Ryu’s kimchi dumpling soup comes in a size somewhere between a cup and a bowl. It’s pretty to look at and even more fun to eat.

Severe weather started Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning with heavy rainfall, gusts of wind up to 55 miles per hour and a brief tornado watch. 

“I consider the former mayor, who was elected five times, the most pivotal player in this year’s election for a couple of reasons.”

After a first look at the 2023-24 Tigers in their three exhibition games in the Dominican Republic, here’s how the group’s rotation might shake out.

A faster defense, a talented transfer quarterback and the quicker-than-expected return of Kumaro Brown have the Phoenix poised for another deep run.

New special teams coordinator Chris White offered updates on the kicking battle and mentioned a couple of players who could start as returners. 

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Barely one week into his new role, Mauricio Calvo already has ideas regarding the superintendent search, charter schools and student literacy.

You know Clarence, the angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Jack Sammons is nothing like him. But in this challenging time for Memphis, Sammons shares a story about Clarence. And Memphians should take it to heart.

The Tigers officially unveiled their loaded 2023-24 non-conference slate, including at least eight Power 5 opponents.

Now in his 23rd year, the veteran has a well-honed perspective on his fine career. Also, for the 11th year, a FedEx Cessna Caravan airplane was named for the child or grandchild of an employee who is also a patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

In Shelby County, 1,120 total sales were recorded for July compared to last July’s 1,819 units — a 38.4% decrease. The average sales price was $292,978, an 11% increase from $263,922.

Second Line’s regular menu will be replaced, temporarily, by a German one, Sugar Ghost opens a second location in Germantown and a Summer Avenue favorite moves down the road.

Records, news reports and social media postings will be reviewed to analyze the Germantown’s communication efforts after 250 to 300 gallons of diesel spilled at the suburb’s Southern Avenue water treatment plant July 19.

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The lawsuit filed Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Nashville federal court seeks to redraw the Cordova-based state Senate district in Shelby County and cites a “larger discriminatory agenda” by the Republican-controlled Legislature.

“We’re just so proud to have the exhibition here in what is now the largest majority Black city in America,” said the Memphis Brooks Museum’s executive director. “We think it’s so essential that every Memphian sees themselves reflected here in our museum.”

Scottie Scheffler has never had a top 10 finish at TPC Southwind, and he missed the cut last year. But he’s hot heading into the 2023 FedEx St. Jude Championship.

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Tennessee Highway Patrol has recruited 1,000 applicants in its newest cadet class, and of those, between 110 and 115 are from Shelby County, Gov. Bill Lee told reporters during a press conference Wednesday, Aug. 9.

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Despite a small turnout of supporters in Olive Branch on Wednesday, Democratic nominee Brandon Presley thinks DeSoto County could be key in his run for governor.

“We should not wait for others to solve the challenges that this nation is facing of trafficking, human trafficking, drug trafficking, violent crime,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said.

A Memphis man is accused of shooting his girlfriend’s daughter the night of Aug. 7 at 3565 Fox Meadows Road. The girl was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition.

With more rains forecast for Saturday and Sunday, preferred lies may well come into play at the FESJC.

Former Memphians living in other parts of Tennessee return each year, drawn by community, the cause and of course some great golf.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for much of Shelby County Wednesday, Aug. 9, warning of winds up to 60 miles per hour. 

Germantown releases files on employee who was dismissed over the mistake that led to diesel seeping into the suburb’s water supply.