Downtown Crazy Coop closes, takes planned French restaurant down with it
Fleur was meant to be a French/American Southern fusion restaurant located in the former Fancy’s Fish House space in One Beale.
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January 2026
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Food Files: Cat cafe comes to Southaven, Gibson’s and Carrington Oaks Coffeehouse Collierville reopen
In this edition of Food Files: Fancy Cat Cafe in Southaven offers coffee and cats. Gibson’s Donuts made some upgrades, but “everything is back to normal.” And Carrington Oaks Coffeehouse in Collierville has reopened.
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Lakeland Prep readies for first robotics competition
Students at Lakeland Prep are preparing for a weekend robotics competition where an outstanding performance could earn them a spot in the state championship next month.
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High school football transfer tracker: Some big names on the move for 2026
A Mr. Football runner-up, a couple of talented running backs and a massive offensive lineman are among the players who will have new high schools in 2026.
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Wanda Chism will not seek reelection to Collierville school board
“It’s time, and I’m very happy with my decision. I have no regrets,” Chism said.
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Pottery Barn packs up for Southaven, leaving Memphis behind
Tanger Outlets in DeSoto County will soon be the new home of Pottery Barn.
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Calkins: Sally Jones Heinz — ‘the face of MIFA’ — to step down
Sally Jones Heinz is retiring as executive director of MIFA. “There isn’t an organization like this anywhere in the country,” she said. “It’s the best.”
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Memphis lands $74M in state money for Beale Street
DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment.
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The next Blockbuster? Local GameStop locations to close — part of 400+ nationwide
In its third quarter earnings report from Dec. 9, GameStop officials said it had already closed 590 stores and anticipated “closing a significant number of additional stores.”
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First Horizon outperforms forecasts with robust fourth quarter results
The bank ended 2025 with higher profits and earnings per share, posting results above analyst expectations.
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Former Vice President Harris is here; plus, ways to serve on MLK Day
In this week’s To-Do List, cozy up with a book at Loflin, revive your dying houseplants with tips from Carmeon Hamilton and mask up for a rave at the Cadre.
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The Early Word: Cohen takes action over ICE violence; Ja keeps it short
Man dies after Task Force chase, GameStop is gone and the Tigers made Hardaway “really proud.”
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Ja Morant’s reaction to trade rumors: ‘Live with it’
Ja Morant did his first media interview since trade rumors began last week. He was standoffish and answered with short responses to each question.
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Herrington: A messy, newsy day for Ja Morant and the Grizzlies
Ja Morant’s answers were brief in Berlin, but at least one of them was telling.
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Grizzlies provide injury updates on Clarke, Edey, Pippen Jr.
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In wake of fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, some locals worry what could happen here
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is calling on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign as federal immigration raids in other places have taken a violent turn.
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Trees on Wolf River Boulevard cleared for possibly 2 new Germantown medical offices
Twin Bridges Investment plans to extend the suburb’s medical corridor to the west with a pair of 54,000-square-foot office buildings.
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Woodland Presbyterian launches $2.2 million campus campaign to stay rooted — and grow — in East Memphis
From enhanced campus security to a redesigned courtyard and new early childhood classrooms, Woodland Presbyterian School’s multi-phase “Expanding Experiences” campaign reflects a community-wide commitment.
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Table Talk: Smoke signals and mixed messages
A case of too many festivals and not enough unity.
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Once at odds, two local lawmakers now agree how to ‘move forward’ with MSCS takeover
State Rep. Mark White hopes Tennessee legislative leadership is “ready to move” on an MSCS takeover bill when lawmakers reconvene Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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Desmond Bane’s fairy tale ended sooner than expected. But he has no hard feelings.
Desmond Bane acknowledged it won’t be the same when he finally gets his return game in FedExForum next season.
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Despite unplanned losses, St. George’s hoops piecing together success
Currently down four starters — with only one due back — the Gryphons are putting things in place for a potential March run again in 2026.
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The Early Word: BBQ fests may meat in the middle; plus, where to rise and wine
General Assembly is back in session, and the Hyde family may get its own street. Plus, Ja talks in Europe.
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Once weighing whether to leave, new CBU president tasked with saving school that shaped his life
Ron Brandon seriously considered leaving CBU, which he wasn’t sure would survive its troubles. But he stayed because of his devotion to his alma mater, and now he has plans to ensure that CBU survives and even thrives.
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Not so fast, barbecue fans. Amid uncertainty over combined BBQ fest, community reacts
The announcement that the SmokeSlam BBQ Festival and MIM’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest would likely participate in a shared 2027 event was met with happiness, suspicion, disbelief and — from many MIM board members — confusion.
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Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with affordability, immigration on the mind
Scrapping grocery taxes, cracking down on immigration and more: Lawmakers are back in the state Capitol in Nashville. Here’s what each party plans to prioritize.
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