The Dashboard Jesus that used to ride on the dashboard of cars 70 years ago has its origins just south of Memphis in the suburb of Walls, Mississippi.

Friday is the first day to check out and file qualifying petitions to get on the Aug. 6 ballot featuring state and federal primaries.

Prepared to get Gussied Up, and Sweet Magnolia is looking to start a new chapter. 

“Investigations and prosecutions can take far too long as forensic test results are pending. But implementing a series of key additions to local forensic capabilities can make the justice system move faster and more efficiently.”

Local players from Middle College, Fairley, MASE, Melrose and Covington were selected for the Tennessee Sports Writers Association all-state football team.

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This puzzle is a photo of fans celebrating at the 2025 AutoZone Liberty Bowl and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

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The Rebels held a 27-24 lead when Miami slipped by to win the Fiesta Bowl — and a shot at a national title.

After a woman was fatally shot by an Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, a score of Memphians gathered to remember her and call for action amid local ICE activity.

Stephon Sheffa and Fallon Drzyzga were recognized after outstanding efforts last week.

“This is an exciting day, not only in Mississippi’s future, but this is an exciting day for Mississippi’s kids and for Mississippi’s workforce and for Mississippi’s economy,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday about xAI’s new data center in Southaven.

After searching in several locations around Shelby County, a Bartlett resident has decided to open his Play It Again Sports location in his hometown.

As Arrington Maiden and AJ Hill leave the program, Memphis has turned to the NCAA transfer portal for its 2026 quarterbacks.

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A traveler who passed through Memphis International Airport recently has tested positive for measles, Shelby County health officials said Thursday, Jan. 8.

Gabby Salinas filed a bill to block ICE from schools and churches following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Here’s a rice bowl that’s cute, colorful and delicious. 

This week, Novel hosts a Broadway party, local cartoonists gamify art and Good Fortune’s head bartender takes over an Edge District bar.

A two-time state champion is headed for a new job with the Memphis Tigers. But his impact on high school football — and his community in particular — will be long felt.

As the Grizzlies look to rack up points in Berlin and London, Memphis business leaders are aiming for some wins of their own. 

Memphis Tourism president and CEO Kevin Kane said the Grizzlies’ international games provide a rare opportunity to get in front of influential international travel companies. 

Lane Kiffin has done the impossible. He has caused Memphis fans, Tennessee fans — and fans of all things good and decent — to pull for Ole Miss.

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Today’s puzzle is of Ole Miss celebrating a win in the Sugar Bowl and was taken by Gerald Herbert. 

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