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For the past eight years, Dana Gabrion says she has fostered the iconic Bauhaus structure on Highway 51 in Frayser. Now, she’s searching for someone to “take it to its fullest potential.”

Architectural marvel in Frayser is up for sale

For the past eight years, Dana Gabrion says she has fostered the iconic Bauhaus structure on Highway 51 in Frayser. Now, she’s searching for someone to “take it to its fullest potential.”

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 39m

When Nashville air traffic control went dark, Memphis officials took over.

When Nashville air traffic control went dark, Memphis took over

When Nashville air traffic control went dark, Memphis officials took over.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1h

For kids with nearsightedness, local optometrist Landon Wallace says access to Essilor Stellest’s myopia-controlling eyeglasses is a “game changer.”

Glasses that slow nearsightedness in children now FDA-approved

For kids with nearsightedness, local optometrist Landon Wallace says access to Essilor Stellest’s myopia-controlling eyeglasses is a “game changer.”

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1h

Candace Echols says she walks the line between “a willingness to satisfy my human craving for a good run” and “a consent to be on high alert.”

Echols: ‘Walking in Memphis’ isn’t what it once was

Candace Echols says she walks the line between “a willingness to satisfy my human craving for a good run” and “a consent to be on high alert.”

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 2h

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Sudoku: Oct. 12

Ready for today’s sudokus?

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 2h

Today’s photo is from the musical “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” taken by Jeremy Daniel for the North American Tour and is courtesy of The Orpheum.

Daily Jigsaw: A Beautiful Noise

Today’s photo is from the musical “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” taken by Jeremy Daniel for the North American Tour and is courtesy of The Orpheum.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 3h

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Daily WordRow: Oct. 12

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 3h

Real estate agent Ben Boscaccy builds a social media fan base of folks following his trek through the Memphis suburb.

A man on a mission: He wants to walk past every house in Germantown

Real estate agent Ben Boscaccy builds a social media fan base of folks following his trek through the Memphis suburb.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 8h

The Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 17-point deficit, but their fourth-quarter comeback fell short Saturday at FedExForum as the Atlanta Hawks won.

Grizzlies' 'best' preseason loss features grit and growth

The Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 17-point deficit, but their fourth-quarter comeback fell short Saturday at FedExForum as the Atlanta Hawks won.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 10h

NBA box score for Saturday’s preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks played at FedExForum in Memphis.

Box score: Hawks 122, Grizzlies 116

NBA box score for Saturday’s preseason game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks played at FedExForum in Memphis.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 13h

DeSean Bishop rushed for a career high 146 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 12 Tennessee to defeat Arkansas in the Razorbacks’ first game since coach Sam Pittman was fired.

Tennessee pushes past Arkansas

DeSean Bishop rushed for a career high 146 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 12 Tennessee to defeat Arkansas in the Razorbacks’ first game since coach Sam Pittman was fired.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 15h

Washington State led for a majority of the first three quarters, but the University of Mississippi managed to pull off a victory.

Ole Miss snags a close win over Washington State

Washington State led for a majority of the first three quarters, but the University of Mississippi managed to pull off a victory.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 16h

Hoodoo, a long-practiced system of beliefs in African American culture, is alive and well, one practitioner said Saturday at the grand opening of the Beale Street Hoodoo History and Folklife Museum on the third floor of A. Schwab’s on Beale Street.

Hoodoo isn't the same as voodoo. And there's a new museum devoted to it.

Hoodoo, a long-practiced system of beliefs in African American culture, is alive and well, one practitioner said Saturday at the grand opening of the Beale Street Hoodoo History and Folklife Museum on the third floor of A. Schwab’s on Beale Street.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 16h

The Friday blast that leveled an explosives plant was felt for miles around rural Humphreys County. The state has brought in a “rapid DNA” team to identify victims’ remains.

No survivors in West Tennessee explosives factory blast

The Friday blast that leveled an explosives plant was felt for miles around rural Humphreys County. The state has brought in a “rapid DNA” team to identify victims’ remains.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1d

Shelby County Lee Harris’ veto of a resolution to move school board elections and the National Guard coming to town were hot topics on “Behind the Headlines.”

Shelby County Commissioners split on whether to fight Harris' veto

Shelby County Lee Harris’ veto of a resolution to move school board elections and the National Guard coming to town were hot topics on “Behind the Headlines.”

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1d

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

Sudoku: Oct. 11

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1d

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo from Day 3 of the Mempho Music Festival and was taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.

Daily Jigsaw: Music at Mempho

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo from Day 3 of the Mempho Music Festival and was taken by freelance photographer Brad Vest.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1d

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Daily WordRow: Oct. 11

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1d

The Saints rolled up nearly 500 yards. But miscues proved costly against the undefeated Eagles.

Friday football report: Brentwood Academy slips past Briarcrest

The Saints rolled up nearly 500 yards. But miscues proved costly against the undefeated Eagles.

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Southwind quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for all six Jaguar touchdowns, thanks in large part to a big night from the big guys in the trenches.

Top-ranked Southwind gets physical in victory over Whitehaven

Southwind quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for all six Jaguar touchdowns, thanks in large part to a big night from the big guys in the trenches.

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A trial date has been set in the civil lawsuit filed by the family of Ramon McGhee, who died last year at the Shelby County Jail.

Trial date set for civil suit over 201 inmate's death

A trial date has been set in the civil lawsuit filed by the family of Ramon McGhee, who died last year at the Shelby County Jail.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1d

With helicopters in the air and detentions rising, some legal immigrants are afraid to leave home.

Immigration advocates scramble as calls increase ‘10-fold'

With helicopters in the air and detentions rising, some legal immigrants are afraid to leave home.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1d

Residents miles away reported hearing the blast after an explosion Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, a military munitions plant about 60 miles southwest of Nashville.

19 people feared dead after West Tennessee plant explosion

Residents miles away reported hearing the blast after an explosion Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, a military munitions plant about 60 miles southwest of Nashville.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 1d

During the groundbreaking for the Colossus Water Recycling Plant, no one said xAI primary owner Elon Musk’s name aloud, but he was referenced multiple times.

Memphis xAI breaks ground on water recycling plant

During the groundbreaking for the Colossus Water Recycling Plant, no one said xAI primary owner Elon Musk’s name aloud, but he was referenced multiple times.

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Collage’s $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant was canceled earlier this year, but the Memphis dance company is forging ahead with a new season of shows that open this weekend.

Collage Dance debuts a new season, new members program

Collage’s $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant was canceled earlier this year, but the Memphis dance company is forging ahead with a new season of shows that open this weekend.

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