The Early Word: Texting is the new speeding, and a kid sings for St. Jude
Historically Black medical school comes to Memphis, city worker raises may be lowered and Germantown throws Houston High a bone.
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June 2025
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Calkins: Why Santi Aldama asked a local kid to sing ‘Feliz Navidad.’ (It was for a good cause.)
Henry Douglas, age 8, decided to sing songs to generate contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. So who should make a request? Santi Aldama, from Spain.
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Historically Black medical college coming to Memphis
Meharry’s expansion to Memphis is the first step in Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church’s $310 million, mixed-use development.
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Historically Black medical college grows Memphis presence
Meharry Medical College has been ramping up its presence in Memphis, where leaders say it plans to train more diverse health care professionals and focus on underserved people.
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Everybody Speeds: What auto insurers really care about
According to local insurance agents, speeding tickets aren’t as big a deal as they once were.
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Moribund Lake District project gets jump start
Lakeland officials have approved a new development contract for The Lake District, breathing new life into the troubled mixed-use project after the original owner filed bankruptcy.
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Herrington: Zach Edey injury adds to already challenging Grizzlies summer
The Memphis Grizzlies now find themselves in the familiar but unwelcome territory of having injury concerns with both their starting and backup centers. But Zach Edey’s injury raises larger concerns.
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Mississippi Boulevard church announces $310M redevelopment plan
The century-old congregation would move from its current sanctuary to a new church at the corner of Poplar Avenue.
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The changing political backdrop for the Ghost Mob case
The trial that ended last week in Memphis with the conviction of Ghost Mob gang member Vincent Grant for the 2019 murder of another gang member unfolded against a backdrop of political change in the nation’s capitol.
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Shifting gang alliances make policing more difficult
Police brass have frequently said that it has become more difficult to stem gang violence because underlings in the gangs will often team up, sometimes with members of rival gangs, to commit crimes.
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What to order: At Aldo’s, go beyond the pizza
This dish is an amalgamation of delicious ingredients that come together for a sum that is even greater than its parts.
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The Early Word: Memphis drivers are too fast, and a Tiger hooper comes home
Grizzlies center Zach Edey is having ankle surgery, the Memphis IKEA is downsizing its staff and we know where you can cool off this summer.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series finale to Indianapolis for series split
The Redbirds’ offense was held scoreless through the first 8.2 innings but added two in the ninth.
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The Early Word: You could have a Crosstown office; Zeanah has a new job
Man’s body was recovered from the Wolf, the West Tennessee forensic center’s future is uncertain and Jerrod Smith is not throwing away his shot.
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Former Tiger Kobee Minor celebrates Mr. Irrelevant Week this month
Kobee Minor became the first Memphis Tigers taken in the NFL Draft since 2022, when the New England Patriots selected him with the final overall pick. Soon, as tradition has it, he’ll be feted as Mr. Irrelevant.
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The Early Word: Trump tariffs worry FedEx founder, and Max’s maxes out
Nichols suit will go on despite DOJ dismissal, MSCS forensic audit is coming and tight tops don’t sell chicken wings these days.
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Bartlett family opens cut-your-own bouquet field
The Old Brownsville Farm will open this weekend, allowing visitors to stroll the grounds and pick their own flowers.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis soars by Indianapolis, 10-2
The Redbirds pounded out 15 hits, including home runs from Michael Siani, Mike Antico and Luken Baker.
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This women-owned firm has grown from Memphis to 19 states
Founded in 1999, Consilience Group has expanded its presence through word of mouth, referrals and recognition for its work.
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Le Bonheur doc retires from Heart Institute he built
A decade ago, Dr. Jeffrey Towbin gave Le Bonheur a 30-page single-spaced plan for how he would build a world-class pediatric heart program in Memphis.
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IKEA restructures Memphis staff
IKEA confirmed it was making changes to the store at 7900 Ikea Way in Cordova, Tennessee’s only IKEA retail store.
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After building homeless shelter in North Memphis, nonprofit looks south
“There’s a lot of homeless children in Southeast Memphis,” Hospitality Hub Executive Director Kelcey Johnson said. “Southeast Memphis leads the county in evictions, almost three times as many as the rest of the city combined.”
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Redbirds recap: Memphis evens series against Indianapolis
Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews allowed five hits, struck out six and walked none in 5.0 innings, his longest start of the season.
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Nichols’ attorneys want stay lifted for former cops
Attorneys for Tyré Nichols’ family and estate want a federal judge to remove a stay that has protected five former Memphis officers from parts of the civil lawsuit over Nichols’ death.
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