Ayden Kelley, the son of former East High and Tennessee standout Tony Harris, is combining his passion for basketball and chess and excelling on the court for Northpoint.

This word search is one place you’ll still find your favorite players on the court, so to speak, despite a variety of injuries, plus some new faces. 

Memphis saw a 50% decrease in crime between Sunday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 16, from the same point in the week. Criminal incidents were down 62% from the same three-day period in 2023.

Today’s puzzle is an easy one.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share stories and thoughts about Grizzlies players GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. 

The Brooks Museum recently terminated its relationship with its previous cafe operator, Loaf, after an unsanctioned fundraising event for a Palestinian relief fund.

The notice includes the immediate Town of Walls along Old Highway 61 going west and along Highway 61 south of Goodman Road to Starlanding Road.

Division 7 Judge Bill Anderson said there was about a foot of water at the front of his courtroom.

Bally Sports broadcasts could be available to watch on Amazon Prime in the future.

DAC likely would have closed Jan. 1 if Collierville wasn’t considering taking the responsibility.

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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Walls under boil water notice

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.

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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.