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Ask the Memphian: Why hasn’t Liberty Stadium had a concert in years?
For roughly three decades, the only musicians who played what is now the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium were marching bands. But why?
Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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September 2025
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October 2025
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Arts & Culture A perfect place for poetry and pondering opens at the National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum celebrated the opening of the BlueCross Healthy Place at Founders Park on Saturday, the first phase of the museum’s two-part, $38 million expansion.
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NeighborhoodsAsk the Memphian: Why do Memphians spend so much money and effort on Halloween?
In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we wondered why folks invest so much on their Halloween displays. The answers? Whimsy, fun and, for at least one person, revenge.
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Arts & CultureFor those spellbound by hoodoo, a Downtown museum goes down to its roots
Hoodoo is alive and well, one practitioner said Saturday at the grand opening of the Beale Street Hoodoo History and Folklife Museum on the third floor of A. Schwab’s on Beale Street.
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Ask the MemphianAsk the Memphian: What’s the story of the Shelby Forest Pig Man?
In this week’s installment of a special Halloween-themed “Ask the Memphian,” we’ll tell you all about the Shelby Forest Pig Man. It’s up to you if you believe any of it.
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City of MemphisImmigration advocates say fear surges as Task Force ramps up
With helicopters in the air and detentions rising, some legal immigrants are afraid to leave home.
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Shelby County TBI asked to review Tami Sawyer confrontation with deputies
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has been asked to review an Oct. 7 dispute between the general sessions clerk and Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies outside the county courthouse.
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Metro Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest
Saturday’s protest was a serious event for many of those involved, yet it also involved more than a bit of whimsy. The getups included characters such as Shrek, Kenny and Cartman from “South Park,” Gizmo from “Gremlins.”
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Public Safety Marshals arrest second suspect in fatal shooting of rapper
U.S. Marshals arrest suspect in the fatal shooting of a rapper outside the Westin Hotel in Downtown Memphis earlier this year.
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BusinessThe fight over new East Memphis liquor store explodes into fireball
Ethan Edwards wants to open a new high-end liquor store in East Memphis, and he thinks he has the right to do so. Buster’s Liquors co-owner Josh Hammond disagrees, and the fight is getting nasty.
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BusinessControversial East Memphis liquor store license denied
State alcohol board denies liquor license for The Station, a proposed East Memphis liquor store in the center of a contentious legal battle.
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Spirit of Memphis Witches, zombies and more descend upon Juvenile Court’s Trunk or Treat for candy, bouncing and just plain fun
Hundreds came to Juvenile Court on Saturday for the fourth annual Trunk or Treat event, where kids could pet animals, eat hot dogs, collect candy and go home with a brand-new coat as winter nears.
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Ask the MemphianAsk the Memphian: Does a ghost named Mary really haunt the Orpheum?
Throughout the years, plenty of people have claimed to see a ghostly little girl roaming the historic theater. She even has a reserved seat. But is there a story behind the hauntings?
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Metro Impending loss of SNAP benefits leaves some wondering how they will eat
With the government shutdown now in its fourth week, SNAP benefits for November are expected to be cut off or, at the very least, delayed. In Memphis, more than 150,000 people rely on the program.
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Neighborhoods With SNAP benefits halted, Memphis food pantries struggle to feed those in need
“I’m seeing just continual calls at the reception desk for people asking about food pantries,” said Russell Walker of St. John’s Church. “It’s continuous. I got in this morning at 7:30, and they’ve been continuous since then.”
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Public Safety Another inmate dies at 201 Poplar
As Task Force arrests swell population at Shelby County Jail, another inmate is found dead in his cell.
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City of Memphis City provides $500,000 to help offset loss of SNAP benefits
City gives $500,000 to help provide food after federal government shutdown cancels or delays SNAP benefits for November
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Public Safety Pedestrian dead after being hit by Memphis police car
The incident happened in the University of Memphis area Thursday night, officials said.
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Metro Memphians cautiously optimistic SNAP will be funded, following court rulings
Two federal judges ruled Friday that the government must continue to fund the nation’s biggest food aid program despite the shutdown, but local food banks are wary.
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Public Safety Person shot by law-enforcement officer is in critical condition
A law enforcement officer shot a person in Cordova Friday, Oct. 31, after an apparent robbery and shooting at a nearby business, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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November 2025
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City of Memphis Mayor nominates new Memphis fire chief
He will succeed Gina Sweat, the first woman to hold the post of Memphis Fire Department chief, who retired after leading MFD for nine years.
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Spirit of Memphis India Fest offers a taste of authentic culture
About 45 food vendors were a highlight of the day for many attending the event at the Agricenter. But the spicy heat isn’t for the faint of heart.
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MusicSchool of Rock’s three Memphis-area locations have been sold
The first area School of Rock location opened in 2013.
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Public SafetyMemphis Business Academy football coach charged in drug conspiracy
The football coach has been has been charged in a drug sting that led to the arrests of 20 people, including 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers.
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Public Safety Federal agent fired shot that wounded suspect in front of Cordova Corky’s, officials say
A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesperson confirmed the officer who shot the suspect in the parking lot of the Dexter Ridge shopping center was with Homeland Security Investigations.
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