The Early Word: Chicken spot is ‘kuku’ for Memphis; JJJ news you need to toe
XAI secures big bucks, MSCS gets its money back from the feds and fireworks won’t be the only thing going boom this weekend.
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July 2025
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Revamped Bartlett Public Library enjoying busy summer
Bartlett was the last of the six suburbs to leave the Memphis Public Libraries system. Eighteen months later, the building has been improved and programs upgraded.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis bats silence the Sounds
Second baseman Bryan Torres, center fielder Michael Siani and first baseman Luken Baker each smacked a home run.
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D.C. Scorecard: The ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and its many amendments
The D.C. Scorecard tracks the votes of Tennessee’s two U.S. senators on the spending bill and its several dozen amendments now bound for a House reconciliation process.
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Germantown panel gives thumbs up on final component of TraVure
Germantown’s Planning Commission looked at a third plan to round out a mixed-use development.
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Why Grizzlies free agent addition Ty Jerome could be big deal
Ty Jerome may not be Desmond Bane, but his production off the bench for Cleveland last season showed signs of serious potential.
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Trump taps familiar face for U.S. attorney of Western District
Dunavant was the chief federal prosecutor for West Tennessee during the first Trump administration.
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MSCS lost money it needed for air-conditioning and roofs. Feds gave that $55M back.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools had abruptly lost access to leftover pandemic-era federal funding in March.
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The Early Word: A Celtic crash, a deal for JJJ to stay and a new Penny in town
A man has been charged in the Memphis Rox shooting, the County Commission went back to the budget and there’s a new option for game night.
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Herrington: The Grizzlies worked fast in free agency. Could they be done?
An hour and eight minutes into free agency, the Grizzlies had reached four agreements and were one reported contract buyout away from having the 15-man roster the team could take into next season.
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June 2025
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County Commission re-mixes budget on eve of new fiscal year
A special meeting of the Shelby County Commission Monday was delayed for two hours in a dramatic rewriting of a key budget provision.
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Grizzlies Free Agency Notebook: Aldama, Jackson in spotlight
Memphis Grizzlies news, notes, observations and analysis as the NBA’s summer free agency opens, including items on Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Ask the Memphian: Why are there so many potholes on area roads?
Everyone hates potholes. Here’s what they are and what you can do if you spot — or hit — one.
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The Early Word: Grizz get Coward; Germantown gets more yoga pants
Judge in Nichols case could be deposed, some of Tennessee’s private school voucher data is staying private and we’ve got your guide to Fourth of July fun.
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The Early Word: Judge Norris steps off another case; Grizz make rookie moves
MEM could get a new name, Dainja is denied and a popular brunch spot has a mold problem.
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Buckley: Memphis Tigers coach feels like he’s working in the pros. Again.
“A decade after leaving the NFL, it’s basically as if the Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield is back coaching professional football.”
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The Early Word: New laws start this week; plus, how you can fix potholes
Two men are dead after a Memphis Rox shooting, a retiring judge has “had enough” and every day is Thanksgiving at The Four Way.
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Deepfakes, pet abandonment and laser pointers: New state laws take effect July 1
Several new state laws are taking effect on July 1, including measures regarding child abuse, animal abuse and using cellphones in schools.
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Political Roundup: Lowery stumps, red state strategies and new voter numbers
The Political Roundup looks at some sparks in the early field for Shelby County in the 2026 county elections and examines the political divide over what kind of a relationship a majority Democratic or blue city should keep with leaders of a red state.
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What to order: Turkey and dressing feeds the soul at The Four Way
The Four Way in South Memphis knows special-occasion food doesn’t have to be relegated to holidays and family gatherings.
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Redbirds recap: Redbirds drop finale of series at Bulls
The Redbirds drop the finale of the series at Bulls, losing the first series since mid-May. A three-run bottom of sixth dooms Memphis in loss at Durham.
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Outgoing leader navigated health department through turbulent times
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor, a White Station High graduate, takes the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department on Aug. 4.
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Retiring judge has ‘had enough’
Four people have applied to be appointed to the remainder of Judge Paula Skahan’s term, which ends in 2030.
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How much is the penny worth?
The U.S. Mint won’t be making any more pennies, but — with at least 114 billion pennies still in circulation — will anyone even notice?
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County Commission Scorecard: Tracking budget and tax-rate votes
The County Commission Scorecard tracks the set of seven votes on a new county property tax rate that brought the county’s budget season to an end.
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