The Early Word: School takeover board comes to life, and a law firm is dead
UTHSC looks into racism claim, Holiday City has a new owner and we get a first taste of Josephine Estelle.
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June 2026
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Herrington: My Memphis Grizzlies draft board for all three picks
Chris Herrington ranks different tiers of possible drafts for the Memphis Grizzlies, starting with Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa.
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Redbirds recap: Close win over Omaha bumps up Memphis to top of league standings
The victory puts Memphis in a first-place tie in the International League standings.
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New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.
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Shelby County suburbs are flush with sewer projects. Could it open the development floodgates?
With acres of land waiting for the necessary sewer amenities, could the wave of new development in northeast Shelby County start underground?
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May 2026
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Memphis mom of eight shows her kids how Love overcomes all
This month, Trackeshia Love earned her associate’s degree from LeMoyne-Owen College, at the age of 47. And she’s just getting started.
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Moms raising kids in a restaurant: Math, taste-testing and time together
For these three female entrepreneurs, their businesses grew as their families did, alongside challenges, memories and meals.
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Hernando’s Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.
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London Lamar opens Congressional bid amid redistricting revamp
The political roundup also looks at vote totals in the May primaries, and reactions to the Trump “anti-weaponization fund,” and recalls a redistricting dust-up during Davy Crockett’s days.
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Opinion: Federal Trade Commission shuts down AI scam
Entrepreneurs and small business owners who bought into Air AI’s programs lost as much as $250,000.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis dominates Omaha, claims series set
The Memphis Redbirds will return to AutoZone Park Tuesday to begin a six-game series against the Louisville Bats.
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AutoZone earnings climb as new mega-hub stores beat sales expectations
AutoZone’s mega hub and commercial business strategy has it poised to continue growing in the summer months, officials said during an earnings call Tuesday, May 26.
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Inked: Downtown’s The Daily News building has a new owner
Local buyers claim former Daily News building and Fox Run Square. Helen of Troy expands to Southeast Memphis.
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Memphis Italian Festival: A place to play bocce, eat pasta and greet family
Since 1989, Holy Rosary Catholic Church in East Memphis has staged the festival centered that centers around Italian gravy, aka spaghetti sauce.
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After highs and lows, Duron Sutton finds renewed purpose at Germantown
Football has given Germantown’s new coach plenty. Now, he’s aiming to give his all to the Red Devils.
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Recipe Exchange: Brookhaven Pub’s Grill and Grind
Once known as the Sandy Special, the Grill and Grind is a dish high in protein and low in carbs.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis falls in extra innings at Omaha
Left fielder Matt Koperniak went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs in the loss. Catcher Leo Bernal also added three hits in the game and drove in a run.
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In its third year, Ghost River Brewing expands music festival to two weekends
In another first, it will partner with another festival for the first weekend.
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UTHSC investigating former employees after racism claim involving controversial instructor
The decision to launch an investigation has left some of the employees who resigned feeling angry and persecuted.
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Memphis FC falls in home opener
City’s United Soccer League 2 team drops to 0-2, but Thursday was another step in the process.
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Food Files: Local Insomniacs get a third Memphis location
The late-night cookie chain Insomnia Cookies will soon open its third Memphis store on Winchester Road. Tekila Group opened its newest concept in Senatobia. A Downtown patio area up for debate.
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The Early Word: Slaps on the wrist for City Council chair and Arlington mayor
NBA passes lottery reform that could impact the Grizzlies, a Bartlett soul-food spot catches fire and you can stop worrying about Fred Smith Jr.
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Bailey: Don’t forget to recognize the 11-year-old who cast a S-P-E-L-L
Josh Verma made it to the national spelling bee for the third straight year. Even though he was eliminated this week, the Farmington Elementary student deserves notice.
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Memphis council chair warned her behavior could violate city charter
Memphis City Council Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington has been accused of using her position to benefit her niece, who worked in the city’s IT department.
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Hill: It may be ‘zero-sum’ for the league, but it’s bad for the Grizzlies
On a conference call Thursday, league executives offered an explanation for its new lottery system that likely won’t land well with Grizzlies fans.
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