The National Civil Rights Museum, located Downtown at 450 Mulberry St., will extend its hours for the day honoring Martin Luther King Jr., and admission will be free.

Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has gained a reputation as a dissenting vote on the Board of Commissioners. The first-term official says her goal is to control city spending.

Tennessee’s top-ranked team boasts two talented freshmen. But it will take more than them to erase their recent state tournament frustration.

Friction erupted when a Lakeland commissioner gave Mayor Josh Roman a piece of her mind over a last-minute addition to the meeting’s agenda.

“Brent Taylor would use his elected office — voted on by about 20% of the county — to remove a county official elected by 100% of the county voters.”

Memphis-area baker and TikTok plaintiff Chloe Sexton isn’t ready to give up despite Friday’s ruling.

Collierville continues to fill out alderman slots, a look at the halfway point for new elected representatives and a hope for readers who appreciate suburban news.

Anthony Landphere had everything lined up in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. Then, Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield gave him a call.

The City of Memphis argued in court filings this week that gun-rights groups don’t have standing to sue the city about the gun-control referendums that passed this fall because they have no legal effect.

Ecco Lounge is fitted with couches, chairs, tables and wall accents, including the signage Ecco Sala, meaning lounge in Italian. 

Expect some colder weather on the way. But until then, you’ve got some time to play this crossword puzzle.

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

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway called the loss disheartening and discouraging. In the abstract, it’s hard to argue with him. It was a poor effort from the start. 

Memphis has been outrebounded in each of its past three games, by a total margin of 119-82. The Tigers must fix that problem in order to rebound from Thursday’s defeat at Temple.

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Box score: Temple 88, Memphis 81

The Tigers were outrebounded 49-25 for the game and allowed the Owls to grab 22 offensive rebounds.

This is the box score for the NCAA basketball game between the Memphis Tigers and the Temple Owls on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The special-called meeting is set to include a report from unnamed “outside counsel” and, “if necessary,” a vote to select an interim superintendent for Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Memphis will be first in a rotational system advocated for by the state’s coaches.

Zach Portwood and Bella Rose Austin saluted after big performances.

Pace can color the game in a number of ways. Herrington breaks down three of the ways it impacts the Grizzlies.

The three-story building will feature a rooftop observation deck that will overlook the airfield and be used for community outreach. 

Mike Pohlman is retiring from his position at the Pickering Firm Inc. in June. 

Head coach Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies can’t prepare for the unique skills of Spurs big Victor Wembanyama. On Friday, the team will just have to “go through it” again.

The Tennessee House is warning lawmakers and the crowds watching legislative floor sessions that they could be booted from the room if their behavior is deemed out of line.