David Wesley Williams dodged layoffs in a more than 30-year newspaper career. In his novel “Come Again No More,” he memorializes a now-bygone era and celebrates his adopted hometown of Memphis.

The two are documenting their progress on TikTok where viewers can watch the process of redeveloping a house and where they will go next.

Jack Albert and Jordan Veilleux don’t just install Christmas lights. They dress in elf costumes, play holiday music and talk and pose for photos with the kids.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the crispy duck at Petals of a Peony and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber.

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Corrine Knight of Grecian Gourmet Kitchen shared one of her favorite family recipes.

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has redistricting concerns, U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty vote against a war-powers resolution on Venezuela and a court ruling on local gun-control measures and “virtue signaling.”

“The shot hasn’t been falling for him in some of these games,” Tuomas Iisalo said about Ja Morant. “That’s something that we can live with. It’s going to come around.”

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder rally in the 2nd half and beat Grizzlies 114-100

Box score: Thunder 114, Grizzlies 100

Memphis was within single digits with more than four minutes left when Gilgeous-Alexander converted consecutive 3-pointers and completed a three-point play to stretch the lead to double-figures.

This is the NBA box score for Sunday’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies played at FedExForum.

Also happening this week: People gather to remember Memphians killed in traffic crashes.

Memphis chef Eli Townsend says: “The timeless rivalry between pumpkin and sweet potato is a heartwarming holiday tradition that brings people together.”

“Once you start to see his handiwork in the details, you notice it everyday. And if you’re like me, you find yourself wondering how many other things you see everyday ... that never touch the conscious mind.”

“This plan seems like a really good idea,” one resident said. “This is the same TIF that was rejected before,” said another.

Jay Etkin’s been an artist, a gallery owner, the head of a museum, an innovator — and a friend.

The renovation of the school gym in Marion, Arkansas is just about complete. It will be followed by exhibits to chronicle the history of the nation’s worst maritime disaster 7 miles from Memphis.

For generations, Kamp Kiwani has been beloved by Memphis area Girl Scouts. Now the 1,219-acre property is being auctioned off as “an outdoor paradise.” 

“Reducing violence requires ... data — credible data — which requires collaboration.”

Otis Sanford “accuses Republicans of selective fury while practicing it himself: outraged at Trump’s pardons for nonviolent individuals but mute about Biden’s pardons for violent criminals.”

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo is from the Region 8 championship football game and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.

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In a game in which the pendulum quickly swung in the opposite direction, the Tigers flashed their potential while also showing how poorly things can look when they aren’t entirely engaged.

When Simon Majok hit a 3-pointer, Memphis fans may have asked: “Wait, who is that again?” Majok was one of the happy surprises as another Tiger season tipped off.