Grizzlies shake frustrating Pistons for fifth straight win
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Friday prep report: Germantown holds off Whitehaven
Anthony Medlock scores 26 points as Red Devils bounce back from a Thursday loss to Bartlett.
Document reveals complicated details for 3G deal
The agreement will be reviewed next week by Shelby County Board of Commissioners, City of Germantown, Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education and the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education.
Millington man sentenced for Jan. 6 Capitol riot participation
Ronald Sandlin, 35, pleaded guilty Friday, Sept. 30, in a federal district court in the District of Columbia to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, according to a press release.
Oak Court, whatever happens next, won city’s heart in 1988
Oak Court, in its day, was a pinnacle of shopping and retail lore. It was also the first project that developers Jack Belz and Henry Turley did together.
Suspect dies after officer-involved shootout; TBI investigating
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating circumstances that led to the death of a suspect after a shootout with Memphis police officers.
Larry Brown steps down at Memphis
“Having Coach Brown as part of our program over the last year-and-a-half was very impactful on our student-athletes and me as a coach,” head coach Penny Hardaway said in a statement.
Explainer: The 3G Germantown schools deal, broken down
Read the terms of a formal agreement that would transfer ownership of Germantown Elementary and Germantown Middle Schools to the suburb, and arrange for the sale of Germantown High School.
What to look for in Memphis’ game against Auburn
The contest with Auburn offers Memphis a chance to grab its first signature, NCAA Tournament-resume-boosting victory of the season.
U of M to hike on-campus housing prices
The 3.5% increase is set to take place in fall 2023. The last time the university increased on-campus housing prices was in fall 2017.
Houston flips former Memphis football commit
Johnsley Barbas, who originally committed to Memphis in June, announced through Twitter that he’s going to Houston.
D.C. Scorecard: Same-sex marriage, Big Tech and Brittney Griner
The D.C. Scorecard looks at the partisan split on federal same-sex marriage recognition and the National Defense Authorization Act.
Social Club: Memphians react to Oak Court Mall foreclosure
Locals talk getting their first job at the Oak Court Mall and Kaari Morant’s griddy on Twitter this week.
Cocozza holds soft open in Harbor Town, and is ‘just going to get prettier’
The former pandemic-era pop-up comes into its own with a new location and a menu full of favorites.
Lights — and questions — pop at Olive Branch Christmas display
Light Garden in Olive Branch City Park is a brilliant display of holiday decorations and made the perfect backdrop for one attendee on an unforgettable night.
Everyone ‘made whole’ by 3G deal, say mayors
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo talked in more specific terms about the Germantown schools transfer on “Behind The Headlines.”
Former Memphian blazed a path for fashion designers of color
East High grad Brandice Daniel followed her heart to create Harlem’s Fashion Row in 2007. This weekend, she’s back in her hometown with a sold-out show at Nike.
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How these Memphians got here: Stories about family and the American dream
Today, almost all Americans can trace their lineage back to another part of the world. The Daily Memphian recently talked to 16 locals — including business owners and a former mayor — about their families’ journeys to America.
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‘Quiet turnaround’ underway for Belly Acres
Belly Acres has suffered through some tough times recently, but a new trio has taken over the operations to resurrect the restaurant, starting in Southaven’s Silo Square.
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No. 12 Vanderbilt beats in-state rival No. 18 Tennessee
Losing at home against an in-state rival carries a deflating tone into the offseason for the Vols. Tennessee was flying high after its win over Florida, but failed to maintain the momentum.
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‘Quiet turnaround’ underway for Belly Acres
Belly Acres has suffered through some tough times recently, but a new trio has taken over the operations to resurrect the restaurant, starting in Southaven’s Silo Square.
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For 35 low-performing Memphis schools, Tennessee has new rules about academic improvement
They are among about 100 identified as “priority schools” by the Tennessee State Board of Education. Possible interventions can include state-mandated closure, conversion to a charter school, or firing and rehiring staff.
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Did Prince ever play Beale Street?
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Echols: ‘Discovering what we are called to be’
“How can I do this life well? What is it that you can pass on to me so that I will not have to relearn the same lessons at the expense of my own heart, mind, body and relationships?”
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How Everystory tries to bring healing and well-being to Memphis
Virginia Reed Murphy visits “The Sidebar” to discuss Everystory, a group that uses theater, improvisation and the performance to help people express themselves and analyze challenges.