Jordan Frison of Overton moves into the No. 1 spot in the boys list; Aaliyah Converse of St. George’s remains the leading girl.

The six incoming teams have a combined record of 125-195-4 against the remaining AAC members and are 18-25 against Memphis. 

The Memphis Medical District Collaborative, Campfire Collective and Overton Park Shell announce promotions and additions. 

In his first race for elected office, Pearson easily beat attorney and former Shelby County Commissioner Julian Bolton in the Democratic primary. Pearson will be running uncontested in the general election.

Proposals include keeping data on police traffic stops and renewing plans to increase police training. 

The council votes on the Memphis in May measure at its first meeting in February. The council delayed several other matters, including a possible new name for Audubon Park and a decision on the Dream Hotel. 

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The aldermen unanimously approved the amended outline plan for The Standard Germantown, formerly known as Carrefour at The Gateway.

Police reports indicate at least 19 vehicles were broken into over the weekend, during one of the center’s first big events. 

The Grizzlies are 11-13 on the road this season. Over the past five seasons the only team to make the NBA Finals with a losing road record was the fifth-seeded 2020 Miami Heat, who got there via the chaos of the NBA’s COVID-spurred Orlando “bubble.” 

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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said he hired the same pathologist in this case as he did in the case of George Floyd, whose family he also represented.

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Kenneth Gainwell rushed for a career-high 112 yards with one touchdown to help the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 38-7.

Megabus is broadening its service options, linking Memphis to the Midwest. 

During his weekly radio Show on Monday, the Houston coach discussed his Cougars’ home loss to Temple on Sunday. He then unpromptedly spoke about Penny Hardaway and Memphis.

The Gray Canary opened in a large space adjacent to Old Dominick five years ago and became known for its open fire cooking of meats, potatoes and plenty of other vegetables. 

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Vote to sanction the sport in Tennessee ends a long battle for legitimacy and recognition.

Austin Butler, the young actor who took on the formidable role of Elvis Presley, is also one of five Best Actor finalists. 

The menu at Loaf, located in the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, is about 60% static, leaving almost half of the menu for the chef to get creative with seasonal and rotating items. 

The Kings made 22 shots from 3-point range and outscored the Grizzlies by 30 from beyond the arc to hand Memphis its first three-game losing streak of the season. 

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A TikTok user has drawn attention to a possible connection between six murders in the Westwood area. Raines Station police addressed each one. 

The unanimous Shelby County Commission vote Monday for the moratorium came despite county attorneys warning the commission might be overstepping its authority. 

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Marlo Thomas, St. Jude’s national outreach director and daughter of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas, was in Memphis to cut the ribbon at the commons, which will officially open on Feb. 7. 

Less than 24 hours before the partial closing begins, the Shelby County Clerk says it is to “stay ahead of February’s anticipated rush.”

Collierville’s mayor and aldermen ratified the PILOT that the Industrial Development Board approved last month.

With an empty Republican primary on Tuesday’s ballot and no independent candidates, the winner of the 10-candidate Democratic primary will be the de facto winner of the seat after the token March special general election.