Chicago agriculture processor closes part of Memphis facility, lays off 95
The partial closing is due to a new cottonseed oil joint venture between Chicago-based Archer Daniels Midland and Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based Planters Cotton Oil Mill Inc.
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January 2026
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Ask the Memphian: Why does Memphis require liquor stores to be 1,500 feet away from a church or school?
In this week’s “Ask the Memphian,” we explain how that distance came to be and compare it to other populous cities across Tennessee.
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What do Memphians think about Memphis Safe Task Force?
Some say the National Guard “shouldn’t be here,” while others say Memphis “got the message.” The Daily Memphian captured a snapshot of where Memphians stand on the Memphis Safe Task Force and its impact.
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Westwood teetered on the edge of closure for years. Will a middle school merger save it?
Chickasaw Middle could close at the end of the school year, one of five closures MSCS officials have proposed. The students would move to the Westwood High campus, making it a school for sixth-12th graders.
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Stitching love into every seam: Quilt guild’s pillowcases give Youth Villages children something of their own
A local quilting group donates part of their talent to Youth Villages residents, creating pillowcases for the children living in the Bartlett facility.
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U of M asking state for $162 million for two projects
Overall, school officials have identified more than $400 million in deferred maintenance needed for the campus’ 133 buildings.
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Local mission-driven apparel company returns to its roots
For the founder and CEO of the company, the relaunch represents a homecoming to the purpose that first set it apart in a crowded apparel industry.
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For Monica Sanchez, Cazateatro is a labor of love
The bilingual theater troupe teaches theater and ballet classes and puts on several shows and major events each year.
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When it comes to coaching, Charles Huff learned what he needed to know in college — and from his father
Charles Huff’s journey to becoming the new Memphis football coach can be traced back to his childhood farm in Denton, Maryland.
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How quarterback Blake Horvath helped revive Navy football
Navy doesn’t pay NIL money. Yet heading into the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, the Midshipmen have posted a 20-5 record with Blake Horvath starting at quarterback the past two seasons.
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First Horizon building next to former Houston’s sold
The building, which was built in 1962, sits next to the former Houston’s restaurant that closed in December 2024 after more than 40 years of operation.
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Calkins: Why the Memphis sports year was so disappointing — and what can be done now
The year 2025 was a bummer in Memphis sports — and not just because of the results on the field. But yes, there’s a solution. We asked someone who knows.
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Marshall Steakhouse owner decides against selling
Marshall Steakhouse’s original location will not sell. The owner is keeping it and adding options so guests can stay a while.
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Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ narrow win at Rice
Who, exactly, are the Memphis Tigers? After needing several made free throws in the final minute to hold off Rice on the road, players didn’t pretend to have the answers.
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Opinion: Increasing voter turnout is laudable. Feagins’ mayoral candidacy is not.
“It’s one thing to wage a public fight against a divided MSCS board. It’s quite another to wage a costly political campaign against other, far more entrenched opponents.”
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December 2025
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Ask the Memphian: Yes, Memphis, your city does actually recycle
Despite what many Memphians believe, the city does in fact recycle. But better efforts from Memphians could help successful recycling, officials said.
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What to order: Surf and turf at Porch & Parlor
While Porch & Parlor is a known destination for celebrations and formal gatherings, it’s also equally appropriate for an impromptu dinner on a Monday night.
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Cam Spencer plays like nobody wants him — because nobody did
As a junior in high school, Cam Spencer created a recruiting profile for himself. His self-belief may be his biggest strength.
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Grizzlies 25: Brandon Clarke is perhaps the team’s all-time top ‘sixth man’
If you can’t be the man, it’s good to complement the man. Brandon Clarke’s has meshed well with the top players of his Grizzlies era.
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Downtown church’s rich history is intertwined with the stories of people it served
The present St. Patrick Catholic Church was built in 1905 but the congregation dates back to 1866 on the same property south of FedExForum.
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Get your petitions: The 2026 election year is about to begin
Candidates in the May 5 Shelby County primaries start picking up the paperwork Monday, Dec. 22, to get on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know about the start of the 2026 election year in Memphis and Shelby County.
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Recipe Exchange: P.O. Press’ butter cake
Chef Jimmy Gentry said what makes this dessert special is it has three different textures in each bite: the crispy caramelized sugar, the moist and tender cake, and the gooey cream cheese filling inside.
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The Early Word: Churches, liquor stores and gas-powered pickup trucks
U of M fired its foundation CEO, the Tigers just keep losing and Cam Spencer is the Grizzly nobody wanted.
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New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Officials in Bartlett and Arlington are hoping to entice developers to breathe life into vacant land and fund critical infrastructure needs.
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Why are Tigers struggling? Penny Hardaway says it comes down to a lack of ‘discipline, sacrifice and buy-in’
“That’s the main reason — one of the main reasons — why we’re 4-7,” Hardaway said. “Because of the (lack of) discipline, sacrifice and buy-in — in every facet of what we’re trying to do here at Memphis.”
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