Walls wants development but residents fear a data center
A Memphis restaurateur wants 1,240 acres rezoned for industrial use. He hasn’t said what would be built there, and residents fear the worst.
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October 2026
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Bailey’s summit call in the shadow of SpaceXAI
Also in the political roundup, Blackburn talks about affordability, Hagerty’s letter as Jack Smith testifies in the insurrection case, and the difficult mechanics of write-in voting.
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‘It’s going in the wrong direction’: Assessor sounds alarm on county tax base
Assessor Javier Bailey Sr. says empty Downtown office towers and lost tourism spending are shrinking the county’s tax base. He is planning a November summit to build a five-year strategy.
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Empanada trailer brings Argentinian flavor to Midtown
Prior to launching at the Memphis Farmers Market, Argento Foods mostly did small catering orders, but the business recently secured its first food trailer.
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Memphis Hershey plant is making Ice Breakers and breaking the ice
Hershey has made candy in Memphis for 30 years, but many people still don’t know the company has a plant here. Plant manager Reggie Dozier wants to change that.
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Deadly police chases, little transparency in Memphis Safe Task Force’s first year
At least two people have died in pursuits since the MSTF arrived. Advocates are calling for clearer policies and required reporting.
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Martin: This Memphis football team looks like a title contender
This is a vastly more serious operation at Memphis under Charles Huff. The Tigers did exactly what good teams do; they imposed their will on both sides of the ball for a full 60 minutes.
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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.
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A ‘case of cat and mouse’: Freight leaders turn to AI to combat theft
When it comes to freight security and theft prevention, industry leaders say being proactive and thinking big picture is a must. For some, artificial intelligence is changing the landscape.
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Where the money stands on Regional One’s new hospital
Taxpayers have paid for land, demolition and a project manager, but most of the county money tied to Regional One’s new hospital hasn’t been approved yet.
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The Early Word: A terrifying tick story and the mintiest place in Memphis
Most of the money for the new Regional One hasn’t been approved yet, the Task Force is mum on police-pursuit policies and you can time travel in Arlington.
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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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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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Historic Porter-Leath property to house veterans
The 27,249-square-foot adaptive reuse, called “The Leath,” will have 34 residential units.
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Calkins: We agree about crime. We agree things are better. As for the Task Force? It didn’t have to be this hard.
Memphians wanted extra cops. Memphis wanted help with crime. Memphis didn’t want to be a prop in a national sideshow. That’s why we are where we are.
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New Arlington walking trail takes visitors through 125 years of town history
Interpretive markers and QR codes share photos, stories and narrated history about the town’s railroad and farming roots.
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Recipe Exchange: Mrs. Hippie Eats’ wild rice-stuffed acorn squash
“I love this dish because it reminds me of fall,” said the owner of Mrs. Hippie Eats in Hernando. “We’re trying to manifest cooler weather with dishes that feel more like Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday.”
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Herrington: Ty Jerome is in line to be the Grizzlies’ point guard. But the team has options — lots of them.
With training camp wrapping up, Chris Herrington sorts through the Grizzlies' five options at point guard.
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Memphis at Charlotte: What to know before Tigers’ first conference game
The Tigers are coming off a bye week, and will play their first conference game of the season at Charlotte.
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Judge says he never meant to pause MSCS takeover
It is unclear what the judge’s clarification from the bench on Friday, Oct. 2, may mean for control of Tennessee’s largest school system.
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Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
The Collierville Planning Commission endorsed permits and rules Thursday for Thompson Machinery to relocate its headquarters to the town.
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Bailey: Brunswick Rail Yard brings new life to a 1940s building
A new restaurant in the heart of Brunswick could provide not only a good place to eat, but a comfortable community gathering spot between Lakeland and Bartlett.
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The Early Word: Retro wine bar closes, while a new bar gets ‘gas station fancy’
A family opens up about a Task Force shooting, Blackburn wants the electric chair back and cops nab a truckload of kratom.
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He was killed by the Memphis Safe Task Force after a suicide call. Four months later, family and friends are still wrestling with his death.
Jonah Neal was shot and killed by a member of the Memphis Safe Task Force, who arrived after Neal’s mother called 911 saying her son was threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. For those who were close to Neal, none of it makes sense.
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Food Files: Midtown’s No Comment to close
A permit also suggests Flying Biscuit Cafe could open in the former Belly Acres spot in the Regalia Shopping Center.
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