Calkins: Why does he give expensive gifts to strangers? A Memphis mystery to melt your heart.
“I understand that it’s unusual,” Mike Perkowski said. “Some people might think, ‘What’s this weirdo doing?’ Or they think there has to be a catch.”
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August 2025
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Redbirds recap: Memphis falls despite 4 hits by Jimmy Crooks
The Redbirds gave up five runs in the first inning, and were never able to climb out of the hole.
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Elephants, sharks and a $250M plan: Zoo renovation details take shape
By bringing in new animals, expanding for the current ones and revamping spaces like the aquarium, the Memphis Zoo renovation will transform outdated exhibits. “Talk about immersive. You will be transported,” the CEO said.
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Table Talk: If you can’t stand the heat, try working in a restaurant kitchen
One restaurant owner has allowed her staff to come to work out of uniform, trading chef’s coats and pants for tees and shorts, just to keep them more comfortable.
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If $6.2B deal is approved, 3 Memphis TV stations would have 1 owner
If the deal for Nexstar Media Group to buy rival Tegna goes through, one owner will control three of the Memphis market’s five primary news stations.
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Prep football 2025: New faces, new challenges for Houston
After two straight trips to the BlueCross Bowl, Mustangs will rely heavily on new faces in 2025.
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The Early Word: Burger joint is evicted, and an emoji shows up in Dolph trial
City Council has a plan to speed up the blight fight, BlueOval experiences another delay and Hardaway could bring on a late addition with a cool name.
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Which big guys will block for the Tigers this season?
The Tigers start the season against Chattanooga on Aug. 30, and coach Ryan Silverfield gave insight into the offensive line depth chart earlier this week.
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Skate shop sticks the landing in Bartlett
A Bartlett businessman hopes that by opening a skating shop that it will draw more interest in people practicing the sport and more locations for skating.
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Inked: Puzzol company makes a move, Wolfchase hotel sold
The group behind Amuse Adventure Museum and Memphis Escape Rooms is expanding its headquarters. And work is expected to start soon on new townhomes within Cooper-Young.
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Redbirds recap: Gwinnett breaks Memphis win streak
Center fielder Michael Siani drove in the lone Memphis run with a two-out single in the second inning.
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Prep football 2025: QB situation to be determined but talent abounds at Collierville
A senior and a junior are competing for a starting spot. But things look very promising elsewhere as the Dragons look to build on last year’s 11-victory season.
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Ask the Memphian: Did The Beatles’ show in Memphis lead them to stop touring?
The Beatles stopped in Memphis during their August 1966 tour amid a backdrop of protest. The supergroup never toured again, and Memphis could have been a factor in the decision.
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Memphis set to host Columbia transfer forward for official visit
A commitment from Arop, a 6-foot-11 wing who averaged 2.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.5 minutes per game at Columbia last season, would complete the Tigers’ 2025-26 roster.
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New Ballet’s new leader brings ‘talent, aspiration, hope’ to young dancers
“No matter what I’m doing, I spend (time) investing in kids and neighborhoods. At New Ballet, I get to do it in a way that’s fresh and exciting.”
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Giving it a twirl: More Memphis schools offer ballet classes
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How short-term rentals like Airbnbs are regulated
Short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo have transformed how homeowners rent their properties, but they’ve also sparked debates among neighbors and hoteliers.
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What to order: Slider Inn’s Melty Mary is more than a liquid meal
No one does a bloody mary like Slider Inn. Forget a celery stalk or lemon wedge as garnish; this drink comes with an entire Angus beef slider.
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Despite delays, $33M Greyhound redevelopment still going
The project, which also includes the former Schlitz Brewery, will feature both residential and commercial units.
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Here’s where the $550 million for FedExForum renovations is coming from
The draft financing proposal obtained by The Daily Memphian spells out the sources of the money — and the timeline for spending it.
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How prepared will the Tigers’ late addition be for the season opener?
Nevada transfer receiver Cortez Braham is officially listed on the Memphis roster after committing to the Tigers on July 31. How much of the playbook will he be comfortable with by the season opener?
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The city plans to keep the Grizzlies. Here’s a look inside the negotiations.
Records and sources say there is a real, tangible pathway for Memphis to keep the Grizzlies. However, barriers remain for what is one of the country’s smallest NBA markets to keep its sole major league franchise.
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The Early Word: Grizzly negotiations and another trial over Dolph’s death
Another Smith could join the FedEx board, a former Tiger may make Magic and Slider Inn offers brunch in a glass.
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TCAP results 2025: See how your Memphis-area school scored
The Daily Memphian’s chart includes scores for all public schools in Memphis and Shelby County, including charters and campuses in the suburbs.
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Mississippi honors two DeSoto schools for reading program
Two DeSoto County schools have begun an innovative program to help students in younger grades do better in reading comprehension.
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Tony Barnhart: Memphis football has to ‘keep plugging’ for next opportunity
“If you’re Memphis … it’s all about putting your best foot forward for when the next TV contract comes along,” CBS Sports college football insider Tony Barnhart said Monday. “Right now, at this time, it didn’t work out for Memphis. Maybe next time, it will.”
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