The challenge of illiteracy can seem impossible to solve. But the leaders of the Memphis Literacy Conference think they have the answers.

Konrad Mueller, coordinator of the Memphis Literacy Conference, and Emily Taubken, director of Memphis Literacy Institute, join Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to take a look a the literacy rates in Memphis and what can be done to bolster them.

Ahead of a devastating season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington test their fortune-telling skills on The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast as they break down the likelihood of the team making a comeback. To put it like the ole Magic Eight Ball: Outlook not so good.

Bartlett Mayor David Parsons is on “Behind the Headlines” to discuss the “change in housing habits” due to the $162 million Union Depot development and Ford’s BlueOval City. 

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The leaders of the Memphis Literacy Conference join Eric Barnes on The Sidebar

Grizzlies podcast: Can Memphis make a comeback? By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington

Bartlett mayor says Union Depot and BlueOval bringing more, diverse housing By Bill Dries

A conversation with Jennifer Biggs about food, drinks and WYXR By Eric Barnes

MATA's dilemma: Capital projects are federally funded, while daily operations face shortfall By Bill Dries

Brooks Museum director discusses art, food, new building By Eric Barnes

BTH: Juvenile court priorities include restorative justice, expanded educational opportunities By Julia Baker

Giving homeless people a Room in the Inn By Eric Barnes

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