$1.5M building permit filed for Clayborn Temple exterior work
Clayborn Temple is preparing for work to begin on the historic site's exterior.
Hield, Fox lead Sacramento to 99-96 victory over Grizzlies
On the scene at the International Blues Challenge
Bands and solo/duo acts from Memphis and Mississippi to the Mediterranean and all points in-between competed Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the annual International Blues Challenge on Beale. Competition continues through Saturday.
Developers closely watch Germantown’s plans for golf course
Developers watch with interest what may become of the 180-acre Germantown Country Club, which they say would be a prime location for a well-planned, high-end residential development.
State not seeking Memphis megasite money for next budget unless it lands a major employer
Economic and Community Development commissioner contends the state has enough resources on hand to make the Memphis Regional Megasite in Haywood County "shovel-ready."
Recap: Grizzlies come close, but drop their eighth straight as late calls go against them
The Memphis Grizzlies saw their losing streak continue as a late call thwarted a last-minute comeback and hopes for a win.
Metro
Knowledge Bowl placed ‘on hiatus’ after nearly four decades
Knowledge Bowl may not return this year, according to an email from the general manager at WREG-TV.
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Shelby County Jail contract, clerk funds, judge appointment approved at first commission meeting
State Government Interim state rep calls off write-in campaign for late father’s seat
Business
Memphis startup one of five nationwide to get $25K from Epicenter
Epicenter is giving $25,000 each to five startups nationwide — including one in Memphis developing a new shoulder implant system.
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Sports
Hill: He’s the most hated man in college football — and he’s coming to a stadium near you
Former Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin makes his return to Oxford on Saturday when he brings his seventh-ranked LSU Tigers to town.
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Food
Belmont Grill building has new owner
The new owner hopes to bring the Belmont Grill concept back to the space.
Music Young musicians will jazz up Downtown brunch
Suburbs
Lakeland proposes new design standards for US 70, Canada Road
Lakeland officials are trying to make sure that two of the suburb’s main traffic arteries have the proper zoning approach to fit with the city’s character.
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Arts & Culture
Young musicians will jazz up Downtown brunch
Brunch patrons at the Majestic Grille can enjoy a side of music with their eggs as the Memphis Jazz Workshop performs on the last weekend of each month, starting Sept. 26-27.
Performing Arts Mystery, ghosts and music play on Memphis stages
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
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Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: What is going on with the county’s elected officials?
Days into the new Shelby County Commission’s four-year term, two commissioners have been formally charged with crimes. And a third is under review because of a city grant.
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Games
Daily Jigsaw: Discounts to data
Today’s puzzle features server racks configured for advanced artificial intelligence now housed at the former Fred’s corporate headquarters. 5C Group provided the photo.