In the last few years, one of the largest changes to college football and basketball is the number of student-athletes changing schools between seasons. 

Peggy Jemison Bodine, an historian and building preservationist, former president of the Junior League of Memphis as well as former president of the Memphis Symphony League, died on Jan. 22. She was 100.

A case against a NASA systems engineer, among others, has raised questions about the Tennessee Highway Patrol and sparked new state legislation on “sober DUIs.”

Well, darn. The Central High band won’t be going back to New York this year to defend its title in the Essentially Ellington jazz contest. But after a year of triumph and tragedy, that won’t stop director Ollie Liddell from teaching “with (his) hair on fire.”

Wade-Gayles, a graduate of the LeMoyne College, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Atlanta. An educator, activist and author, she penned a memoir about growing up in the old Foote Homes public-housing development.

Meteorologists and municipalities have described the wintry mix, now largely frozen solid, as a unique challenge to clear from roadways.

The winter storm stressed an already thin system, required bringing in help from outside — and showed how one’s best efforts still might not be enough. Even now officials are still advising drivers stay off the roads.

Robert Pera’s company came up in allegations around the Russian war effort, Nike cuts local jobs and big decisions are coming on booze and golf.

Up until recently, the land on the southwest side of Poplar Avenue and Kirby Parkway was home to Carrefour at Kirby Woods.

Icy weather had Memphis City Council members meeting virtually and deciding again to edit the way the body settles contract deadlocks. But the fine print needs to be ironed out before budget season begins.

MSCS isn’t anticipating implementing remote or hybrid learning options available under state law.

Thursday may be the city’s “last shot at some meaningful melting before we get that arctic plunge again.”

When temperatures drop below 20 degrees for more than four hours, Memphis Light, Gas and Water says customers should resume dripping their faucets.

The historic Annesdale Mansion catches fire in a two-alarm blaze, but owner Bill Townsend said he will restore the home and continue hosting charitable events there.

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission will review The Station’s application for a liquor license Thursday. That board’s staff has recommended conditional approval.

City Council members meeting online Tuesday heard from city division directors with a cautiously optimistic view of how the city has handled the cold. MPD Chief C.J. Davis said crime was down 75%.

A media company’s report claims Robert Pera’s Ubiquiti equipment ended up with the Russian military, but offers no direct evidence the company knew or that the products reached Russia.

Her show airs Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. on WREG-TV.

Minneapolis-St. Paul, where I now have a home, has been abused. Memphis, which has been my home for the majority of my life, is now being used. 

Republican lawmakers go after Mulroy again, tulips are coming to the Dixon and we try to navigate the Morant Maze.

Today, food writer Ellen Chamberlain talks about the viral video from Da Sammich Spot as well as some other recent developments on the local food scene. 

The tour is meant to connect people with local resources that can help in times of financial uncertainty.

Paul Young responded to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s comparison of the city’s cooperation with federal law enforcement and vocal opposition to aggressive immigration raids in other cities.

Council members return to pandemic rules as the body votes on putting a charter amendment on the November ballot, extra approval for jails and more. 

Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members said they would soon determine permanent leadership for the district. But will it be by search or an appointment?