Dorcas Young Griffin will remain in an interim role as director of the county’s community services division in the move up to deputy chief administrative officer.

Suburban districts and Memphis-Shelby County Schools have made the decision to close schools Thursday, Jan. 18, as more wintry precipitation is expected.

MLGW’s president and CEO said his focus is now on the impacts that extended periods of cold weather can have on the area’s water system. 

Hutchison and Middle College are the only Memphis-area teams ranked in the state girls basketball rankings.

Bartlett, Cordova, Fayette-Ware, Munford, Ridgeway, Douglass, Briarcrest and FACS are all ranked in this week’s state high school boys basketball rankings.

The Tennessee Valley Authority supplied more electricity Wednesday morning than at any other point in its history. 

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Area schools, colleges remain closed Thursday

Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall have forced many local businesses to close this week, but Global Café has been delivering warm, hearty meals to those in need citywide. 

The No. 10 Tigers will look to prove that their performance versus Wichita State on Sunday was a turning point when they host South Florida at FedExForum on Thursday.

Owner Jimmy Gentry says the past year has been a ‘mixed bag’ for his Downtown restaurant. 

Victory Packaging leases spaces in the Intermodal Distribution Center, Tropical Smoothie coming to Raleigh, and a new three-tenant retail development planned for Oakland.

Wordrow is similar to Wordle — but with a twist. 

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett and Valentine Insurance announce an addition and a promotion.

Ready for a killer challenge?

An elite group of Memphis-area golfers and cross country runners earn all-state recognition.

An elite group of Memphis-area Class 4A, 5A and 6A football players earned all-state recognition headlined by two in Class 6A from Houston High’s state title-winning team.

With injuries crippling the season, and with an eye toward both the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline and the offseason to follow, let’s reset the Grizzlies roster. 

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From clearing roads to holding court, snow days come with some serious considerations and lots of detail for local government services.

A message to ticket holders stated the date is being moved “due to an ankle injury.”

Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday, Jan. 16, plans for a special session of the legislature later this week to finalize a development deal that would create around 2,000 new jobs in the north Mississippi county. 

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Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Calvin Austin III and Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard both scored touchdowns during the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. 

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officials are investigating the death of an inmate at 201 Poplar.

The 6-foot-7 wing has caught fire since the start of AAC play, shooting 63.2% from 3 in Memphis’ four conference games.

Mid-morning Tuesday, TVA’s demand hit 31,000 megawatts, inching closer to the 2022 record that warranted the need for mandatory rolling blackouts. But as of Tuesday night, MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said no blackouts are planned.

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Memphis airport is open, weather across nation affecting flights

Schools, colleges remain closed Wednesday

In December, the average sales price for a house was $262,144, up 6.2%. 

All University of Memphis campuses are closed Tuesday, Jan. 16.