The Early Word: A not-guilty verdict and a look into the city’s budget hole
Humes Middle could be an arts school, Oak Court could house a car dealership and Bar Limina wants to be the “space between.”
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May 2025
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Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2025 offseason player rankings, Part 1
Chris Herrington counts down from No. 18 to No. 10 in the first installment of his two-part, offseason Memphis Grizzlies player rankings list.
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Bartlett officials grapple with tax rate after property values rise
Kristi Francavilla, the city’s assistant director of finance, says in calculating the budget the city is “trying to address our rising costs” in areas such as public safety, employee benefits and infrastructure.
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Lakeland School System finally adds 12th grade
As the Lakeland School System adds a senior class, the district’s budget reflects the increase for the coming fiscal year.
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Oak Court developers want it to be ‘truly mixed-use property’
An amended site plan was filed for the East Memphis mall site as part of the investors’ efforts to rezone the 31-acre property.
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Tigers Basketball Insider: Holes in Memphis’ 2025-26 frontcourt could be cause for concern
The Tigers have brought in eight players via the NCAA transfer portal this offseason. Only one is a true big man.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis falls in extra innings to Charlotte — again
Memphis Redbirds pitching allowed a walk-off home run in extra innings — the second straight game that’s happened.
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I-55 roundabout partially opens to traffic, new bridge next
The $111 million roundabout near Downtown separates Interstate 55 traffic from local traffic and has been discussed for more than 15 years.
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The Making of a Hero: Tom Lee’s legacy
Tom Lee’s story endures because it has avoided the racial trip wires and political calculations of his time. It appeals to Memphians as part of a larger undercurrent in the city’s history.
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The Early Word: xAI is power hungry; Yelp says Memphis ’cue is not No. 1
Trump cuts Health Department funds, Growler’s is going local and the new roundabout “will take some getting used to.”
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Memphis ranks No. 4 for barbecue, but local pitmaster says it’s still king
Memphis may have ranked No. 4 on Yelp’s list of top BBQ cities, but local pitmasters and barbecue restaurateurs have thoughts.
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Inked: Lindenwood to expand child care center; distribution center opens
A vacant, 6,700-square-foot medical office building in Midtown will also go to auction in June.
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Health Department loses $2 million in federal funding
Dr. Michelle Taylor, the head of the Shelby County Health Department, said her organization was jolted by how abruptly the funding was rescinded.
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The Making of a Hero: Tom Lee, E. H. Crump and race
The civic praise and pride in Tom Lee had its roots in political manipulation by white leaders. But Lee’s place in Memphis history has endured despite the daunting racism of the times in which he lived.
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Growlers going back to roots with local bands
Two concert bookers from Growlers join Minglewood Hall, precipitating changes at both venues.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis falls to Charlotte in extra innings
For the first time this season, Memphis lost a game after holding an eighth-inning lead. The Redbirds gave up the tying run in the bottom of the 8th, and two more in the bottom of the 11th.
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New Memphis Tiger Julius Thedford eager to finally play for hometown team
In an era in which it’s far from a given that the best local talent stays home to play for the Tigers, transfer Julius Thedford is the type of player Memphis diehards point to when making the case for the Tigers still owning the title of “The City’s Team.”
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Former Fred’s HQ to become AI data center
The data center is expected to create more than 250 direct and indirect jobs in the Memphis area, with an investment of more than $500 million.
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Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue closes
Elwood’s Shack on Park Avenue has closed, leaving just the original location on Summer Avenue for those who love the eatery’s fish tacos or big sandwiches.
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Sound Bites: What’s planned for ‘Felicia’s 2.0’
Chef Felicia Willett-Schuchardt said Felicia Suzanne’s will offer signature dishes and Southern favorites.
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$10 Deal: Grit Bowl at Barksdale’s sticks to your bones
From the updated Barksdale’s menu, this one might be the best expression of Bryant Bain’s culinary DNA: Southern roots laced with Tex-Mex flair. Think huevos rancheros meets Delta comfort.
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Sound Bites: Memphis in May returns to Liberty Park
Hosting a major barbecue competition is no easy feat, but the small team at Memphis in May International Festival pull it off year after year.
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Ask the Memphian: Why are there so many temporary tags in Memphis?
In the latest installment of “Ask the Memphian,” we try to answer why Memphis seems to be overrun with temporary tags on cars. But it’s not just a Memphis problem.
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The Early Word: More AI is coming, and Ford actually brings the Raid
County Commission will vote to sync MSCS elections, Tom Lee’s legacy resurfaced in a time capsule and Darren Musselwhite has a famous cousin.
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Get to know Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite
Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite is a little bit more than a politician. A look at his pet peeves, favorite food, hidden talents and his link to Cousin Charlie, the blues harmonica player.
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