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Good morning Memphis! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an electrical spark turned a Bethel Grove home into disaster
  • How Kwanzaa’s message of self-determination is reshaping Memphis conversations
  • How a Southwest Memphis dispute turned into an attempted murder charge

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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Some sun, then clouds; windy, with a high of 36 and low of 23 degrees.
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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bethel Grove house fire injures 2, including Memphis firefighter (localmemphis.com) — A weekend house fire in Memphis’ Bethel Grove neighborhood left one resident critically burned and a Memphis firefighter injured, according to fire officials. Crews say an accidental electrical fire started in a back bedroom of the Lowell Avenue boarding house, which had four residents, causing tens of thousands of dollars in structural and property damage.
   

2. Kwanzaa celebrations continue into second day across Memphis (fox13memphis.com) — Kwanzaa observances are in full swing across Memphis as families and community leaders focus on Kujichagulia, or self-determination. Local organizers say the holiday is helping residents, especially young people, connect with African heritage while strengthening Black neighborhoods. Events continue through January 1, emphasizing unity, education, and collective responsibility citywide.
   

3. Woman arrested after running over ex multiple times: MPD (wreg.com) — Police say a man was critically injured after being run over multiple times with an SUV during a confrontation late Saturday morning in Southwest Memphis. Officers later arrested a woman identified as his ex-girlfriend in South Memphis, and she’s now charged with attempted first-degree murder while the victim faces surgery for serious injuries.
   

4. New Memphis mentorship organization looks to guide youth (fox13memphis.com) — A new group called Brothers United is stepping up to mentor young people in Memphis, starting with coat donations to students at Kirby High School. Formed just eight months ago, the mostly retired members meet regularly and are expanding their outreach in the new year. They aim to guide local youth away from harmful choices and toward a more hopeful future.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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