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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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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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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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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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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Your guide to the FedEx St. Jude Championship
Food, drink and the world’s best golfers all part of the fun at newly remodeled TPC Southwind.
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The Early Word: Poplar viaduct history lesson and your guide to par-tee time
Musselwhite gushes over xAI, some inmates will get out of jail free and Bartlett isn’t losing its Mojo.
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Taxing times ahead? DeSoto County leaders plot relief for state mandate
DeSoto County supervisors have started looking at the property tax rate trying to balance the millage with the requirements set by the state regarding property assessments.
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Hot Topics: Current NCAA transfer portal structure ‘is a threat to the game’
Part 2 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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Redbirds Recap: Memphis loses by walk-off hit for second straight game
Sunday marked the second straight game the Redbirds failed to close out a two-run lead in the final frame.
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Hot Topics: Does Memphis really have College Football Playoff access?
This is Part 1 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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Redbirds Recap: Memphis win streak ends in walk-off fashion at Norfolk
The Redbirds squander two multi-run leads in 10-inning loss.
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