CBU’s behavioral sciences department will house the new program, which is the department’s first graduate-level degree offering.

Fat Larry’s in Bartlett serves plenty of barbecue along with home cooking. The plate lunch is a bargain at $10, and the country fried steak is unlike any other: It’s made with pork.

Veteran coach Marvis Davis compares this year’s team favorably to the 2020 squad that won the Division 2-A state championship.

This week, watch “Home Alone” on the big screen, see Chris Gales at the Westin and spend Christmas night with The Sheiks.

Since taking office Sept. 1, District Attorney Steve Mulroy has pushed criminal justice reforms with the formation of the Justice Review Unit and expansion of the office’s restorative justice program — and he’s not done yet. 

Running back Tony Pollard from Melrose High School and long snapper Morgan Cox from Evangelical Christian School were named to the Pro Bowl Games rosters the NFL announced Wednesday.

“I think this will shock Memphians to see the creativity that is here that the majority of Memphians do not already know about.”

The Tigers (10-3) picked up a 83-61 win over Alabama State on Wednesday night at FedExForum in their final game before AAC play.

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Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield has known junior college transfer offensive lineman Chris Morris since he was an eighth grader. Now Morris will be joining his locker room. 

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“I’ve been a retail pharmacist for 33 years and I’ve never seen a shortage of antibiotics until this year,” said the owner of a local pharmacy.

The 60-acre Parkside at Shelby Farms mixed-use development received a development agreement extension until Dec. 31, 2023.

COVID-19 sent the former Wooddale standout to junior college. He signed with Auburn Wednesday on the first day of the early-signing period.

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“(It will be) too cold to be outside for long periods of time,” said a NWS meteorologist. “And, in addition to that, we do have our winds that are going to be gusting up to 40 miles per hour.”

Still shopping for gifts? Try an experience — or a Seessel’s pie. 

“It is absolutely wonderful,” said Joyce Douglas, manager of the district’s MWSBE program. “We are truly grateful to be recognized for our efforts to help women and minorities do business with Memphis-Shelby County Schools.”

The Air Line Pilots Association released a statement accusing FedEx of not doing its due diligence to reach a deal. 

The Biggs and Herrington households like a nice breakfast on Christmas Day, and we say hold the fruitcake. But we respect your right to love it if that’s what makes your Yuletide bright.

Though dangerously cold wind chills are predicted for the Memphis area, MLGW doesn’t expect widespread power outages. But McGowen is keeping a focus on the local water system. 

The Board of Aldermen voted 7-0 for the application submitted by Amji Investments LLC, which wants to create a destination RV park with a lake and up to 85 vehicle slots.

For the sake of all of us who believe cleanliness is indeed next to godliness, let’s make a commitment in the new year to support the cleanup efforts in Memphis.

Linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku feels more confident in the defensive system after playing a season with the Tigers. 

“It does make me sad that we will have to say goodbye to them after they’ve become such a part of our Memphis history and what we know and love about our Memphis Zoo.”

An individual has been arrested in the alleged killing of former Northpoint football standout Christian Saulsberry.

This week’s Inked includes updates on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and a new hotel to multifamily conversion on Poplar Pike. 

“I think the biggest thing that we’ve done is shown that there is a way that you can actually measure poverty-fighting effectiveness objectively with analytics ... and still be compassionate and caring.”