The University of Memphis is honoring two graduates with its Legacy Award.

State Republicans plan immigration crackdown, Beale Street gets a big boost and the “face of MIFA” is stepping down.

January hits hard this weekend, but there’s still stuff to do, especially if you’re ready to be put to work. 

Last year, 5,500 Shelby County students got about $45 million in public funding to use at private schools by participating in the state’s two major school voucher initiatives. Even more vouchers could be on the way.

Students at Lakeland Prep are preparing for a weekend robotics competition where an outstanding performance could earn them a spot in the state championship next month.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris torched President Donald Trump at the Orpheum Theatre, calling his administration “callous, corrupt and incompetent.”

“It’s time, and I’m very happy with my decision. I have no regrets,” Chism said.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is calling for stronger reforms at the Shelby County Jail, saying the Sheriff’s plan falls short amid a rise in inmate deaths and what he described as a “lack of basic humanity.”

Sally Jones Heinz is retiring as executive director of MIFA. “There isn’t an organization like this anywhere in the country,” she said. “It’s the best.”

State Republicans announced a slate of legislation intended to combat illegal immigration into Tennessee, while opponents decried the agenda. 

A man convicted in 2010 of a murder three years earlier was not the killer, according to Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy. Instead, another person has been charged and is awaiting extradition from Oklahoma.

DMC CEO Chandell Ryan said the city sought the state money with Beale Street in mind — in part to send a signal to the private sector that Beale Street, and the area around it, is worthy of further investment. 

The City Council member and City Court Clerk died this past September. 

In this week’s To-Do List, cozy up with a book at Loflin, revive your dying houseplants with tips from Carmeon Hamilton and mask up for a rave at the Cadre.

The death of a Memphis man in custody at a DeSoto County jail has been turned over to state authorities for further investigation.

Only 84 students attend Ida B. Wells Academy this year, leaving more than 400 available spots unfilled.

Man dies after Task Force chase, GameStop is gone and the Tigers made Hardaway “really proud.”

Having a new baby orangutan at the Memphis Zoo is good news for the species, the world and the city — and it’s unbelievably adorable. 

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is calling on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign as federal immigration raids in other places have taken a violent turn.

This is at least the second time a suspect has been killed or seriously injured during an altercation with Task Force officers since the sweeping law enforcement initiative began Sept. 29.

Today, we talk about the amount of power xAI is using, as well as what they are using it for, and how it fits into the national conversation. 

General Assembly is back in session, and the Hyde family may get its own street. Plus, Ja talks in Europe.

Ron Brandon seriously considered leaving CBU, which he wasn’t sure would survive its troubles. But he stayed because of his devotion to his alma mater, and now he has plans to ensure that CBU survives and even thrives.

The council will take the first of three votes later this month on changing the name of the street between the new Memphis Art Museum and the Cossitt Library. 

Scrapping grocery taxes, cracking down on immigration and more: Lawmakers are back in the state Capitol in Nashville. Here’s what each party plans to prioritize.