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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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Opinion: To fix Memphis mass transit, MATA board members need to get on the bus
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“The new MATA board reveals a glaring disconnect. With one exception, they are almost entirely corporate executives and administrators who likely do not use the system they oversee.”
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New TBI agents ‘embedded’ with Memphis Safe Task Force
Herrington: For 38 years, 'Knowledge Bowl' showcased a different kind of Memphis 'student-athlete.’ What now?
SpaceXAI sued over worker death
How to register to vote in Shelby County
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SpaceXAI sued over worker death
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The family of a worker who died after a fall in 2025 at SpaceXAI’s Colossus II Campus is seeking $30 million in damages.
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Collierville company bands with Whole Foods to donate supplies to hundreds of schools
FedEx Freight announces partnership with NASCAR Truck Series
SpaceXAI posts more than 100 jobs as data center moratorium momentum slows
St. Jude's Chili's Care Center to undergo $13.5M reno
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Redbirds Recap: Memphis offense jumps on Sounds pitching early in 10-run win
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The Redbirds jumped right on Nashville pitching with a run in the first inning, five more in the second frame and three more to cap the fourth.
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Bartlett High debuts new covered outdoor practice facility
Tigers give update on stadium fixes ahead of second home game
Tigers earn scrappy win against Rice in women’s soccer conference opener
Lausanne races past Germantown for first victory of the season
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Food Files: Second area Big Bad Breakfast to open soon
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Plus, a Mexican restaurant in Collierville is closing.
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Smashburger food truck to open in Poplar Avenue space
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Bartlett High debuts new covered outdoor practice facility
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Bartlett christened its new outdoor athletic facility, which is designed to provide some relief during hot summer months.
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Food Files: Second area Big Bad Breakfast to open soon
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Herrington: For 38 years, 'Knowledge Bowl' showcased a different kind of Memphis 'student-athlete.’ What now?
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Not all high school competition takes place on the gridiron or hardwood. For nearly four decades, a lot of it has taken place under the bright lights of a TV studio down by the river.
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Hispanic Heritage celebrations, CY Fest and barbecuing for beginners
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Opinion: To fix Memphis mass transit, MATA board members need to get on the bus
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“The new MATA board reveals a glaring disconnect. With one exception, they are almost entirely corporate executives and administrators who likely do not use the system they oversee.”
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Opinion: Now is not the time to let up on gun crime
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How Hotel Pontotoc went from bordello to boutique hotel
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Joey Lewis is on “The Sidebar” to talk about his love for the hotel and everything it has become.
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The AM/DM podcast: Discovering the wildlife all around us
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Sudoku: Sept. 18
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Ready for today’s sudokus?
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Daily WordRow: Sept. 18
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