Memphis moves ahead of Cincy in AP football poll
Memphis leaps Cincinnati in AP Top 25 as the Tigers and Bearcats are poised for a huge matchup with New Year's Six implications Friday afternoon.
Tiger basketball: How is Memphis using its young talent?
Several players have stepped up for Penny Hardaway in the absence of James Wiseman.
White bases House re-election race on education reform work
Seeking a seventh House term representing Shelby County’s District 83, state Rep. Mark White stands on his record of “education reform” and defends support of the governor’s education savings account legislation, which is set to take effect in 2020.
Calkins: No Wiseman, no problem, as Memphis beats Ole Miss
James Wiseman celebrated from the bench as Memphis defeated Ole Miss in a thriller at FedExForum.
Santa lands at Pink Palace to kick off annual Le Bonheur fundraiser
Santa Claus took a quick break from his hectic schedule at the North Pole to celebrate the beginning of the Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees fundraiser for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
LeBron’s Lakers outduel Ja Morant’s Grizzlies in one-point thriller
The Grizzlies’ better-than-expected early season record was built on close wins and late Ja Morant heroics. They got one of the two on Saturday night as the NBA-leading Los Angeles Lakers survived their visit to FedExForum with a 109-108 win.
Metro
After decades of overhunting and habitat loss, black bears are slowly recolonizing the lower Mississippi River basin
“It will be a slow process, but bears are going to recolonize Middle and West Tennessee,” said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s black bear coordinator. “You can’t stop it.”
Elections Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat
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Spirit of Memphis The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service
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Business
Forgotten Figures: Marion Griffin, Tennessee’s first female lawyer and legislator
The Tennessee Supreme Court refused to admit Marion Griffin to the bar twice, simply because she was a woman. But she didn’t let that stop her.
Business Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years
Business Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
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Sports
Monday recap: Tigers keep momentum with win over Arkansas State
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin react to the Tigers’ 42-24 win over Arkansas State.
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High School Sports TSWA high school football poll after Week 3
Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 3
High School Sports Lang, Pressler top local runners at City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic
Food
The Sow Project launches weekly meal delivery service
The Sow Project’s new meal service covers two needs for the workforce development nonprofit: Finding sustainable ways to generate revenue and preparing students for what comes after the program.
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Suburbs
Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat
A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.
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Arts & Culture
Valerie June found her voice in Memphis, then took it on the road
West Tennessee native Valerie June has achieved her dream of touring the country, but her concert at Satellite Music Hall on Sept. 17 brings her back to her Memphis roots once more.
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Opinion
Opinion: ‘Steve Cohen has served Memphis extraordinarily well’
“I haven’t agreed with Cohen on everything. I don’t imagine many people have. But agreement isn’t the standard by which a lifetime of public service should be measured. Service is.”
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Podcasts
WYXR on the bands who’ll perform at this year’s Raised by Sound Fest
Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows.
Elections Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
Games
Daily Jigsaw: A portrait of a mayor
Today’s puzzle features artist Jared Small as he unveils outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ mayoral portrait. Mark Weber took the photo.