Memphis audience angry, anxious about Medicaid block grant proposal
Dozens speak out against Gov. Bill Lee's block grant plan for TennCare at the University of Memphis.
Levi’s, Justin Timberlake gift Stax Music Academy Songwriting Lab
Justin Timberlake and other musicians collaborated for two days in August with students at Stax Music Academy and with help from the Levi’s Music Project – and a $100,000 donation from JT himself – have provided a huge boost to the academy’s work.
DeBerry puts his record on the line for Harris challenge
State Rep. John DeBerry's stances in favor of restricting abortion and in support of education vouchers are well-known, and he won't change his mind even though 2020 election challenger Torrey Harris is highlighting the incumbent's voting record.
AAC Media Day: Injuries, Wiseman bulks up and Hardaway clarifies national championship quote
James Wiseman said he's added some more muscle thanks to a new diet and exercise regimen. His growth and other nuggets from Monday's AAC media day.
JPMorgan Chase investing $3M in Frayser, Whitehaven
The $3 million grant will go toward creating more small business and affordable housing opportunities in Frayser and Whitehaven.
City Council debates residency requirement for police, fire
Memphis City Council members appear divided on the idea of hiring police officers and firefighters from outside Shelby County.
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The shift in UT’s emerging Memphis campus
University of Tennessee Health Sciences leaders talked on “Behind the Headlines” about new construction on campus and why the higher-education “cliff” of declining enrollment isn’t a factor.
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Lakeland looks to limit apartments as rental-development interest grows
With new rental units being built now and more being planned, Lakeland officials recently discussed ways to limit future apartment development.
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Grizzlies bench scored 76 in dominant win over Pelicans
The Grizzlies bench scored 76 points and the Grizzlies won by 31 to keep their NBA Cup hopes alive on Friday in New Orleans. Related content:
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Food
Recipe Exchange: Fratelli’s Cafe’s orzo pasta salad
Fratelli’s orzo pasta salad goes back to the restaurant’s roots and was created by the cafe’s original owner, Sabine Bachmann.
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Lakeland looks to limit apartments as rental-development interest grows
With new rental units being built now and more being planned, Lakeland officials recently discussed ways to limit future apartment development.
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Arts & Culture
New Sultana Museum takes in lives lost and lives lived after 1865 disaster on Mississippi River
The $12 million museum chronicles the 1865 riverboat explosion’s casualties, survivors, rescuers and Civil War history. It opens Saturday, Nov. 14, in Marion, Arkansas.
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Calkins: Charles Huff told some blunt truths about Memphis recruiting. But couldn’t he have fibbed?
“Charles Huff wasn’t lying when he said that he could take Memphis players with him if he gets a better job. But he would have been better off to fib.”
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The shift in UT’s emerging Memphis campus
University of Tennessee Health Sciences leaders talked on “Behind the Headlines” about new construction on campus and why the higher-education “cliff” of declining enrollment isn’t a factor.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Calkins: Why Ed Scott is so fired up about Memphis athletics — and why he’s done talking about Penny Hardaway until the end of the year
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Sudoku: Nov. 14
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