Ask the Memphian: The lizards have invaded Memphis! But it’s not really a bad thing
Two species of geckos can now be found in Memphis, part of an “invasion” from Florida. But not to worry: they aren’t causing any trouble.
Two species of geckos can now be found in Memphis, part of an “invasion” from Florida. But not to worry: they aren’t causing any trouble.
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features an image by Brad Vest from the recent Memphis Comic Expo.
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Zach Williams has hit comedy gold with his online clips about Grandpa, a National Guard veteran remembering his time in the Bluff City, and a bunch of Memphis-centric inside jokes.
The Dixon’s resident feline has survived enough near catnappings that the museum has put up a little sign letting people know he works there and not to take him home.
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Also happening this week: Memphis Music Hall of Fame inducts six new members, and Collierville could reach its liquor store limit.
Memphis clinches a winning home record with the season finale victory.
Shelby County commissioners will weigh in on the coming of National Guard troops to Memphis. Commissioners also return to the question of a new jail and moving Memphis school board elections.
“For my final column, I wanted to write a letter to Memphis, to the city I love and that has made so much of my story possible,” Narcisse said.
“The farming aspect is really dope, but I ultimately like having that feeling of service,” said one veteran.
Two barbers who formerly worked at the Stage Road Barber Shop have opened The Barber Shop, an old-fashioned clip business around the corner from their former employer.
“New structures and new individuals and new ideas will have to bridge the gap between a dying community and a living community,” said Hyde Park resident Jairus Winfrey.
Political Notebook: How Memphis’ representatives in Washington voted on honoring Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk, and a resolution to keep the federal government funded.
The coming deployment of the Guard to the city is also finding its way into other parts of local politics including a surprise appearance by a Democratic County Commissioner at a Republican rally backing the Guard’s arrival.
Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo from the 37th annual Cooper-Young Festival taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.
When Robert Moody joined the Memphis Symphony in 2016, the orchestra was in danger of collapsing due to financial challenges. But Moody believed the MSO could survive.
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Up next: The Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Sunday, Sept. 21, for the final game of the regular season.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs moved to 4-0 for the first time since 2014 with a win over the Northern Illinois Huskies.
No. 13 Rebels handed the Tulane Green Wave its first loss Saturday in Oxford.
Memphis (4-0) was in jeopardy of letting things get out of hand after Arkansas (2-2) took a 28-10 lead near the end of the first half. The Tigers clawed their way back thanks to big-time plays on both sides of the ball.
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Memphis running back Sutton Smith missed most of last season following knee surgery. Stronger now, he had a career day in the Tigers’ upset win over the Razorbacks.