What will it take to improve the American’s basketball perception?
American commissioner Tim Pernetti said improving the basketball league is about “bringing the bottom up.”
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July 2025
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Martin: Can Memphis football beat the odds?
“Just because we don’t have an official preseason poll doesn’t mean we can’t set a baseline of expectations for Memphis football this season. That’s where Las Vegas comes in.”
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In deposition, Marie Feagins was pressed on private meeting claims and a ‘formal complaint’
During the deposition, Feagins also denied sexual harassment allegations that an attorney for the MSCS board said are part of a “formal complaint.”
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Javier Bailey back on the ballot. And the political life and times of Bill Morris.
Bill Morris, who died July 25 at 92, was the longest serving Shelby County mayor since the office was created. And Javier Bailey is set for next year’s Democratic primary for assessor.
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The Early Word: Why to stay out of the river; plus, we remember Mayor Morris
Methodist tries to right its ship, Asian-influenced bakeries are the new craze and it may be a good time to buy a home.
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Methodist laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now, a new partnership will try to turn the tide.
Having faced numerous financial challenges throughout the past several years, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has signed on an Ohio-based company in a “pivotal moment in health care operations.”
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Memphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
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Asian-influenced bakeries have hit Memphis
A trend, driven in part by social media, is adding sweet and savory flavors to Memphis’ treat scene.
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BlueOval City megasite authority plans to protect Memphis aquifer
Ford’s electric vehicle truck and battery plant anticipates pumping several million gallons of water daily from the aquifer during peak operations.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis wins in walk-off fashion with two runs in bottom of the ninth
Memphis was down 3-2 entering the bottom of the ninth, but rallies to defeat Gwinnett 4-3 Saturday night at AutoZone Park.
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Epstein files fight draws a Tennessee politico into the ring, while another stays on the ropes
U.S. Rep. John Rose, who’s running for governor, blames turmoil on “liberal media.” Possible GOP primary challenger U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is silent on the topic.
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The Old Daisy has been centerstage for the messy history of Beale Street control. Here’s the story.
Disputes over who controls Beale Street revolve around the Historical Daisy. The old theater is home to the Beale Street Development Corp. and has witnessed more than a century of intrigue and politics on the street that gave birth to the blues.
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Buckley: The Memphis-UTSA mess is a shame. But there’s a bigger shame.
Nothing to see here — that’s what the American Conference commissioner suggested when he was asked about reports revealing a former Memphis football player shared intel with UTSA’s quarterback before the Roadrunners beat the Tigers last season.
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Redbirds recap: Strong pitching keys Redbirds win Friday night
Memphis starting pitchers have allowed two runs in 24.2 innings pitched to start the series.
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Buckley: Finally someone from Memphis addresses Big 12 proposal
Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield says what he really feels about the American Conference.
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Grizzlies Insider: Morant goes to China, Jackson in boot, other summer notes
Ja Morant is scheduled to be in China for the next five days as part of Nike’s “Let Them Watch” tour to promote the Ja 3 sneaker. Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke released new music under the artist name BCVS.
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Canadian company buys former Kellogg facility
The Greater Memphis Chamber announced a multimillion-dollar investment by Silver Hills Bakery, marking the Canadian company’s first U.S. manufacturing location.
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Small businesses expect higher sales over tax-free weekend: ‘It’ll be strong’
“This is the weekend that people start thinking about buying for fall and winter,” said Kendra Vickery, owner of Spoiled Sweet Boutique in Germantown.
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Conaway: I’m willing to let this masterpiece slide
“We need to start clawing back, kicking and screaming, that which was given and guaranteed by the bodies who stole it from us in the night — literally.”
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The Early Word: The Glo will go on, and Finebaum has a sick burn for the Big 12
Cops charged in Nichols’ death get new sentencing dates, Hogan learned the wrasslin’ ropes in Memphis and we’ve got a hot tip on a cold meal for a hot day.
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As airport works to ease parking issues, it finds new management company
The Atlanta-based company will oversee security, customer assistance and more.
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U of M sets fundraising record, officials say
More than half the money raised will go toward other university operations.
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Memphis is itching to get into a power conference. Basketball attendance shows why.
The Big 12’s rejection of Memphis’ reported $200 million pitch marked another denial in the Tigers’ quest for entry into a power conference. But Memphis officials will keep plugging away — and basketball attendance numbers show why.
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Arts Beat: What is a docent and why does the Brooks Museum need more of them?
“It’s really surprising how many kids have never been to a museum before,” said docent Anne Whirley. “But they’re all engaged and well-behaved.”
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Dr. Marion Dugdale championed hemophilia patients in clinics and classrooms
She set up her lab in an empty room. With cobbled equipment and the blood of cows, dogs and humans, she set out to work on advances in hemophilia.
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