The Early Word: Dolly is dead, Tigers football is new and Chick-fil-A goes big
Restaurants are recovering from the weekend storm, the Halbert saga is coming to an end and we meet the guy who bought the Flyer.
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August 2026
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Inked: Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s and Midtown Athletic Club make moves
The former Cheddar’s Casual Cafe on Winchester Road would give its buyer a large, 2.6-acre lot.
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The new owner of the Flyer and Memphis Magazine on local news — and print
Brady Walkinshaw believes in print. Printed papers, that is. And he’s putting his money behind it.
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After decades in fire service, Selberg says retirement came as a shock
Collierville reached a retirement deal with the fire chief after a week of negotiations. “I’m sad it got to this point,” the former fire chief said. “I never wanted shots fired (on social media).”
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Author Ron Hall and the Memphis collection he left behind
What happens when the collector dies and leaves his stash behind?
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With days left in office, second ouster attempt of Wanda Halbert is near dismissal
An order requiring the county to pay Halbert’s attorney's fees was signed this week, although the county’s outside attorney objected and could appeal.
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The Early Word: A look into BC’s death and MSCS’ legal fees
Collierville’s ex-fire chief will get a year’s pay, Germantown has a new school board member and a late Memphis collector’s stuff is getting rehomed.
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Medical examiner’s report says Brandon Clarke may have had history of drug use, stints in rehab
New details in the death of former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke have emerged after the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner released its death investigation summary on Monday, Aug. 24.
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Germantown appoints new school board member
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously appointed the new member after interviewing three of six people who submitted applications.
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Exclusive: Legal fees mount in MSCS takeover lawsuit
Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ court challenge of the state’s takeover of the school system has cost at least $211,700 in legal fees, according to MSCS and Shelby County government officials.
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‘It absolutely inspires and drives me’: Incoming St. Jude CEO talks career, research, and how he unwinds
Charles Roberts talks about his medical career, advances in childhood cancer research, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and meeting one of the most important figures in U.S. men’s ice hockey history.
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Fired city court clerk wants City Council to reinstate her
After two of three municipal judges fired her, City Court Clerk Sukita Johnson is appealing that decision to the City Council, arguing that the judges overstepped their authority.
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‘It’s going to be a dogfight when you play us’: Huff says about Tigers’ toughness
UNLV will be the first team to test Memphis when the Tigers travel to Las Vegas for the season opener.
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The Early Word: Storm wallops Mid-South, and a Prince Mongo real estate rundown
Poplar Plaza wants people to spend some “dwell time” at the shopping center and a new bakery brings pies and sweet treats Downtown.
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From The Peabody to Prince Mongo’s Castle, a look at Hodges’ real estate legacy
Robert “Prince Mongo” Hodges had an interesting history as a property owner, and some of his buildings are still listed for sale.
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New Eats: The pies at Bob’s Bakery are as good as we remember
Bob’s Bakery may be tiny and fairly nondescript, but the items in the case are anything but. And if you longingly remember the pies at the Wilson Cafe, you’re in luck.
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What we do and don’t know about TVA’s data center rate hikes
When the TVA Board of Directors approved the new rate class for data centers in Memphis on Aug. 20, it held back some important information.
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Redbirds Recap: Memphis drops Sunday series finale against Jacksonville
The Redbirds were unable to secure a series split in 17th loss to Jumbo Shrimp.
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The Early Word: A gas station hold-up and a biker gang in spandex
UTHSC report vindicates a controversial professor, SpaceXAI is suing a contractor and a gluten-free bakery has “real” doughnuts.
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Poplar Plaza is looking for people who want to hang out
The East Memphis shopping center has a new leasing strategy: “dwell time.”
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Millington seeks input for future of Harrold building
Millington wants to breathe life back into one of the oldest buildings in the suburb, so city leaders are formally asking the community what they want to see in the Oldtown structure.
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After a veteran got DOGE’d, she and her family found a cool side hustle
Kendra Lawler and her wife, Claudia, and their two teenagers spent the entire first week of July bringing their food truck, The Neon Crave, to as many events as possible.
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Opinion: Goodness doesn’t come naturally, it’s learned
“The world today has a shortage of good people, people with integrity, honesty.”
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Retired Collierville fire chief, mayor speak out
Fire Chief John Selberg released a statement Saturday. It was the first time he’d spoken out since being placed on leave Aug. 10 and retiring Aug. 20.
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Redbirds Recap: Memphis rolls to 10-0 win Saturday vs. Jacksonville
Catcher Leo Bernal smacked his 16th home run of the season into the left-center field bullpen to punctuate the fourth. He drove in four runs in the victory.
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