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Tigers defeat Razorbacks, County Commission may reject the National Guard and “four days of music and mayhem” are coming.
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September 2025
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What to order: Curry goat from Curry N Jerk
Choose this if you’re ready to swap out the familiar for something unforgettable from Panama.
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‘A cool cat everywhere’ — Memphis’ shop, bar and museum cats
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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Redbirds recap: Redbirds secure 80th win to wrap up 2025 season
Memphis clinches a winning home record with the season finale victory.
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The ‘greatest era of all’ — symphony conductor Robert Moody, a decade in
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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Calkins: How did Memphis beat Arkansas? With a miracle. And heart.
How did Memphis defeat Arkansas? With a crazy, can-you-believe-it play that will be remembered forever in Tiger football lore.
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Top plays that aided the Tigers’ comeback against Arkansas
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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On two Memphis farms, veterans are getting back to nature
“The farming aspect is really dope, but I ultimately like having that feeling of service,” said one veteran.
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Two Bartlett barbers strike out on their own with new shop
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.
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Hyde Park housing plan ‘an answered prayer’ for some residents
“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.
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Buckley: Torn ACL? No problem. Tigers’ ‘RoboCop’ shreds Arkansas.
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.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis loses Grizzlies Day game to St. Paul
Up next: The Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Sunday, Sept. 21, for the final game of the regular season.
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Arkansas at Memphis: What to know as Tigers play host to SEC opponent
Arkansas will travel to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday for a meeting of quarterbacks who know each other well, with Texas ties that go way back.
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Mission Cataract saves vision for those most in need
An event held last March served 21 high-need patients, and several of Friday’s patients were return patients receiving cataract surgery on their other eye.
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Breaking down the Tigers’ unblemished home record against power conference schools since 2015
The Memphis Tigers will host Arkansas on Saturday. Memphis has won all five of its home games against power conference schools since 2015, including three against SEC opponents.
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Tigers prepare for two familiar faces on Arkansas offense
Two significant pieces for Arkansas’ offense this season are players the Tigers have seen before.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis falls after first inning onslaught
Blaze Jordan tripled home a run in the first inning, his second triple at Triple-A this season.
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Runners will take off at airport’s first Runway 5K
More than 850 participants ranging in age from 4 to 92 are expected for the inaugural Runway 5K at Memphis International Airport.
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At day of service, Zach Randolph shares lesson with Grizzlies newcomers
PJ Hall and Javon Small are still learning about Memphis. Fortunately, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen were there to set an example.
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Food Files: Joe is ramblin’ on Sam Cooper
Ramblin’ Joes to have grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 21. Sonic Drive-In is adding a location at the southwest corner of Poplar Avenue and Yates Road.
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Week 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
Teams get Week 5 kicked off with a Thursday night contest at Rhodes College.
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Arts Beat: Playback Memphis is now Everystory
Virginia Reed Murphy describes playback theater as a “storytelling and witnessing practice.” Since 2010, her organization has given more than 500 performances.
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Bailey: Memories of Maywood filled with sun, fun — and Florida sand
Memories of Maywood bring back times of cold water, spraying fountains, a jukebox and high dives, plus sand mined from Destin.
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The Early Word: When will the guard get here? What’s brewing near Broad?
FedEx shares good news, Brandon Clarke gets tackled by children and we have a tip for how to ward off vampires.
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Conaway: The lowest crime rate in 25 years is getting both a parade and a charade
“Yet the rest of the nation will see the parade charade daily on their screens large and small. They will see the National Guard in Memphis, an occupied American city.”
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