Today's weather in Memphis:
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88°/72°
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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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Memphis advisory board finalizes 11 community priorities for $3 million AI fund
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The board’s recommendations — which still need to pass the City Council — include a $1 million allocation for a pre-weatherization assistance program to help residents with critical home repairs, mold remediation and indoor air quality improvements.
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The Early Word: Ardent hits a sour note, and two restaurants see double
Connecting the new housing dots and vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood
Renovated Bickford Aquatic Center makes a splash
Former Evolve bank CEO sentenced in child sexual abuse material case
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Bailey: Ramble on Summer finally ramblin' through Bartlett approval process
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After two years in limbo, Ramble on Summer seems to be moving ahead, bringing another piece to the development on U.S. 70 in Bartlett.
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Memphis advisory board finalizes 11 community priorities for $3 million AI fund
Connecting the new housing dots and vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood
North Memphis is about to have Jazz and Blues
Food Files: Taco Prime, Petals of a Peony adding multiple locations
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Two former local basketball standouts named in Alabama State betting probe
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A pair of former Memphis-area high school basketball standouts are named in a sports betting integrity probe. One is the son of a Memphis Tigers assistant coach.
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Herrington: The Grizzlies will try to trade Ja Morant. Where? For what? We can only speculate.
Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central's Nesmith repeats
Hill: Ja Morant may bounce back, but does he fit the Grizzlies' new timeline?
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Here's the scoop on Sunday's ice cream festival
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Eight local ice cream venders. Four flavors each. Unlimited samples.
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Food Files: Taco Prime, Petals of a Peony adding multiple locations
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Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central's Nesmith repeats
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Millington coach John Cochran was also recognized after leading his team to Class AA state championship.
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Bailey: Ramble on Summer finally ramblin' through Bartlett approval process
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A look at the 2026 Live at the Garden lineup
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Olivia Wall, director of marketing and communications for Memphis Botanic Garden, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of “The Sidebar” to talk about Live at the Garden’s 2026 lineup.
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Arts Beat: How Memphis artists can get funding wishes granted
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Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
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There’s a loud message that Scott is trying to send when he says the Tigers are at full revenue sharing, and that message is simple: Memphis is moving like it’s in the big leagues — even if it isn’t yet.
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Opinion: 'Poverty is never just economic'
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The AM/DM podcast: Pizza witches, Filipino fest and Pride
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Pride weekend kicks off and we all scream for the Memphis Ice Cream Festival. Bianca Phillips comes on The AM/DM to talk things to do this weekend in Memphis.
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A look at the 2026 Live at the Garden lineup
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Daily Jigsaw: Immaculate Conception demolition
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This jigsaw puzzle is of the chain-link fence at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception where the former Immaculate Conception Cathedral School budlings will be demolished. The photo was taken by Andy Ashby.
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Daily WordRow: June 5
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