What were the news highlights of the year in Memphis? A look back at the metro team’s top stories. 

Plenty of fish isn’t just a dating app. It also describes some of our favorite meals of the year. 

“We wanted it to look like, no matter what your background is or where you’re from, come to Le Bonheur, and you’ll be at home,” said the artist. “If you’re from outer space and you need to come to Le Bonheur, be from outer space. Or, if you live in a cactus or if you live in a boot, come on by.”

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Tennessee (8-4) will be without four defensive starters and the SEC’s leading receiver when the Vols play Illinois (8-4) on Tuesday (4:30 p.m., ESPN) at the Music City Bowl in Nashville.

The Grizzlies face a decision with Ja Morant. It could be years away. But, with the trade deadline now approaching, could it be a matter of weeks? Plus: Four promising recent team trends. 

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

Today’s puzzle is from the “Place of Grace” apartments and was taken by Bill Dries.

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The bilingual theater troupe teaches theater and ballet classes and puts on several shows and major events each year. 

Prime rib isn’t having a renaissance moment — and Belle Tavern restaurant offers a Thursday night special that feels intentionally old-school.

Sunday night in Washington, the Grizzlies squandered a 19-0 third-quarter run before losing 116-112. 

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Also happening this week: Shelby County Commissioner Mickell Lowery continues his father’s annual New Year’s Day prayer breakfast.

“We are referred to as ‘The Forgotten Generation.’ Which could sound depressing, unless you have learned to live out of the clever quiet of a middle-child identity.”

Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin answer some of the most pressing questions as the Tigers prepare to open conference play against North Texas.

For the founder and CEO of the company, the relaunch represents a homecoming to the purpose that first set it apart in a crowded apparel industry.

Watty Brooks Hall opened her shop on the square more than 26 years ago, offering a unique collection of gifts and decor for multiple generations of customers.

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

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the new Collierville fire station and was taken by Mark Weber.

At some point on the way to a good meal, convenience stops mattering and adventure takes the wheel. 

Contestants from across the country sprint to Memphis for the event at Shelby Farms Park. Some may catch a few winks, then hit the trail again during the nonstop race.

The delivery took place after months of preparation with the support of the Memphis Zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams.

The NCAA transfer portal officially opens Jan. 2, and the Memphis Tigers are heading into the new year with a laundry list of needs.

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Activists responding to immigration police calls on behalf of those detained said on “Behind The Headlines” the lines look blurred at times as a police stop is followed by a federal presence.