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Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.
Shelby Farms Park unveiling new and improved Starry Nights light show
Starry Nights, Shelby Farms’ annual holiday light show, will return this winter with major upgrades and new attractions around the park.
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Juanita Jones is best known for her jams and jellies, but her pumpkin pie has earned a following of its own.
Recipe Exchange: Jones Orchard pumpkin pie
Juanita Jones is best known for her jams and jellies, but her pumpkin pie has earned a following of its own.
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Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a 'filet o’ Phish' sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
Gussied Up owners offer preview of new nostalgia-core neighborhood bar
Gussied Up bar has an official opening date. The bar’s menu includes smashburgers, a 'filet o’ Phish' sandwich, frozen cocktails and gummy bears.
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On Friday night in Starkville, it was finally about actual basketball for the University of Memphis — and it looked pretty freaking good.
Martin: It's finally about basketball for Memphis. And it looks good.
On Friday night in Starkville, it was finally about actual basketball for the University of Memphis — and it looked pretty freaking good.
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A late 17-2 run helped the Grizzlies defeat the Warriors. Cam Boozer hit a key basket with 20 seconds left in his 25-point, 13-rebound, six-assist night.
Boozer comes up big as Grizzlies spoil Warriors' home opener
A late 17-2 run helped the Grizzlies defeat the Warriors. Cam Boozer hit a key basket with 20 seconds left in his 25-point, 13-rebound, six-assist night.
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Munford’s win improved its record to 8-1 and set up what is effectively the region title game next week against Central, with the winner earning home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Munford wins scrappy game at Germantown to go 8-1
Munford’s win improved its record to 8-1 and set up what is effectively the region title game next week against Central, with the winner earning home-field advantage in the playoffs.
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NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors played in San Francisco.
Box score: Grizzlies 111, Warriors 108
NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors played in San Francisco.
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A 21-point first quarter was the spark for the 11th-ranked team in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen.
Friday prep report: CBHS starts fast, downs rival MUS
A 21-point first quarter was the spark for the 11th-ranked team in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen.
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Although Friday’s win over Mississippi State was just an exhibition, it gave Memphis fans reason to be excited about what the Tigers could offer this season.
Tigers prove their point in exhibition win at Mississippi State
Although Friday’s win over Mississippi State was just an exhibition, it gave Memphis fans reason to be excited about what the Tigers could offer this season.
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The police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Mississippi has resigned, the Senatobia mayor says.
Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy has resigned, mayor says
The police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Mississippi has resigned, the Senatobia mayor says.
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A tour around the suburbs this week finds a new team in Southaven, a departure at the top of the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and a no-show of a Lakeland mayoral candidate.
Bailey: Touring the suburbs from no shows in Lakeland to a new team in Southaven
A tour around the suburbs this week finds a new team in Southaven, a departure at the top of the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and a no-show of a Lakeland mayoral candidate.
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Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery received a 92-page "One Shelby" report from his transition team detailing recommendations for the county’s finances, public safety, education and more.
Mickell Lowery’s transition team delivers recommendations for Shelby County’s future
Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery received a 92-page "One Shelby" report from his transition team detailing recommendations for the county’s finances, public safety, education and more.
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A fire ripped through Russell’s Farm Supply in Collierville, destroying the store and killing beloved mascot Popeye, a blue-fronted Amazon parrot.
Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
A fire ripped through Russell’s Farm Supply in Collierville, destroying the store and killing beloved mascot Popeye, a blue-fronted Amazon parrot.
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The Daily Memphian will livestream the Tennessee Press Association’s gubernatorial forum Oct. 27. Three candidates are slated to participate.
Watch the Tennessee Press Association's governor-candidate forum live Oct. 27
The Daily Memphian will livestream the Tennessee Press Association’s gubernatorial forum Oct. 27. Three candidates are slated to participate.
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Millington is partnering with several other entities to provide a rideshare program in the suburb with hopes to have it in operation by Thanksgiving.
Millington to roll out rideshare program by Thanksgiving
Millington is partnering with several other entities to provide a rideshare program in the suburb with hopes to have it in operation by Thanksgiving.
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As concerns about Tennessee voting machines have gone viral in recent days, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen and other local Democratic leaders urged Memphians to vote — and check their ballots.
Cohen, NAACP address voting machine problems in separate events
As concerns about Tennessee voting machines have gone viral in recent days, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen and other local Democratic leaders urged Memphians to vote — and check their ballots.
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Her dad told her not to follow in his footsteps. Now, at 44, Katie Barrett is Shelby County’s top new firefighter. Read more at https://dailymemphian.com/subscriber/section/metrospirit-of-memphis/article/67669/geoff-calkins-katie-barrett-firefighter-memphis-revoldo-chillis.
“What I saw in practices this week, I knew he would bounce back,” Tigers coach Charles Huff said. “His teammates knew he would bounce back.”
Buckley: The Tigers trusted in Stokes. Even after a nightmare in New Orleans.
“What I saw in practices this week, I knew he would bounce back,” Tigers coach Charles Huff said. “His teammates knew he would bounce back.”
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If you’re looking for a place where everybody knows your name, look no further than Old Whitten Tavern. Read more at https://dailymemphian.com/subscriber/section/suburbsbartlett/article/67490/old-whitten-tavern-bartlett-restaurant-americas-best-restaurants-roadshow.
Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner introduced his new command staff on Thursday, outlining key priorities to address severe staffing shortages, improve jail conditions and reduce crime.
Buckner names new command staff, sets priorities for crime reduction and jail safety
Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner introduced his new command staff on Thursday, outlining key priorities to address severe staffing shortages, improve jail conditions and reduce crime.
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Nominees to represent Tennessee’s 5th District faced questions about ICE, war in Iran at event in Spring Hill.
Here's what Congressional candidates Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder told reporters after joint appearance
Nominees to represent Tennessee’s 5th District faced questions about ICE, war in Iran at event in Spring Hill.
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Planning is underway to turn the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic into a regular season event.
Hoops for St. Jude plans to be a regular-season event
Planning is underway to turn the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic into a regular season event.
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The Daily Memphian's FREE voter guide introduces the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot for Shelby County and DeSoto County. Read the entire guide at https://dailymemphian.com/section/metroelections/article/66623/voter-guide-memphis-shelby-county-state-federal-elections-november-2026.
Caki Wilkinson just took home a national award for her poetry. But when she first came to Memphis, it was to play basketball.
For Rhodes professor, pressure wins a poetry prize
Caki Wilkinson just took home a national award for her poetry. But when she first came to Memphis, it was to play basketball.
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Football is a game. Cancer is real life. But through it all, St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs is finding a way to get things done.
St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs spreads positive message despite diagnosis
Football is a game. Cancer is real life. But through it all, St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs is finding a way to get things done.
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Memphis City Council voted on a pair of data center moratorium proposals on Tuesday. Here’s what the members decided.
How the City Council voted on data centers
Memphis City Council voted on a pair of data center moratorium proposals on Tuesday. Here’s what the members decided.
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Plus, Dr. Bean’s second location will share a building with a coffee equipment sales, repair and maintenance shop.
Food Files: Sunrise Memphis to open third location
Plus, Dr. Bean’s second location will share a building with a coffee equipment sales, repair and maintenance shop.
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This weekend is one to learn about people, places and traditions from outside the U.S.
The AM/DM podcast: There's a world of fun to celebrate this weekend
This weekend is one to learn about people, places and traditions from outside the U.S.
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It’s been 50 years since thousands of Vietnamese refugees ended up in Memphis after the Vietnam War. Sunday, the Mekong Memphis Festival aims to celebrate their journey — and spark a revitalization of the neighborhood.
Calkins: 50 years ago, Vietnamese immigrants arrived in Midtown. A new festival celebrates what they did — and what might be.
It’s been 50 years since thousands of Vietnamese refugees ended up in Memphis after the Vietnam War. Sunday, the Mekong Memphis Festival aims to celebrate their journey — and spark a revitalization of the neighborhood.
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Raumesh Akbari writes: “The question before voters on November 3 is whether we are willing to surrender a constitutional protection that has stood for 230 years.”
Opinion: Amendment 1 would surrender Tennessee’s 230-year right to bail
Raumesh Akbari writes: “The question before voters on November 3 is whether we are willing to surrender a constitutional protection that has stood for 230 years.”
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