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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 55m

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

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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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 4h

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 · 6h

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 · 8h

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 · 9h

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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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 9h

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

Memphis Public Libraries, in an attempt to navigate the current political waters, has scrubbed its yearslong observation of Banned Books Week.

It's 'Banned Books Week' around the country. In Memphis, it's 'Freedom to Read Week'

Memphis Public Libraries, in an attempt to navigate the current political waters, has scrubbed its yearslong observation of Banned Books Week.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 11h

Joseph “Rusty” McKinney died April 12, 2024, during a shoot-out between 13 officers and two teenage suspects.

Teen charged in death of Memphis police officer pleads guilty

Joseph “Rusty” McKinney died April 12, 2024, during a shoot-out between 13 officers and two teenage suspects.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 11h

The National Guard’s early, visible actions appear much more casual so far than the actions of federal, state and local law enforcement officers who have flooded the streets as part of President Donald Trump’s Task Force, a multiagency crime reduction effort.

National Guard visible at Memphis Pyramid

The National Guard’s early, visible actions appear much more casual so far than the actions of federal, state and local law enforcement officers who have flooded the streets as part of President Donald Trump’s Task Force, a multiagency crime reduction effort.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 12h

“This is a lot better than my court in my backyard,” Ja Morant said. “Hopefully we get some more NBA players out of here."

Memphis Grizzlies, FedEx unveil first 'Dream Court.' Will it produce the next Ja Morant?

“This is a lot better than my court in my backyard,” Ja Morant said. “Hopefully we get some more NBA players out of here."

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 12h

The Learning Experience aims to build a day care center in Lakeland. It currently has Memphis area facilities in Germantown and Collierville.

The Learning Experience to build new daycare in Lakeland

The Learning Experience aims to build a day care center in Lakeland. It currently has Memphis area facilities in Germantown and Collierville.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 14h

Memphis is off this week, but Tiger football fans should be invested in the outcome of Friday night's game between No. 24 South Florida and undefeated North Texas.

Why Tigers fans should want USF to beat North Texas

Memphis is off this week, but Tiger football fans should be invested in the outcome of Friday night's game between No. 24 South Florida and undefeated North Texas.

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

Geramantown voters will have a chance to decide if the suburb's mayor should be a full-time gig.

Part-time or full-time mayor? That is the question facing Germantown voters

Geramantown voters will have a chance to decide if the suburb's mayor should be a full-time gig.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 17h

Ready for today’s sudokus?

Sudoku: Oct. 10

Ready for today’s sudokus?

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 17h

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the International Paper building on Poplar Avenue and was taken by Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.

Daily Jigsaw: IP building sold

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the International Paper building on Poplar Avenue and was taken by Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 18h

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

Daily WordRow: Oct. 10

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 · 18h

This week’s activities are heavy on seasonality, with a Monster Market, a few different takes on Oktoberfest and a 5K you can do with your dog.

The AM/DM podcast: Monsters, beer and a mutt strut

This week’s activities are heavy on seasonality, with a Monster Market, a few different takes on Oktoberfest and a 5K you can do with your dog.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 19h

A map of local recipients of Tennessee’s voucher program expansion shows that most live in Shelby County’s top-earning zip codes.

More than 3,400 Memphis-area kids benefited from Tennessee’s new school vouchers. Here's who got them.

A map of local recipients of Tennessee’s voucher program expansion shows that most live in Shelby County’s top-earning zip codes.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 19h

Pesce’s Italian Deli brings sandwiches, frozen meals and more to the Forum in East Memphis, and Board to Beers is open in Poplar Plaza.

Food Files: How the sausage is made at new East Memphis Italian deli

Pesce’s Italian Deli brings sandwiches, frozen meals and more to the Forum in East Memphis, and Board to Beers is open in Poplar Plaza.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 20h

Cordova-based Tennessee Shakespeare Company will perform "Much Ado About Nothing" Friday by Appling Lake in Bartlett.

Shakes by the lake: Theatre By The Lake returns to BPACC Friday night

Cordova-based Tennessee Shakespeare Company will perform "Much Ado About Nothing" Friday by Appling Lake in Bartlett.

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Thursday’s win was a big step toward the Dragons’ ultimate goal of a state title, as the team will now open Class AAA District 15 postseason play as the overall No. 1 seed.