Today's weather in Memphis:
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97°/77°
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Hazy sunshine
Air qualityModerate
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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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Breaking down Mississippi's redistricting lawsuits
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Although Mississippi legislators have not yet moved to redistrict in light of Louisiana v. Callais, the state is facing multiple lawsuits over its current voting districts. Here is a breakdown.
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The Early Word: Ja Morant is gone, and 201 Poplar is closed
The AM/DM podcast: Who's on the Grizz's new menu
Get ready for a rash of hot days
Trial date set in Tami Sawyer's federal embezzlement case
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SpaceX's internet service cuts rates for Memphis-area customers
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Starlink, the satellite internet service and key revenue driver for Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is offering discounts to area residents.
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Want to own an apartment complex with a view of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
Meet The Daily Memphian's summer 2026 interns
Memphis hotel joins worldwide group of luxury destinations
Memphis startup redefining crowdfunding as 'crowd-saving'
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Hill: Morant experience far from perfect, but truly unique
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“It’s amazing the places that Ja Morant took Memphis. In fact, no player may be more responsible for providing such a sense of place.”
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Timeline of Ja Morant's time with the Grizzlies
19th ranked woman headlines players for Memphis Classic
Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
Calkins: The Ja Morant era is finally over. Why did it come to this?
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Coletta's to close Appling Road location after almost 30 years
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“The place on Parkway, we have that Elvis connection,” co-owner Jerry Coletta said. “We have people just about every day that are tourists, who are Elvis fans.”
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New gluten-free bakery space opening next month
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Breaking down Mississippi's redistricting lawsuits
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Although Mississippi legislators have not yet moved to redistrict in light of Louisiana v. Callais, the state is facing multiple lawsuits over its current voting districts. Here is a breakdown.
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Latest 'American Idol' winner coming to Bartlett
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Memphis Movies This Week: An early look Indie Memphis gem ‘Blue Heron’
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One of 2026’s standout arthouse films so far is coming to Studio on the Square for a one-night Indie Memphis screening.
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Ardent's legal fight is a broken record
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Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
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After the trade of Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, what does the Grizzlies roster look like?
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Calkins: Elvis Presley lives! Or his sign does, anyway.
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The AM/DM Podcast: New laws take effect, and fireworks fill the sky
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Also this week: The Memphis-Shelby County schools board tackles some hot topics.
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Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says
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Sudoku: June 29
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Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
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Daily WordRow: June 29
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