“This is a true game-changer not only for the schools that will be the first to implement this strategy but serves as a much-needed resource for families and communities.”

“The halfway point of any endeavor is a good time to reflect, but it’s an even better time to plan — to focus on the work still ahead,” the governor said.

If you like any of the following, we might have a picture for you this week: Cats, pizza, trees, the Memphis Grizzlies or Tigers basketball. Take a look and vote for your favorite.

Memphis’ battle on Sunday, Jan. 22, with its long-time rival presents a key opportunity for the Tigers to pick up a Quadrant 2 victory.

Russell Wigginton, president of the NCRM, says on “Behind The Headlines” the museum’s expansion includes digitizing 11,000 items not currently on display. 

Designed for fifth- and sixth-grade students, JA’s BizTown program combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to the simulated town where elementary schoolers operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks and vote for mayor of their “town.” 

“I have never heard anyone associate the name Audubon with racism. Our parks should not become political, race-related objects! How many taxpayers’ dollars are paid for unnecessary, renamed street signs and new park signs?”

Desmond Bane is the face of Richmond, Indiana. His hometown roots, and specifically his time in “Baneville,” shaped the Grizzlies guard into the person he is today. 

Jennifer and Chris brainstorm some food they’d like to see Kelly English serve at his series of pop-ups, but they can’t manage to feed themselves breakfast reliably.

One of the original owners of the Beauty Shop and now owner of Bar Keough and Cafe Keough talks about belly dancers, his love of chickens and the sweet, wonderful smell of burnt rosemary.

Is this the requested Goldsmith’s orange chiffon cake? Not officially, but it could be close. It’s a Southern Living recipe developed by cake baker extraordinaire —and native Memphian — Pam Lolley.

After three years of operation through the challenges of a pandemic, Germantown Pharmacy has been successful enough to outgrow its space on Exeter Road. The business has relocated to 7465 Poplar Ave.

Taylor Jenkins said the Lakers competed harder for the full 48 minutes in a “terrible effort” by the Grizzlies that snapped an 11-game winning streak. 

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Box score: Lakers 122, Grizzlies 121

Christian Alston leads with 16 points as Tennessee’s second-ranked Class 4A team flashes its vast potential.

Committee members asked that additional input surveys be created once the district’s board of education picks a search firm that will help MSCS find superintendent candidates.

The investigation concluded they violated multiple department policies, including excessive use of force, duty to intervene and duty to render aid.

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On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies Podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Memphis’ 11-game winning streak. 

A 15-year-old accused in the July killing of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams will be transferred to adult court while a second 16-year-old suspect will stay in juvenile court.

Four members of Germantown’s Harvest Church were killed in a plane crash in Yoakum, Texas, leaving behind church leaders, family members and community officials. 

“We have a great market, but we’re in a situation where we need to slow it down a little bit because we can get overdone in this area.”

The Tennessee General Assembly is the sure-fire cure for writer’s block. The problem isn’t getting 750 to 1,000 words out of whatever they’re up to; the problem is stopping.

Plus: Julien Baker’s band boygenius makes the cover of Rolling Stone. 

The ambulances will be funded by nearly $1 million U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) secured through the congressional appropriations process. 

The project was originally approved for 168 age-restricted units, and developers now want to increase that to more than 400.

The Germantown Republican pleaded guilty on Nov. 22 to two counts related to his unsuccessful run for Congress in 2016; about two weeks later, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended his license to practice law.