Tomato prices spike as weather, supply chains squeeze growers and retailers
For Memphis retailers and farmers, the current reality is higher prices and tighter supply.
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May 2026
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A quick history of Tennessee redistricting and a closer look at unofficial vote totals
This political roundup dives into the surprising number of write-ins in the Shelby County primary races, a short — and litigious — history of redistricting in Tennessee and more.
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Declining birth rates impact enrollment in Shelby County’s suburban schools
Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.
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‘Somebody is going to die’: Collierville considering restrictions for e-bikes, motorized scooters
The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.
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As Amazon targets business shippers, FedEx faces fresh questions
After Amazon announced its expansion of its logistics services, experts said the market might have overreacted. FedEx, UPS, DHL and the other Memphis logistics companies bet on resilience.
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The Early Word: Grizzlies get lucky, and the redistricting fight is on
FedEx may have an advantage over Amazon, suburban school enrollment is down and here’s why tomatoes cost so much.
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Herrington: Grizzlies finish third in NBA Draft Lottery, and it feels like gold
The Grizzlies were slotted sixth before Sunday’s lottery, but given the odds of one or more of the teams slotted 7-14 jumping up, their most likely landing spots were actually seventh (29.7% chance) and eighth (20.6%).
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Grief to graduation: Woman honors her mother’s legacy after losing three family members in crash
Brittney Wilson’s mother, Tonya Cannady, was her best friend. When her mother and brothers were killed in a car wreck, she considered quitting nursing school. But her mom’s colleagues at Youth Villages helped her get through it.
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Redbirds Recap: Birds rally in finale to snag series split at Mud Hens
Memphis has not lost any of its six series matchups in the 2026 season.
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Long-planned development in one of Memphis’ older neighborhoods moving forward
The property was used as a hospital and stable by Union troops during the Civil War.
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Opinion: Buy Now, Pay Later loans are becoming increasingly popular
A 2025 study by the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank found that BNPL borrowers are typically female, younger, renters, and less educated; but, surprisingly, have higher household incomes.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis drops consecutive games for third time in 2026
The Redbirds allow a crooked number in three innings to the Mud Hens.
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Calkins: People warned these two Memphis graduates about the city. Then they fell in love with the place.
They’re a married couple — and two of the very best students graduating from the University of Memphis Saturday. But the best part of their story is the way they’ve embraced the city they now call home.
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Recipe Exchange: Chef Mo’s A Mother’s Love Coconut Cake
Coconut cake holds a special place in Monique Williams’ heart.
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Mulroy accuses Blackburn, Taylor of distorting Memphis crime numbers for political gain
The district attorney says false “soft on crime” charges levied against his office by Sen. Marsha Blackburn and state Sen. Brent Taylor are being used to score points with their Republican base.
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Redbirds recap: Toledo trounces Memphis, evens series
The wheels came off early, as the Mudhens scored seven runs in the second inning on starting pitcher Pete Hansen (0-1).
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UTHSC Advisory Board approves $747M operating budget
UTHSC is in better financial position than in recent years — in June 2023, there was a $55 million structural deficit. By the end of June, a surplus of $35.6 million is expected.
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Hill: The Grizzlies need luck this weekend? I know where they might find it.
NBA teams spend half a season subtly selling losing as long-term investment — while asking fans to still show up and pay — only for the reward to be a 30-minute television product sandwiched between Taco Bell and State Farm commercials.
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Arts Beat: Meet R&B singer Girlfriend, from Sardis
With roots in Mississippi, the Rhodes graduate has amassed more than a million monthly Spotify listeners and was the featured artist for March on BET’s spotlight program.
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Bailey: Were Germantown voters sending a message?
The rejection of changing Germantown’s charter to make the mayor a full-time position was overwhelming, leading some to think it was a message to incumbent Mike Palazzolo.
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The Early Word: Memphis gets carved up, and the Grizz need lottery luck
Colleagues remember Judge Skahan, third-graders will get retested and HighTee golf lounges adds, um, high tea.
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New congressional map could thwart Memphis representation on state boards
The Tennessee State Board of Education is among at least five state boards that appoint members in alignment with the congressional map.
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Food Files: High tea in the front, par-tee in the back
HighTee is leaning into high tea, and Raymah Café opens in a long-vacant former Applebee’s.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis mashes trio of three-run homers to defeat Toledo
The Redbirds scored nine runs in late innings of victory at the Mud Hens.
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Waiting for the right tenant: A look at some of Bartlett’s empty commercial buildings
Former restaurant and retail spots along Bartlett’s main corridors stand empty.
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