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Myron Lowery has died, the National Guard won’t make arrests and we explain why your neighbor may have power when you don’t.
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September 2025
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The politics of the coming National Guard deployment
Here’s a look at the still-moving political developments in the federal intervention into Memphis’ crime problem.
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Echols: Fall is hard to beat
Autumn officially started Sept. 22, but one day soon, we will all wake up to air that is so crisp and so clear that it blows all the way through our souls.
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What to Order: The Dame just opened, and you need to try the goat cheese spread
“We are surrounded by high-quality restaurants, so we didn’t want to enter the arena competing with them,” Hotel Pontotoc’s general manager said. “We had to find our own little niche with upscale bar bites.”
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Struggling CBU loses a third of its student population in one year
Beleaguered CBU lost a third of its student population from last year while other local colleges saw modest declines or, in the case of LeMoyne-Owen, a small increase.
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Ask the Memphian: Why are my lights off but my neighbor’s are on?
To understand why the lights may be on on one side of a street but not on the other is to gain a window into the intricate, man-made spiderweb that is MLGW’s distribution system.
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Ja in China: Before Ja 3 sneakers hit stores, they were born on a whiteboard
“I think that’s the shoe you talk about later when you say ... ‘They made four other models and they are still going back to the 3s,’” Phil Morant said of Ja’s new signature sneaker.
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Ja in China: An Alaska detour, funeral crashing, typhoons and tattoos
Ja Morant discovered his international fame. He taught China a few things, too.
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Ja in China: An Alaska detour, funeral crashing, typhoons and tattoos
Ja Morant’s detour and subsequent late arrival in Asia were the precursor to what would become a wacky tour filled with unexpected twists and turns. Here are some of the best tidbits.
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The other half of the Tiger’s ‘two-headed monster’ surfaced at FAU
It’s scary for the Memphis Tigers to think about what could be when running backs Greg Desrosiers Jr., who had 204 rushing yards in a win at Florida Atlantic, and Sutton Smith are both healthy.
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In a city plagued by crime rate, leaders hope Memphis Safe Task Force can shift the narrative
In detailing specifics of the Memphis Safe Task Force, Gov. Bill Lee didn’t dwell on the city’s crime rate. Instead, flanked by Mayor Paul Young and Police Chief C.J. Davis, he pledged that the crime reduction that could come would be lengthy and sustainable.
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Ja Morant discovered his international fame. He taught China a few things, too.
During a recent trip to Asia, Ja Morant not only taught China about finding joy in basketball; he may have rediscovered it himself.
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Taco Prime offers authentic experience in Bartlett
With a focus on making quality tacos with prime meat, a couple has opened a new restaurant on U.S. 64 in Bartlett across from Wolfchase Galleria.
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Martin: On road at FAU, Memphis and Ryan Silverfield ace a big test
“The backdrop of Memphis football’s game against Florida Atlantic was never going to compare to last weekend’s against Arkansas. But make no mistake: This game was still a huge test. The Tigers passed with flying colors.”
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DNA links Texas murders to the 1997 rape of a Memphis girl
A Memphis rape kit from 1997 links to an assault in Dyersburg, Tennessee, plus the 1991 murder of four girls at an Austin, Texas, yogurt shop.
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Grizzlies announce injury updates ahead of training camp
The team provided medical updates on Brandon Clarke, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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Memphis at FAU: What to know before Tigers’ first conference game
As long as the Tigers aren’t still celebrating their win over Arkansas, Memphis shouldn’t have any problem putting Florida Atlantic away in its American Conference opener.
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Arts Beat: U of M brings even more Shakespeare (and new dance works)
While the U of M’s production is “part Shakespeare, part block party, 100% heart,” Germantown Community Theatre is doing Shakespeare with an all-female cast.
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As Memphis nears start of official practices, a look at Tigers’ projected rotation
With Memphis’ first official practice of the 2025-26 season coming Monday, here’s how The Daily Memphian predicts the Tigers’ rotation will shake out.
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How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.
Brandon Clarke got the best birthday present on Thursday — a group hug.
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The Tigers’ Law brothers: Two siblings living their football dream together
Memphis Tigers linebackers Cade and Crews Law always dreamed of playing college football together. Cade’s baseball skills nearly got in the way, but he made his way back to his first love.
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Bailey: Hernando considering honor for Kirk, rekindles question of who deserves street name
Hernando considered naming a section of street after fallen activist Charlie Kirk, raising the question of when to name something after a person who died.
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Food Files: Chick-fil-A goes Uptown
Also, Max’s Sports Bar hosts a grand opening for its new upsized patio space, Urban Consequence Brewing Co. has closed and Cafe Piazza is open in Collierville.
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The Early Word: Halbert’s late on her rent, and Cordova history is up for sale
Ford Jr.’s trial has been pushed back, Max’s Sports Bar goes hard on sports and Hardaway says his team is “second-best.”
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Historic Cordova School was ‘glue that held the community together.’ Now it’s for sale.
The school building/community center at 1017 N. Sanga Road has outlived its usefulness. Maintaining the structure is not feasible, and it is time to pass it on.
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Conaway: There is a plan, and it’s a good one
“Elevate Memphis as a national model: Use this moment of federal attention to highlight Memphis-led solutions as a case study in how cities can reduce crime and strengthen communities without losing their identity.”
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