Calkins: Remember the winter storm of 2026? It inspired a dog (and cat) story to warm your heart.
The great winter storm of 2026 — it was inconvenient for a lot of us humans. But it turned out to be the best thing ever for a lot of local dogs.
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April 2026
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Memphis mom never would have guessed her 5-year-old would become NFL Draft prospect
Bartlett High and Alabama product Justin Jefferson is one of multiple Memphians who may be picked in the 2026 NFL Draft, but Arlington’s Jake Golday could go highest.
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The Early Word: School takeover is approved, and Bartlett let the dogs in
NBA Commissioner responds to LeBron’s diss, Lakeland has drama and we’ve got the Live at the Garden lineup.
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‘Misinformation’ about Lakeland government change could jeopardize city charter, some officials say
With a petition underway to change Lakeland’s form of government, a commissioner and the former mayor are warning of a scenario where the city loses its charter, causing problems for the school system.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis homers its way past Norfolk
Catcher Jimmy Crooks, center fielder Joshua Báez and right fielder Nelson Velázquez each slammed a home run.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis drops opening game of series for first time this season
The Redbirds hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning, but had allowed too many runs to catch up.
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How Memphis plans to spend $100 million in state money on Beale Street
John Zeanah said an interesting phrase as he stood outside FedExForum during a City Council bus tour — he called the area the “arena district.”
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Herrington: First look at the potential Ja Morant trade market
A Grizz-centric spin around the NBA, with an early look at the (very theoretical) Ja Morant trade market, a peek toward June’s draft and a bittersweet gaze across the early playoff landscape.
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The Early Word: Raises, taxes and ‘desperate’ teams that may want Ja
MSCS board votes to sue over a looming takeover, the city has a new name for the area around FedExForum and Crosstown has an office for you.
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Closures, spending, superintendent hires: What could state appointees decide about Memphis schools?
A proposal to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools would allow a board of appointees the power to reshape how the district educates its 100,000 students, who is in charge of those schools and more.
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Opponents claim new child-custody bill ‘treats kids like perps’
The bill would let a Department of Child Services residential facility keep a child for up to an additional six months for assaulting a staff member.
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$1B for rural health care coming to Tennessee
Tennessee health leaders met in Memphis to talk about how to address rural health care needs.
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The Early Word: State school takeover powers and a racetrack reno in neutral
OUTMemphis is building a new HQ, the Grizzlies get sweet 16 and Kuya has brunch.
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Stalled at the starting line? $60M Memphis raceway reno sitting idle
Stuck in neutral or still on track? If the renovation of the Memphis Motorsports Park is going to be ready for racing this fall, work on the property south of Millington will have to accelerate.
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What to order: Kuya’s brunch silog plate
Since opening in March, Kuya has cemented itself as a Downtown destination for late nights and Filipino comfort food. But on Sunday, April 19, the restaurant held its first brunch service.
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French Village Square changes hands with room to grow
Germantown-based JX Investments LLC bought French Village Square at 4069-4111 Summer Ave. from MRS French Village LLC for $4.6 million.
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On the Flip Side, Memphis pinball bar under new ownership
Locals David and Julie Yopp have joined Michael Muhlert, one of the original Flip Side owners, in ownership of the pinball bar.
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MAAR Commercial Council recognizes top brokers
The Realtors council also inducted William B. Dunavant III into its Commercial Hall of Fame and honored Michael Lightman Sr. with its Legacy Award.
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What’s good for the Goose is made ‘the hard way’
The Silly Goose Lounge’s co-owner won’t be giving away the secret recipes and days-long methods to their pizzas or cocktails, but he promises, “There’s a lot of work behind when you order a drink.”
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Ask the Memphian: Where did Elvis live before Graceland?
Everyone knows Elvis lived at Graceland. But before this, he spent 13 months at 1034 Audubon Drive, during one of the most consequential periods of his career.
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Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget’ in history
The Germantown Municipal School District’s funding per pupil is in the bottom third of the state.
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DeSoto County district attorney reflects on time in office, outlines plan to speed up court cases
Desoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton says he is making strides in cutting crime, and intends to continue to serve as the county’s top prosecutor.
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The Early Word: Ted Butler has more putts to give; plus, Elvis’ first home
State cuts some Memphis crime money, Young promises no new taxes and Flip Side is flipping things around.
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Calkins: Ted Butler is about to teach his 100,000th golf lesson. And he’s not about to stop.
Ted Butler didn’t want to teach golf lessons. That was nearly 100,000 lessons ago. The math is absolutely staggering. But the man is not about to stop.
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Redbirds Recap: Memphis finishes Stripers with eighth-inning comeback
The Redbirds took the lead with a sacrifice fly.
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