“Social media provides profound community benefits: the power to spread messages, support causes and connect neighbors.”

Perhaps not everyone has bought in. Perhaps not everyone cares. Perhaps some are simply cashing a check. A leader like Dug McDaniel would know.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of Duncan Williams, the new chairman of the Greater Memphis Chamber Board of Directors, and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Trinity Church, which has met in a gymnasium at Schilling Farms, will move its congregation westward to a home of its own.

Box score for the NCAA football game between the Memphis Tigers and the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the Gasparilla Bowl, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

Collierville is the only school in the area to offer aviation mechanics at the high school level.

The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.

A matchup versus Mississippi State provides Memphis a chance to add a second Quad 2 win to its resume.

From arts shows, concerts, to theater productions and beyond, the Memphis art scene blossomed in 2025. Here’s a recap of some of our top arts and culture moments. And some staff favorites.

Collierville added several improvements this week to enhance the safety in the town.

The leadership, defense, maturity — and of course the shooting — of Parker Pounds and Greg Spight will be vital as the Saints look to return to the D2-AA summit.

Riley Stooksbury sparked St. George’s to its first state championship in eight years. East’s Jihad Haidar is our top coach.

A DeSoto County Justice Court judge is facing her own legal problems after erratic driving and a detour through a front yard led to driving under the influence charges in Hernando.

Arlington is celebrating its 125th birthday by looking back at its origins, which includes food trucks, fireworks and a ribbon-cutting for a renovated home that is almost as old as the town. 

Flip Side Pinball Bar is closed temporarily for ownership restructuring and renovation. Belltower Coffee in Arlington has closed. 

About one in three local schools improved their letter grade, and one in five scored worse. 

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo from the introductory press conference for new Memphis football head coach Charles Huff, and it was taken by Mark Weber. 

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

FedEx Corp. reported strong second quarter earnings despite air-traffic constraints, the grounding of 25 MD-11 planes, industry weakness and global trade-policy changes.

The Tennessee Democratic Senate leader said the federal government is “moving in the right direction” regarding President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance.

The St. Louis Cardinals announced Johnson will return for his record seventh season as manager of the Memphis Redbirds.

Jordan Myers and Orlyncia Newson recognized after outstanding efforts last week.