The Early Word: Death of a newspaper building and layoffs at Hollywood Feed
Elvis Presley Boulevard roadwork has years to go, the Aug. 6 ballot is getting longer and a new gas station is coming to Poplar/Highland.
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June 2026
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Inked: Dunkin', Tolteca and Welltower do deals
Dunkin’ crosses Union Avenue for a new location, Tolteca Foodservice buys a Southeast Memphis distribution center and Welltower buys a pair of local senior-housing facilities.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis clipped by Louisville in extra innings
Center fielder Joshua Báez’s heroics were wasted as the Bats came alive in the 11th inning.
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Martin: Can a behavioral test help the Tigers win? We talked to the CEO to find out.
Penny Hardaway said he used a behavioral assessment to help assemble this year’s roster. The Daily Memphian reached out to the CEO of the company that administered the test to get further insight.
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From ashes, a Mapco Express will rise on Poplar and Highland — with a patio
In January 2024, the Exxon/Hop-In on one of the most visible retail corners in the city was destroyed in a fire.
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Hollywood Feed announces Memphis layoffs
The pet-supply store, which employees more than 1,400 people nationwide, described the layoffs as a “proactive restructuring” in preparation for changing market conditions.
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U of M board set to vote on tuition increase
University of Memphis tuition is set to increase for all students, with in-state undergrad costs for the 2026-2027 academic year rising 4.48%, or $504.
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Arlington passes ‘very tight budget’ and dodges raising property tax rate
Arlington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved its annual budget, and cuts enabled the town to maintain its $1.13 property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Germantown residents relish living near horse show
Some may be annoyed by the sights, sounds and smells that accompany the Germantown Charity Horse Show, but not some of those who live near the festivities.
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Germantown basket case: Six-hole disc golf pitch is a tricky toss
A resident of Germantown Station would like to add a few disc golf holes to the neighborhood’s park to encourage families to try the sport. But the pitch lands in limbo.
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In a Memphis market that spits out football franchises, Hound Dogs think they have a product that will work
The Memphis Showboats set sail out of the city last summer with their exit made official early last October. Yet that didn’t stop The Arena League from proceeding with plans, announced early last November, to award an expansion team to a region that has seen one pro-football outfit after another slip out of its grasp.
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Germantown’s Glasgow plan stuck in limbo amid FEMA delays
The government shutdown is partially responsible for delays at the country club.
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The Early Word: Halbert isn’t giving up, but Tony Allen’s case is closed
New bill targets child predators, a Germantown man pushes for more disc golf and Hardaway is building chemistry.
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Who’s on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools state takeover board?
Here are short biographies of the appointees to the state takeover board, which will have sweeping powers over Memphis-Shelby County Schools through 2030.
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After 160 years, oldest law firm in Memphis was ‘left with no option’ but closure
Apperson Crump ended its operations at the end of 2025. It leaves behind a legacy not just in the Memphis legal community but the city’s history, attorneys said.
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Ask the Memphian: Do I have to pay a ticket from a traffic camera?
In this week’s Ask the Memphian, we delve into whether drivers really have to pay speeding tickets issued by traffic cameras.
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This Memphis teenager’s nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it’s just getting started.
James Jin just graduated from high school, but already, his nonprofit, ArtFlow, is in more than 200 schools and community organizations across 10 countries. Here’s why he started it — and what he’ll do next.
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Projecting the Tigers’ starting five as they enter summer workouts
Summer workouts are just starting for the Memphis Tigers, but here is an early projection of the starting five.
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Long-vacant Holiday Inn, FedEx campus on Lamar gets new owner
The property was well-maintained for years but started to decline after FedEx left. Weeds have grown around the property, and the air conditioning gave out years ago.
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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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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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