Opponents claim new child-custody bill ‘treats kids like perps’
The bill would let a Department of Child Services residential facility keep a child for up to an additional six months for assaulting a staff member.
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April 2026
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$1B for rural health care coming to Tennessee
Tennessee health leaders met in Memphis to talk about how to address rural health care needs.
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The Early Word: State school takeover powers and a racetrack reno in neutral
OUTMemphis is building a new HQ, the Grizzlies get sweet 16 and Kuya has brunch.
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Stalled at the starting line? $60M Memphis raceway reno sitting idle
Stuck in neutral or still on track? If the renovation of the Memphis Motorsports Park is going to be ready for racing this fall, work on the property south of Millington will have to accelerate.
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What to order: Kuya’s brunch silog plate
Since opening in March, Kuya has cemented itself as a Downtown destination for late nights and Filipino comfort food. But on Sunday, April 19, the restaurant held its first brunch service.
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French Village Square changes hands with room to grow
Germantown-based JX Investments LLC bought French Village Square at 4069-4111 Summer Ave. from MRS French Village LLC for $4.6 million.
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On the Flip Side, Memphis pinball bar under new ownership
Locals David and Julie Yopp have joined Michael Muhlert, one of the original Flip Side owners, in ownership of the pinball bar.
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MAAR Commercial Council recognizes top brokers
The Realtors council also inducted William B. Dunavant III into its Commercial Hall of Fame and honored Michael Lightman Sr. with its Legacy Award.
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What’s good for the Goose is made ‘the hard way’
The Silly Goose Lounge’s co-owner won’t be giving away the secret recipes and days-long methods to their pizzas or cocktails, but he promises, “There’s a lot of work behind when you order a drink.”
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Ask the Memphian: Where did Elvis live before Graceland?
Everyone knows Elvis lived at Graceland. But before this, he spent 13 months at 1034 Audubon Drive, during one of the most consequential periods of his career.
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Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget’ in history
The Germantown Municipal School District’s funding per pupil is in the bottom third of the state.
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DeSoto County district attorney reflects on time in office, outlines plan to speed up court cases
Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.
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The Early Word: Ted Butler has more putts to give; plus, Elvis’ first home
State cuts some Memphis crime money, Young promises no new taxes and Flip Side is flipping things around.
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Calkins: Ted Butler is about to teach his 100,000th golf lesson. And he’s not about to stop.
Ted Butler didn’t want to teach golf lessons. That was nearly 100,000 lessons ago. The math is absolutely staggering. But the man is not about to stop.
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Redbirds Recap: Memphis finishes Stripers with eighth-inning comeback
The Redbirds took the lead with a sacrifice fly.
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The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
As the Baptist Heart Institute reached 500 heart transplants recently, doctors and nurses say the science behind that procedure has changed.
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For the Dorothy Day House, serving Memphis’ homeless families is a divine calling
When the Dorothy Day House started in 2006, it was run entirely by volunteers and helped three homeless families a year. Now it helps more than 20 a year.
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DeSoto County Dream Center expands reach with new Olive Branch campus
With expanded needs in Desoto County, Dream Center is expanding its operation to the eastern side of the county in the Olive Branch community.
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Why a Georgia city once named a day in a Memphis quarterback’s honor
New Memphis Tigers quarterback Air Noland’s athletic talents and generous heart prompted South Fulton, Georgia, to celebrate him with his own day in 2023.
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Opinion: Society’s health is gauged by how it treats the most vulnerable
A society that neglects its elders and its youngest children, a community that abandons the elderly or allows children to go hungry and unprotected, lessens the sacred potential of every community.
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Memphis industrial market rebounding
Cushman & Wakefield released its first quarter industrial report, showing the overall market has some positive trends such as vacancy rate decreasing while net absorption and asking rental rates increased.
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Keeping up with the Joneses — and strawberries, peaches and produce
Strawberry-picking season started at the third-generation family farm Jones Orchard last week, attracting families and chefs alike.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis strands 11 in Saturday extra-inning loss to Gwinnett
The Redbirds were unable to advance a ghost runner in both extra frames.
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Former Tiger Anthony Miller goes from walk-on to M Club Hall of Fame
Receiver Anthony Miller and defensive lineman Clinton McDonald were among inductees honored at Memphis M Club Hall of Fame ceremonies.
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Redbirds recap: Crooks homers twice in Memphis win over Gwinnett
The Memphis Redbirds regained sole possession of first place in the International League with a win over the Gwinnett Stripers.
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