The Giant Rats — and their love of Sherlock Holmes — live on
The Giant Rats — and their devotion to Sherlock Holmes — live on, more than 50 years after the local fan club was founded.
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February 2026
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Dodging another government shutdown: How local politicians voted
The D.C. Scorecard tracks the votes of the city’s Congressmen and two U.S. Senators in the latest move to avert a federal government shutdown. Also: The latest on phone records.
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Uncovering the Legacy at 87 Adams: Downtown Memphis church will memorialize thousands
From 1855 to 1862, about 3,800 slaves were sold in what is now Calvary Episcopal Church’s parking lot. The church is shedding a light on this history, and it received a major grant for its effort.
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‘Unprecedented’ MSCS forensic audit report expected this spring
“There’s financial record mismanagement, waste and abuse of contracts, disorganization at a level that’s unprecedented,” state Rep. Mark White told The Daily Memphian Friday.
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Creating a safe space: Why Da Sammich Spot owner took on ICE
When ICE showed up at his Orange Mound business after hours, Da Sammich Spot owner Rob Brown felt like he had to take action.
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‘The whole state is looking’ at Lakeland’s YMCA project
Lakeland broke ground on its new YMCA, a desire for the community for almost 10 years. The location improves the look of the entry into the suburb since it replaces the Econo Lodge eyesore.
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Zach Kleiman defends Grizzlies’ change in direction
The Memphis Grizzlies general manager spoke Friday for the first time after the NBA trade deadline. He said the franchise is pivoting to a younger build.
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‘A long time coming’: Sincere Parker’s special night was months in the making
Through plenty of public scrutiny, Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway has stood by the shooting guard who dropped 40 points on UAB.
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Arts Beat: If there’s music, there’s probably a Memphian involved
Memphis had quite the showing at this year’s Grammy Awards.
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Bailey: No property tax in Bartlett? David Reaves thinks it’s an idea worth study
While the idea may seem a bit outlandish, Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants to look at whether the suburb’s budget could make it without the revenue stream of property taxes.
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Martin: Parker has all-time night against UAB, and the Tigers sincerely needed it
The timing of such a performance couldn’t have been more perfect for the Tigers and coach Penny Hardaway.
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DeSoto author debuts ‘Duck and Bubba’ book based on family bonds
A local author who has concentrated on writing about Alzheimer’s disease has pivoted to a 12-book series on youths who gain superpowers.
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The Early Word: Morant is still here, and Bain takes barbecue out east
Indie Memphis makes a comeback, Tigers get a “Sincere” win and açaí bowls are coming to the Edge.
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Sanford: Ford’s guilty plea, arrogant demeanor further tarnish family legacy
“The troubling thing about this case is that Ford learned nothing from all the past instances and allegations of local public corruption — some of it involving members of his own family.”
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Food Files: Playa Bowls opens in the Edge, The Melting Pot to return
Playa Bowls has opened its third location in Memphis, this time in the Edge District, and The Melting Pot is returning to the area and could be open as soon as 2027.
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New leadership at Indie Memphis hopes to revive beloved nonprofit
The festival is expected to span much of the South Main district, with films being screened at Malco’s Powerhouse Cinema and the Orpheum’s Halloran Centre, while Central Station and other venues in the area will host parties and other festival events.
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Hill: Weighing pros and cons of Morant in Memphis after trade deadline
The Grizzlies did not find a deal for Ja Morant at the trade deadline. Will his return be a positive for Memphis moving forward?
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Condos replacing Gus’s clears Collierville Planning Commission
The builder said the condos will be one to two bedrooms ideal for singles, nurses, pilots or an elderly couple. There’s no official price yet, but he said could sell for $400,000.
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Herrington: Morant remains but his era of Grizzlies basketball is already over
The beginning of the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant era was fast and thrilling, both down the floor and up the standings. The ending has been a low, slow slog that now continues on.
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Believe Memphis weighs closure allowing Grizzlies Prep a larger South Memphis campus
The potential relocation would give Grizzlies Prep students, currently about 300 boys, a campus with a gym and outdoor spaces. It also would provide a facility for the charter operator to open its new all-girls school.
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Disabled, legally blind veteran now dealer of luxury goods
Got It In The Bag is an authorized dealer for several luxury brands, including Saint Laurent, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Chanel.
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The Early Word: MSCS is snowed out, but the short-staffed Grizzlies go all in
Ex-St. George’s student appears in court, Ford Jr. ignores his guilty plea and Hernando’s mayor “messed up” the budget.
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Ice storm batters Mallard Pointe Golf Course, but Quail Ridge reopening still on track for Labor Day
The owner of the company planning to renovate and operate Quail Ridge Golf Course in Bartlett is dealing with problems at another of his courses — Mallard Pointe in Sardis — damaged by the ice storm.
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Man convicted of threatening to kill federal judge in Memphis
A jury convicted a man Wednesday, Feb. 4, for threatening to kill a federal judge and two prosecutors in Memphis last year.
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Ex-St. George’s basketball player faces 8 felonies in campus sexual assault case
A 19-year-old accused of eight felonious accounts related to two sexual assaults on the St. George’s campus appeared in court. His attorney says much of the story is still untold.
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