The Early Word: Jail is full of mildew, and Morant splits with Miller
Lawmakers accuse MSCS of destroying records, county property taxes may go up and Gonerfest has a new home.
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June 2025
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Herrington: Can the Grizzlies strike gold on the low-cost free agent market?
A look at the guards and wing players that might be available in the Grizzlies’ price range.
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Conaway: Don’t play a game in Nashville. Don’t give Nashville a dime.
Nashville — home to neither team — will benefit as much as either Memphis or Louisville. Who thought this was a good idea?
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MSCS demands evidence from House, Senate speakers alleging records crimes
Tennessee legislative leaders alleged that Memphis-Shelby County Schools was illegally destroying records ahead of a state-funded forensic audit, but MSCS officials “are unaware of any such alleged acts.”
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New jail study looked at Shelby Farms, Firestone plant as potential sites
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office commissioned the study by Jim Hart, a jail management consultant with the University of Tennessee’s County Technical Advisory Service.
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Grizzlies Insider: What centers could Memphis target in NBA Draft?
Following the Zach Edey injury news, the Grizzlies may need to address frontcourt depth in free agency and the trade market. Should they also draft a big man?
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Coach said she’s confident in Tigers’ commitment to women’s basketball
“His commitment to women’s basketball is like no other,” Memphis women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons said about Athletic Director Ed Scott.
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The Early Word: MSCS OKs small raises, and Primas is whisking away
A new jail might have a new address, the Grizzlies need to find their center and less is more in Bartlett.
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Table Talk: Primas Bakery’s transition is a new beginning
The bakery’s owner Rachel Mullen sat down with The Daily Memphian to discuss closing her storefront and what’s next for her.
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Vaughan talks future legislative ideas, reelection plans at Collierville chamber
Rep. Kevin Vaughan weighed in on the suburb’s reliance on Memphis Light, Gas and Water and on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools state takeover.
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Heidi Kuhn formally announces bid for county mayor
In a social media post, Kuhn described the county as being “in crisis” and touted her expertise in county government.
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Martin: Change is coming to Memphis athletics. Just how much?
What will the ramifications of a settlement in the case of House v. NCAA mean for the Memphis Tigers going forward?
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MSCS board approves almost $2B budget with raises for some
Expected staff changes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools, including some reassignments, are not part of the budget and are expected to take place in coming months.
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Redbirds recap: Gwinnett evens series against Memphis
The Redbirds scored the first three runs of a six-run fifth inning on two bases-loaded walks and a wild pitch.
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City Council adds 3% city pay raises in new operating budget
The pay raises and an agreement on MATA funding were the two biggest additions to Mayor Paul Young’s second city budget.
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Herrington: With Edey out, which centers could the Grizzlies target?
Zach Edey has undergone ankle surgery. Which NBA big men might the Memphis Grizzlies consider acquiring this summer?
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Bartlett’s new tax rate is less but it’s still more
“We’ve made some hard choices,” Alderman David Reaves said about establishing a tax rate that is well over the certified rate approved by the State of Tennessee.
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At 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Former Millington football player’s foundation is set to host a benefit golf tournament. It’s another small step in his mission to help those like himself.
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The Early Word: ‘Big, beautiful’ budget brawl hits home; Cane’s been raised
City Council passes budget, the Music Hall of Fame announces a new class and Overton Park golfers had 99 problems — but a hole wasn’t one.
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Council strikes compromise over city worker pay raises
Council member Pearl Walker proposed the amendment that would give all city employees a flat 3% raise across all divisions, superseding the 5% raises the City Council passed in May.
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Calkins: Hope House is a Memphis success story. Why are its leaders so worried now?
When you hear about the country’s “social safety net,” this is it: Hope House. Multiplied by thousands of small, committed organizations in cities across America. Federal funding cuts have Hope House’s leaders worried about Memphis.
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Redbirds recap: Memphis takes first game in road series
Catcher Jimmy Crooks put Memphis in front with a three-run home run in the top of the third inning. Crooks leads the Birds in both homers and RBIs.
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Overton Park 99 golf event raises more money, opportunities
The 99-hole trek at the Overton Park 9 Golf Course in 2024 raised more than $50,000 for different causes. So this year, understandably, the pressure was on.
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Collierville adopts budget with 12-cent property tax hike
Collierville leaders approved their budget Monday. The financial plan includes a 12-cent property tax increase.
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TBI crime lab to add two scientists specifically for Memphis cases
The arrangement between the state and the City of Memphis is separate from an independent crime lab for Shelby County being pursued by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.
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