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Shelly Rice created an enviable civic club in Frayser. Now he’s passing the mic. By Laura Testino

Why 'Skip' is more than a nickname to Tigers baseball coach Matt Riser By Frank Bonner II

The most wonderful time of year: Girl Scout cookie season is here By Jody Callahan

'Love and respect' built Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane's TCU legacy By Drew Hill

JJJ makes the day of two ‘kid reporters’ at All-Star Media Day By Drew Hill

New hip-hop record connects Memphis, St. Louis By Elle Perry

Calkins: A story of friendship and basketball — and why the Memphis Tigers mean so much By Geoff Calkins

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