Wilson, Moses push mayoral campaigns at May Day rally
Two contenders for Memphis mayor called for change in the city's leadership during a lunch hour rally outside City Hall that featured competition from a rain storm and an active shooter scare.
Legislature passes governor’s voucher bill amid dollars dispute
NASHVILLE – The Legislature adopted Gov. Bill Lee’s voucher legislation to use public dollars to send children to private schools in a hotly-contested compromise report despite doubts raised about its long-term financial implications.
European coach, former NBA player Sarunas Jasikevicius a reported Grizzlies coaching target
European coaching star and former NBA player Sarunas Jasikevicius has been identified as a Grizzlies head coaching candidate.
EDGE approves ICED loans for Soulsville burger joint, Whitehaven hair salon
The finance committee of the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County (EDGE) approved two forgivable loans for small businesses Wednesday.
Wide receiver Traveon Samuel transferring to Memphis
Memphis continues to add to its wide receivers group, this time with transfer Traveon Samuel.
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Metro
Trump adds Tennessee stop to midterm campaign blitz
The visit would come as Republicans try to flip the state’s last Democratic-held U.S. House seat under a new map that splits Memphis into three districts.
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Business
Memphis Hershey plant is making Ice Breakers and breaking the ice
Despite being in Memphis for 30 years, many people don’t know Hershey has a plant here. The factory’s leader, Reggie Dozier, is trying to change this.
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Health Care Alpha-gal syndrome is spreading. Arkansas may hold clues to why it’s spreading, how it functions — and what comes next.
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Sports
Monday recap: Tigers’ offense continues to flourish
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss how good Memphis looked during its biggest blowout victory of the season.
Memphis Grizzlies Healthy, happy Grizzlies have reason to dance at annual open practice
High School Sports Tennessee Sports Writers Association Prep Poll after Week 7
Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 7
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Food
What to Order: Amelia Gene’s tasting menu — whatever is on it
Many times, a tasting menu is a collection of a restaurant’s specialties. But other times, these curated collections of dishes allow a chef to really show off their chops.
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Suburbs
3 vie for Collierville alderman seat
Collierville Alderman Jewel Jordan was appointed to his seat about 20 months ago. Now, he faces a challenge for Position 2 in November.
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Arts & Culture
What is soul? A Stax alum answered with a winning song
Noah Israel, 21, won Beat Garden’s songwriting contest. Judges for the final round included James Fauntleroy and Felly the Voice.
Spirit of Memphis Freedom Award honorees urge action against civil rights rollbacks at 35th ceremony
Opinion
Opinion: Former Mayor Wharton on how violence intervention and law enforcement make a difference
“I am not exaggerating when I tell you gunshots used to awaken me almost every night, or that patching the bullet holes in our roof used to be an annual expense. I am also not exaggerating when I say it’s gotten a lot better.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: When can we stop being tough?
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Grizzlies preseason starts, a food conference comes to town
This week sees the beginning of the newest era of the Memphis Grizzlies, as the team prepares to take on the Atlanta Hawks.
Behind The Headlines Justin J. Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Israel or Ukraine
Games
Sudoku: Oct. 5
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?