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Good morning, Memphis. It’s Wednesday, Sept. 3, National Welsh Rarebit Day. As a kid, I always thought people were saying “Welsh rabbit,” which seemed like an awful thing to eat. But turns out it’s just fancy cheese toast with beer, butter and mustard, and who wouldn’t like that? Maybe today is the day to try the Ski Queen Rarebit Tartine at Fawn.

Shooting led to Norris’ recusal: U.S. District Judge Mark Norris, who recused himself from the Tyré Nichols case, did so over his reaction to the shooting of one of his former law clerks.

Want to buy a hotel? A popular Downtown one is up for sale.

Teen shot after 901 Day event: An unnamed teenager was shot near Beale and November 6th streets Monday evening.

Inmate stabbed at 201: An inmate at the Shelby County Jail is facing attempted murder charges after using a “makeshift knife.” 

Coach Cal’s comeback: The man Memphis Tigers fans love to hate will be back for a battle with his old team come late October. 

Par-tee all day and night: Want to play golf at 3 a.m.? You might have to drive to Southaven. 

Kiss these grits: It’s only Wednesday, but weekend brunch will be here before you know it. Here’s what to order.

‘Hamilton’ gets its shot … at the big screen. And a brat-pack cult classic turns 40.

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