This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the Memphis Chabad Center’s ice menorah and was taken by Mark Weber.

The most important Memphis City Council decisions of 2025 were about the flow of city funds, the city-owned bus system, what to do with property tax revenues from xAI and the council’s relationship with the Mayor’s office.

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THC products were a small fraction of one liquor wholesaler’s West Tennessee sales just a year ago, but they are now on track to rival traditional liquor, beer and wine sales.

The year 2025 was a bummer in Memphis sports — and not just because of the results on the field. But yes, there’s a solution. We asked someone who knows.

What was billed as a “Pajama Christmas Party” with a cover charge and offers of free liquor Dec. 20 ended with gunfire and the death of a man shot outside the short-term rental in East Memphis. 

Memphis University School announces promotions and additions. 

Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo found himself answering questions about the rotations again after a loss in overtime to Philadelphia. 

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Box score: 76ers 139, Grizzlies 136 (OT)

VJ Edgecombe carried Philadelphia in the fourth quarter, and shot the winning 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime.

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.

David Olano’s winning kick, his third field goal of the 30-28 game, came as time expired.

The building, which was built in 1962, sits next to the former Houston’s restaurant that closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation.

The company already has two Memphis data centers.

Marshall Steakhouse’s original location will not sell. The owner is keeping it and adding options so guests can stay a while. 

The Tigers quest to win the American’s regular-season and tournament titles for the second straight season will start with a matchup against the Mean Green.

The large gas station chain announced this week that the West Memphis location would be delayed until 2028 and the Fayette County location until 2027. Both were slated to open in 2026. 

Navy doesn’t pay NIL money. Yet heading into the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, the Midshipmen have posted a 20-5 record with Blake Horvath starting at quarterback the past two seasons.

“Stranger Things” fans can watch the finale of the Netflix series in a communal, big-screen setting at Paradiso Cinema Grill on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day. 

Ole Miss’s defense posted a season-worst performance during a 43-35 loss at Georgia on Oct. 18.

The turbines TVA plans to construct are intended to be used when the electric grid sees high demand.

Today’s puzzle is of the breakfast potatoes served at Rollin Cafe and was taken by Brad Vest. 

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

The raceway is on the verge of a comeback after the International Hot Rod Association purchased the racetrack between Memphis and Millington.

Last offseason didn’t go as planned for coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers basketball program. Is it too late to salvage this season as American Conference play is about to begin?

Changes to immigration, cannabis regulation and changes to retirement are among the new laws beginning in 2026.