In this week’s “Ask the Memphian,” we explain how that distance came to be and compare it to other populous cities across Tennessee.

“Everybody saw that coming,” said Stanton Mayor Norman Bauer on the new gas-powered pickup truck. “We all know that the EV market is not what it’s supposed to be, so yeah, nobody was surprised. I think they’re actually getting to something that is what we’re going to end up seeing.”

While Porch & Parlor is a known destination for celebrations and formal gatherings, it’s also equally appropriate for an impromptu dinner on a Monday night.

“It’s one thing to wage a public fight against a divided MSCS board. It’s quite another to wage a costly political campaign against other, far more entrenched opponents.”

Memphis, on a three-game losing streak, takes on an Alabama State team that has lost its last five games.

Plus, all schools across Shelby County are out for winter break.

Freshman quarterback AJ Hill is entering the NCAA transfer portal, which officially opens on Jan. 2.

“Being filled to the measure of the fullness of God is better than any gift card out there. It exceeds what our carefully curated lists can bring. And it beats the biggest surprise that could ever be wrapped in a box.”

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

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus. 

Memphis parent Chajuana Williams said she would miss the family history embedded at Georgian Hills Elementary if district leaders decide to close the school in June.

The University of Memphis has fired the head of its foundation, prompting the entire board to resign from the organization that oversees donations to the school.

Candidates in the May 5 Shelby County primaries start picking up the paperwork Monday, Dec. 22, to get on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know about the start of the 2026 election year in Memphis and Shelby County.

Rollin Cafe is a family-run breakfast and lunch spot known for its cinnamon rolls, but that’s only part of the story. 

Charles Huff’s journey to becoming the new Memphis football coach can be traced back to his childhood farm in Denton, Maryland.

Kennison Kyle has been a Santa since the late 1990s, and his magical world includes canned corn, home visits and makeup lessons with his father.

April Rucker has a new title to go with her job as principal at Southaven Intermediate School. She is also the Administrator of the Year for DeSoto County Schools.

The movie industry has been imperiled for at least a couple of decades now, but good — even great — movies are still being made. Here are 10 favorites from 2025.

The Wizards snapped a seven-game losing streak in Memphis, where they hadn’t won since Jan. 5, 2018. Santi Aldama led Memphis with a career-high 37 points and 10 rebounds. 

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“That’s the main reason — one of the main reasons — why we’re 4-7,” Hardaway said. “Because of the (lack of) discipline, sacrifice and buy-in — in every facet of what we’re trying to do here at Memphis.”

Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers are having late-game woes, and Saturday’s loss to Mississippi State was no exception. But Curtis Givens III says it’s fixable.

Trinidad Chambliss ran for two touchdowns and passed for another, and No. 6 Ole Miss looked unfazed by the defection of coach Lane Kiffin, beating the Green Wave Saturday in Oxford.

Despite an 18-point performance from guard Curtis Givens III, Memphis was unable to pull out the win in Starkville as the Bulldogs prevailed.

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