Today's weather in Memphis:
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70°/51°
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Intermittent clouds
Air qualityGood
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Jordan Ware matched last year’s performance while Bartlett’s Kylan Bernard swept both hurdles races. In Class A girls, East’s Alyssa Raymond wins three events.
By John Varlas
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The left-hander helped Philadelphia reach the World Series in 1993. He was a 1983 graduate of Craigmont High in Memphis.
By John Varlas
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This season the Grizzlies got younger and still got better, but ultimately came up short of their potential. With Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. in place, the future is bright. It’s also pressing. What’s next?
By Chris Herrington
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The Grizzlies ended their season with a loss to the Warriors Friday. Was it the best season ever? Maybe. It was absolutely the most fun.
By Geoff Calkins
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The pool at the Mike Rose Aquatics Center on the U of M campus will be named in honor of the man who had an “endless belief in people.”
By John Varlas
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The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest concludes at Liberty Park as winners are announced, and hope sizzles for a return to Tom Lee Park in 2023.
By Alicia Davidson
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Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.
By Abigail Warren
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Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland went after critics of his backing of the state truth in sentencing law and his description of 201 Poplar as a “revolving door” for criminals during a lively interview on “Behind The Headlines.”
By Bill Dries
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The problem that delayed the certification was combining tabulations from two different systems into a single statement of votes cast.
By Bill Dries
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Cornbread salad is a staple at the Big Bob Gibson family supper during the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and a great addition to your summer picnics and cookouts.
By Jennifer Biggs
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It’s getting hot around here. Record heat pounded competitors at the Division 2-AA regional track meet; flames licked meat at the 2022 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest; a Downtown mural includes sizzling new technology, and it doesn’t get any hotter than FedExForum when the Grizzlies win.
By The Daily Memphian Staff
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Stop Poverty with Policy is hosting a community forum and picnic for Memphis Area Transit Authority public transit riders.
By Daja E. Henry
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The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.
By Michael Waddell
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Douglass’ Juneteenth art auction has been postponed due to COVID-19. However, the festival is still set for Father’s Day weekend.
By Daja E. Henry
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Black Seeds Urban Farms’ event will feature music performances from local artists and food from vendors like Sun of a Vegan and Street Kitchen.
By Daja E. Henry
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Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.
By Michael Waddell
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The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.
By Michael Waddell
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“Until our society can see the truth about abortion, we will continue failing the women who need us the most. People like my grandmother.”
By Leigh Ann Roman
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The emphasis on creative thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and engaging with the real world is one of the things that differentiates XTH from other high schools throughout Shelby County and around the country.
By Kerry Hayes
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Two former University of Memphis basketball players prepare for the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 18-20.
By Steven Johnson
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The Memphis gathering was one of several Planned Parenthood rallies in cities across the United States. The marches were organized after a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion leaked May 2 suggesting the landmark Roe v. Wade law could be restricted or overturned in the future.
By Alicia Davidson
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Photo Gallery: Kyle Petty, Richard Petty hold fan event
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Kyle Petty, his dad Richard “The King” Petty and several others taking part in the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America held a fan event at the Guest House at Graceland.
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State GOP proposes splitting Memphis into three Congressional districts
2026 elections
Mickell Lowery wins Democratic county mayoral primary
2026 elections
Anthony Buckner wins Democratic primary for Sheriff
2026 elections
Four County Commission races set for August
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Downtown hotel-Airbnb hybrid won't be your average one-trick pony
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Giddy up, Memphis. The Stallion, which blends the hotel and Airbnb experience, will open in a former apartment complex in Downtown Memphis.
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Inked: Crescent Center has new tenant
Kick back and relax, The Front Porch is officially open
Frontier adds new nonstop route from Memphis airport
What is Greater Memphis Chamber's plan to find new leader?
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Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft wing prospects for the Grizzlies
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In this second part of his draft prospect preview series, Chris Herrington looks at the wings available in this year’s NBA Draft.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis splits doubleheader with Toledo
Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft frontcourt prospects for the Grizzlies
Three fourth-inning homers help lift Tigers over Central Arkansas
Free-flowing Lausanne soccer surges into region title match
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Ghost River Brewing on Beale to close
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Ghost River Brewery & Taproom opened on Beale Street in 2021. The company will focus on its newly-expanded South Main location.
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MIM's barbecue cooking contest just got more fiery
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2026 elections
Germantown full-time mayor referendum fails
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“The more they tried to explain it, the worse it got,” said Patrick Lawton, former Germantown city administrator.
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Arlington board keeps property tax rate steady
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Memphis Movies This Week: Crime is up, from ‘Sheep Detectives’ to ‘Heat’
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Chris Herrington: “‘Knives Out’ meets ‘Babe’ is an elevator pitch I would buy, and I suspect I’ll be buying in the form of a movie ticket soon.”
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Photo Gallery: Met Gala watch party kicks off 2026 Memphis Art & Fashion Week
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Calkins: On Election Day, the shameful work of erasing Memphis begins
Herrington: Previewing NBA Draft frontcourt prospects for the Grizzlies
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Sidebar: "If you can roll joints, you can roll tamales"
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Karen Carrier, who started Memphis restaurants including The Beauty Shop, DKDC and Mollie Fontaine, joins Eric Barnes for this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”
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The AM/DM podcast: Peaches and pathogens
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Sudoku: May 6
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Ready for today’s sudokus?
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Daily WordRow: May 6
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