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Good day Memphis! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what’s new at Memphis’ refreshed Cobblestone Landing riverfront.
  • How dangerous is the new drug Memphis agents just seized?
  • How one South Memphis homeowner finally got a dangerous tree removed.

Also on today's calendar: Super Saturday - Zines and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 50 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Very cold; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 28, low: 20.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, but cold, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Memphis celebrates renewed Cobblestone Landing riverfront project (commercialappeal.com) — City leaders gathered downtown to cut the ribbon on the renewed Cobblestone Landing project at the new Union Avenue Overlook, right where Union meets Riverside by the river. The ceremony marks another major investment in Memphis’ riverfront, with Mayor Paul Young and council members highlighting the revamped public space for residents and visitors.
   

2. Drug more potent than fentanyl seized in Memphis (wreg.com) — A powerful synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl was seized during a recent West Tennessee Drug Task Force operation at an undisclosed location in Memphis, along with eight pounds of meth. Local officials say fluorofentanyl significantly increases overdose risks and often requires multiple naloxone doses, and they credit a state-funded violent crime initiative for supporting agents working in some of Memphis’ highest-crime areas.
   

3. Shelby County removes tree from man's house after FOX13 report (fox13memphis.com) — A South Memphis homeowner finally saw a dangerous fallen tree removed from his roof after FOX13 pressed Shelby County’s land bank to act. The case highlights how uninsured Memphis homeowners can be left paying for storm damage themselves, and why documenting hazardous trees and maintaining insurance coverage remain crucial protections for local families.
   

4. Man who opened fire outside his former Jewish school in Memphis avoids prison with guilty plea (ksgf.com) — A man who fired shots outside Margolin Hebrew Academy in Memphis in 2023 has avoided prison time, receiving eight years of probation after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and aggravated burglary. The case, heard in a Shelby County courtroom, has prompted the East Memphis Jewish day school to further tighten security while leaders emphasize healing and safety for students and staff.
   

5. TN Lottery Mega Millions, Cash4Life winning numbers for Dec. 12, 2025 (tennessean.com subscription) — Tennessee Lottery players can now check the Dec. 12 winning numbers and see exactly how to claim prizes, including at the Memphis District Office on U.S. Highway 64. The guide explains which prizes can be redeemed in person or by mail, office hours, and what identification winners in Memphis and across the state need to bring.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Final performance of Holiday Concert Season and end of the Fall Academic Semester.
    Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Celebrating saying goodbye to 90lbs of my "Big Back" Pandemic Era and rebuilding life after… (Nextdoor Highpoint Terrace)
  • Dog Found at Mendenhall & Rich in East Memphis.
    Dog is safe but we really want to reunite the dog w/ its family. Please text me if you know this dog. (901)485-7005 (Nextdoor Normandy Meadows East)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in Memphis. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Memphis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Memphis here.

Ok Memphis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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