“Chefs who find ways to reduce food waste are the ones who inspire me the most. They’re not just resourceful; they’re spectacularly imaginative.”

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth could authorize the use of up to 1,000 Tennessee National Guard troops for a whole year as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force.

The art project breathes new life into the public basketball court. 

The party-line vote included yes votes by U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee.

Highwoods Properties developed the building, all nine floors of which is occupied by International Paper, for $56 million in 2014.

Residents in a Bartlett neighborhood opposed rezoning a tract to commercial, saying it is not in keeping with the long-held character of their homes.

State Rep. Justin J. Pearson said he will challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the 2026 Democratic primary. Pearson once worked for Cohen as a intern.

The peak days are expected to see about 11,000 passengers per day. 

Region rivals will lead their respective squads in the 23rd edition of the game on Dec. 13.

Southwind likely to establish the run game early against a Whitehaven defense that had trouble in its last outing. 

The former Downtown Royal Furniture Co. building, which was slated to become a Dream Hotel and mixed-use development, was sold in a foreclosure sale to the lender of the project.

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s grandfather was an Olympic gold medalist. His grandmother was a cornerstone in Cedric’s life. He is motivated by both of them.

You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.

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

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo from Day 3 of the Mempho Music Festival and was taken by Brad Vest.

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

FedEx and Fogelman announce promotions and additions.

The council passed a unanimous, but nonbinding, resolution asking for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to reconsider the current $1.9 billion plan.

The investigation into the operation is ongoing, and more charges could come.

Mallory Alexander, founded in 1925, is a full-service logistics provider for manufacturers, retailers and other storage and shipment suppliers worldwide.

Jada Lin of St. Mary’s gets the job done in Division 2-AA girls while Brantley Moore shines for MUS in D2-AA boys.

Other plays feature “Frankenstein,” murdered Edwardian women telling their stories and a murder mystery.

Cracker Barrel closed its Shelby Oaks Drive location in Memphis due to the results of internal performance audits, according to the corporate office.

Emmitt Martin III, the sole former Memphis police officer charged in Tyré Nichols’ death that remained in custody, will now be released.

A new comedic crime caper and the 25th anniversary encore of a notorious Japanese cult film are on Memphis movie screens this week.