James Franklin respects Memphis offense, Silverfield
Penn State head coach James Franklin says Memphis showed its toughness and ability to overcome adversity in beating a strong Cincinnati team in back-to-back weeks.
Tigers defense gets stronger with Lester Quinones return
The return of the 6-foot-5 guard gives Memphis more size in an already strong defensive backcourt.
Calkins: Memphis — that’s all of Memphis — is at the Cotton Bowl
Memphis is at the Cotton Bowl. Not just the football team, the city, the long-suffering but now celebrating people of the 901.
Appeals court backs dismissal of Graceland lawsuit against city, county, Grizzlies
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld dismissal of a 2018 lawsuit against the City of Memphis, Shelby County government and the Memphis Grizzlies by Elvis Presley Enterprises over Graceland’s plans to build a 6,200-seat arena on its Whitehaven campus.
$4 million renovation underway at Salvation Army’s Purdue Center of Hope
The renovations are expected to be complete by 2021 as the Salvation Army hopes to serve even more families in Memphis.
James Wiseman signs with agent, ending any speculation of college return
James Wiseman finally signed with an agent on Friday afternoon. He will now prepare for the NBA Draft in June.
Politics Podcast: Leaving the Republican Party over impeachment
Sam Goff, who ran as the Republican nominee for Shelby County Commission in 2018, says he is leaving the party over the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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
Redbirds Recap: Memphis clinches winning record with shutout of Durham
Redbirds starting pitcher Mason Molina extends his scoreless streak to 15.0 innings in his last three starts.
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High School Sports Lang, Pressler top local runners at City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic
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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.