When virtual reality isn’t a game: These headsets are programmed for job skills training
With help from MyCityRides, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis receives 15 virtual reality headsets.
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September 2026
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The Lobbyist bringing patio in from the cold
The Lobbyist is advancing to the next phase of a more than $200,000 renovation.
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Memphis at Boise State: What to know for this significant Group of Six matchup
The Memphis Tigers’ game at Boise State could have major College Football Playoff implications. The winner will be the frontrunner in the Group of Six.
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There’s nothing cookie-cutter about ‘living museums’ in Central Gardens
In one of the city’s first suburbs, some homes date back to the 19th century.
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Hundreds of bikers roar into town for 20th year of St. Jude Rides
Bikers descended on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s campus to mark 20 years of St. Jude Rides. Riders and participants raised over $1 million this year, organizers said.
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Lakeland proposes new design standards for U.S. 70, Canada Road
Lakeland officials are trying to make sure that two of the suburb’s main traffic arteries have the proper zoning approach to fit with the city’s character.
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How Memphis running back Jaylin Carter took college football by storm
The Tigers’ Jaylin Carter has gone from a relatively unknown name to becoming the sport’s next potential breakout star.
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Arts Beat: B.B. King doc, casting for Craig Brewer Snoop Dogg biopic announced
B.B. King will be the subject of a new documentary and the cast of the Craig Brewer-directed Snoop Dogg biopic has been announced.
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Richardson charges are latest in recent string of allegations against elected officials
Ten days into the new Shelby County Commission’s four-year term, two commissioners have been formally charged with crimes, while two other local officials are part of investigations.
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Bailey: Someone is watching you. There are eyes everywhere.
The debate about Flock cameras extends throughout Shelby County, and with one candidate for governor platforming his opposition to the law enforcement surveillance tools.
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Redbirds Recap: Harris clubs first Triple-A homer in Memphis loss to Norfolk
Redbirds pitching allowed 27 runs to the Tides in the series’ first three games.
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The Early Word: Dark side of Mongo’s Planet and alleged speakeasy tax fraud
Little Petals is “unstoppable,” Grizz games are moving to a new app and a local indie rocker shaved her head to find success.
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Sewer plant, women’s sports, Task Force: Dial, Leatherwood, Rose offer top legislative concerns
Michele Dial, Tom Leatherwood and Paul Rose talked legislative priorities, involving the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, state property taxes and the lawsuit over the MSSCS advisory board.
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Former DeSoto County Visitors Bureau leadership backs fired Landers Center head
New documents show former DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau leadership is backing claims by the Landers Center head who said he was fired last year for refusing to stop booking Black acts.
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Food Files: New doughnut shop fills former Downtown coffee shop
Plus, Little Petals looks to new location and Dutch Bros Coffee considers Cordova.
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Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
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Memphis library’s book sale returns without longtime partner
To most, this year’s fall book sale will look identical to past ones, but the organizational lineup has been shaken up.
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She quit her job and shaved her head. Now, the era of indie rocker Keer is here.
Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.
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Houston girls soccer coach is the ‘bad guy,’ but the team is really good
Mustangs are 6-0 with 42 goals to their credit heading into a taxing run of games, including a matchup with traditional power Knoxville Bearden.
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Local company buys Sycamore View Plaza
A local private investment company bought Sycamore View Plaza, a retail center on Summer Avenue for more than $3 million.
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Federal prosecutors talk strategy in racketeering cases targeting street gangs
The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and the assistant U.S. attorney general dive into the ongoing efforts by the Justice Department to end street gangs with racketeering cases.
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The Early Word: County commissioner goes to jail, and Halbert left a backlog
MSCS takes away student laptops, a French restaurant is coming to Collierville and Mark Wahlberg was here.
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Alcorn-UAPB to meet for second consecutive Southern Heritage Classic
Alcorn State (1-1) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-1) meet in the 37th Classic at 6 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.
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Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
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