint venture between Chicago-based Archer Daniels Midland and Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based Planters Cotton Oil Mill Inc.

The first day Monday, Dec. 22, of the period to get on the May 5 Shelby County primary ballot opened to a crowd of contenders Downtown and those who are already working on their campaigns.

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