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Box score for the NCAA football game between the Memphis Tigers and the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the Gasparilla Bowl, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
Some suburban districts' grades were low due to Tennessee’s required growth for students with the most need.
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The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.
A matchup versus Mississippi State provides Memphis a chance to add a second Quad 2 win to its resume.
The leadership, defense, maturity — and of course the shooting — of Parker Pounds and Greg Spight will be vital as the Saints look to return to the D2-AA summit.
Trinity Church, which has met in a gymnasium at Schilling Farms, will move its congregation westward to a home of its own.
Collierville is the only school in the area to offer aviation mechanics at the high school level.
Riley Stooksbury sparked St. George’s to its first state championship in eight years. East’s Jihad Haidar is our top coach.
Collierville added several improvements this week to enhance the safety in the town.
About one in three local schools improved their letter grade, and one in five scored worse.
Flip Side Pinball Bar is closed temporarily for ownership restructuring and renovation. Belltower Coffee in Arlington has closed.
A DeSoto County Justice Court judge is facing her own legal problems after erratic driving and a detour through a front yard led to driving under the influence charges in Hernando.
The Tennessee Democratic Senate leader said the federal government is “moving in the right direction” regarding President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance.
Arlington is celebrating its 125th birthday by looking back at its origins, which includes food trucks, fireworks and a ribbon-cutting for a renovated home that is almost as old as the town.
This week, Central Station hosts its last Ladies’ Night, The PRVLG plays the New Daisy and Lafayette’s is having a “Charlie Brown Christmas.”
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“I just appreciate Craig continues to live in Memphis and uses Memphis and Memphians in his work...” — John Vergos about From Memphis to Milwaukee to Christmas Day: Craig Brewer's journey to his biggest moviemaking stage yet
“A sad story made even worse by the pain of a family witnessing the perceived value of their loved one’s life.” — Carolyn Clements about Man sentenced for aiding former cop in murder cover-up
“Happy for Ben Johnson. He is a fine coach and gentleman.” — Philip Powers about Ben Johnson to return as Redbirds coach
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This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the introductory press conference for new Memphis football head coach Charles Huff, and it was taken by Mark Weber.
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Interim MSCS Superintendent Roderick Richmond speaks on possibly closing 15 schools, improving buildings and blight.
The development team is exploring opportunities for the 70-year-old building.
Huff, who replaced former coach Ryan Silverfield, will earn $1.8 million in his first year.
Nearly four weeks before it plans to close its doors for good, Team Car Cafe introduced its most ambitious offering ever: a $100 double shot of espresso.
Collierville Town Square is not the only thing glowing brighter this season. South Houston Levee Road will soon be illuminated.
If you’re looking for more grown-up counterprogramming, there’s “The Housemaid,” an apparent thriller from “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig.
“For all the challenges we have as a city ... there is a core commitment among people, businesses and organizations in this city not only to work on those challenges, but to highlight all the things that are good, hopeful, interesting and entertaining about our city.”
The Station is headed back to the City of Memphis’ Alcohol Commission at 9 a.m. this morning, and the would-be liquor store hopes it’ll be granted a license.