The Early Word: What you spent on city’s Bass Pro retreat; R.I.P., Doom
More xAI could mean more pollution, Memphis’ golf history is set in stone and the Tigers don’t crack the Top 25.
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August 2025
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Overton Park 9 unveils Memphis golf history walkway
Overton Park has completed a project to recognize locals who have made an impact on the game of golf.
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Telethon raises record-breaking $12.1 million for St. Jude mission
It was a record-breaking year for the annual telethon, which is hosted in Peoria, Illinois, home to the first satellite clinic of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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What to order: Salmon and a bold red at Andrew Michael
The restaurant’s salmon is served with sauteed spinach, mushrooms and fresh peas atop a red wine sauce — and it’s magnificent.
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Hot Topics: Washington wants a say in college sports, too
This is Part 3 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.
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Here’s what the city’s overnight stay at Bass Pro cost taxpayers
The Daily Memphian reported July 21 that the city paid a Memphis consulting firm $10,000 to facilitate the one-and-a-half-day retreat. Here’s what it cost taxpayers.
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Headed to a high school game or event? Don’t forget your clear bag
Germantown Municipal School District recently changed its clear-bag policy, joining the majority of public school districts around Memphis.
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Bailey: Let’s look at the possibilities for the mystery grocer in Bartlett
With an unknown grocer heading to Union Depot in Bartlett, the guessing begins on which one could occupy the space. And, of course, Publix is the first on everyone’s desired list.
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Southaven mayor on xAI, more MLGW customers eligible for cutoff and 2026 campaign updates
This Political Roundup dives into what the Southaven mayor said about Elon Musk’s xAI buying a former energy plant, MLGW customers who could be cut off skyrocket, TVA’s demand highs and more.
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Food Files: The mushroom queen is back to support local chefs
The mushroom queen returns with a selection of guest chefs at her Artist Table. Plus, Horn Lake gets a Chipotle.
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Plans for Southaven xAI site could mean more air emissions for Memphis
New documents shed some light on xAI’s long-term plans for the former Duke Energy Plant in Southaven that it bought last month.
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Food Files: Hotel Pontotoc’s bar to open soon, with small plates
The Dame, located at 69 Pontotoc Ave., is part of the restoration of the century-old Downtown hotel. And across town, a Sonic Drive-In is being razed.
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Memphis Mojo Cafe to ‘keep on trucking’ after Bartlett location closes
The restaurant closed its doors recently, but it’s taking its show on the road.
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What to order: Passion tea and Beef Sukiyaki Baguette
At Prince Tea House, tea is served from delicate teapots and poured into charming, matching cups with saucers.
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Arts Beat: ‘Cosmic Produce’ a homecoming for Kansas-based artist
Overton High grad Sean Nash’s show at Tops Gallery at Madison Avenue Park in Downtown Memphis has origins in the Kansas City International Airport.
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How difficult is Memphis basketball’s 2025-26 nonconference schedule?
Computers and humans agree the Tigers will have yet another rigorous nonconference schedule next season.
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Calkins: Why Fred Smith saved the Memphis golf tournament. (Hint: It wasn’t about the golf.)
“This will be the first FedEx St. Jude Championship since the death of Fred Smith. Why did Smith embrace the tournament the way he did? It wasn’t about the golf.”
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Family bond between women propels wealth manager’s success
For Lindsey Donovan Rhea, owner of Alia Wealth Partners, the mentorship of her aunt continues to pay dividends.
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A strong start for local industrial market leaves brokers optimistic for future
“There’s still some uncertainty out there with the tariffs, but at some point, businesses have to make decisions regardless of uncertainty.”
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Lyme disease unlikely in Memphis, but be aware of other tick-borne illnesses
Most local cases of Lyme disease result from travel to other parts of the country where the illness is endemic. But Mid-Southerners do need to be aware of several other tick-borne illnesses that can be contracted locally.
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It’s a buyer’s market for residential real estate
Mortgage rates are good compared to 30 years ago, and homebuyers no longer have to offer over the listing price for houses, real estate experts say.
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Germantown teachers and staff ready to survive school year
Each year, teachers from all seven Germantown Municipal School District schools gather at Houston High for a party and inspirational speech from Jason Manuel, the superintendent.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools has a lot going on. Here are 5 things to watch.
MSCS board members start another academic year with a temporary district leader, as state takeovers loom, school closures are expected, and new policies could take hold.
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Self-made music stirs Memphis running back, Tigers teammates
Greg Desrosiers Jr. has three songs on Apple Music and Spotify. Most of his music is unreleased, but he shares his catalog with teammates.
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Ask the Memphian: Why is there a Poplar viaduct?
For that matter, what is a viaduct, anyway?
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