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

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game showcases the football talent in the Memphis area.

Fairley's Copeland, Memphis Business' Wiseman to coach in AutoZone All-Star Game

The AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game showcases the football talent in the Memphis area.

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

FedEx and Fogelman announce promotions and additions.

Movers & Shakers

FedEx and Fogelman announce promotions and additions.

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

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

Sudoku: Oct. 8

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

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

Opinion: The Shelby County criminal justice system needs sustained state support.

Opinion: The Shelby County criminal justice system needs sustained state support

Opinion: The Shelby County criminal justice system needs sustained state support.

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

Opinion: Memphis once again finds itself at a crossroads. Let’s make sure a MATA bus is there to give us a lift.

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

Southwind likely to establish the run game early against a Whitehaven defense that had trouble in its last outing.

Week 8 preview: Jaguars, Tigers meet in Region 8-6A catfight

Southwind likely to establish the run game early against a Whitehaven defense that had trouble in its last outing.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 5h

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

Daily Jigsaw: Mempho Fest

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

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 5h

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

WordRow: Oct. 8

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 · 5h

You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.

Calkins: They're not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They're showing us the way.

You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 6h

With colleges around the country facing what’s known as the enrollment cliff, it’s been a challenging time in higher education.

The AM/DM podcast: How local universities are weathering the enrollment cliff

With colleges around the country facing what’s known as the enrollment cliff, it’s been a challenging time in higher education.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 6h

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s grandfather was an Olympic gold medalist. His grandmother was a cornerstone in Cedric’s life. He is motivated by both of them.

Inspired: Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward looks to late grandma, Olympic athlete grandpa

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s grandfather was an Olympic gold medalist. His grandmother was a cornerstone in Cedric’s life. He is motivated by both of them.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 7h

Germantown leaders will consider raising the city’s debt limit by about $17 million.

Germantown leaders could raise suburb's debt limit

Germantown leaders will consider raising the city’s debt limit by about $17 million.

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 7h

Memphis industrial market saw large leasing activity in the third quarter and the Dream Hotel site was foreclosed on

Inked: Local industrial market leasing skyrockets, Intrator property sold in foreclosure auction

Memphis industrial market saw large leasing activity in the third quarter and the Dream Hotel site was foreclosed on

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

Over the summer, the Memphis Grizzlies made a big investment in Santi Aldama and placed a bet on Jock Landale. Now injuries could force both into the starting lineup.

Herrington: Amid injuries, Santi Aldama and Jock Landale will be crucial to a good Grizzlies start

Over the summer, the Memphis Grizzlies made a big investment in Santi Aldama and placed a bet on Jock Landale. Now injuries could force both into the starting lineup.

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

This month, sing “The Boy Is Mine” at FedExForum, see Peter Frampton at the Orpheum and more.

Five must-see Memphis concerts for October

This month, sing “The Boy Is Mine” at FedExForum, see Peter Frampton at the Orpheum and more.

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

The renovated Town Hall in Arlington is moving along to the point that employees could move into the expanded square footage by early next year.

Renovated Arlington Town Hall should be ready by early next year

The renovated Town Hall in Arlington is moving along to the point that employees could move into the expanded square footage by early next year.

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

The council also approved a car lot Tuesday at Airways near Lamar that will include used tire storage

City Council asks County leaders to call meeting on Regional One Health project

The council also approved a car lot Tuesday at Airways near Lamar that will include used tire storage

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

An employee with Shelby County’s Pre-Trial Services division has been charged in connection with a smuggling operation at the Shelby County Jail.

County employee charged with smuggling contraband into 201 Poplar

An employee with Shelby County’s Pre-Trial Services division has been charged in connection with a smuggling operation at the Shelby County Jail.

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

Emmitt Martin III, the sole former Memphis police officer charged in Tyré Nichols’ death that remained in custody, will now be released.

Final former officer charged in Nichols' death released from custody

Emmitt Martin III, the sole former Memphis police officer charged in Tyré Nichols’ death that remained in custody, will now be released.

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

At high school state golf tournaments, St, Mary's Jada Lin gets the job done in Division 2-AA girls while Brantley Moore shines for MUS in D2-AA boys.

St. Mary's, MUS golfers win state championship tournaments

At high school state golf tournaments, St, Mary's Jada Lin gets the job done in Division 2-AA girls while Brantley Moore shines for MUS in D2-AA boys.

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

Memphis-based logistics company Mallory Alexander has been acquired.

Memphis-based logistics company acquired

Memphis-based logistics company Mallory Alexander has been acquired.

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

No more rocking chairs on this porch; Cracker Barrel closes Memphis store.

No more rocking chairs on this porch: Cracker Barrel closes Memphis store

No more rocking chairs on this porch; Cracker Barrel closes Memphis store.

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

Memphis plays this month feature the classic story of 'Frankenstein,' Neil Diamond’s hit songs, murdered Edwardian women telling their stories and more.

'Neil Diamond,' 'Much Ado About Nothing' and more grace Memphis stages this October

Memphis plays this month feature the classic story of 'Frankenstein,' Neil Diamond’s hit songs, murdered Edwardian women telling their stories and more.

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

As the start of the 2025-26 season approaches, the Memphis Tigers have embraced their role as 'underdogs.'

'We're all underdogs': New-look Tigers head into 2025-26 season with something to prove

As the start of the 2025-26 season approaches, the Memphis Tigers have embraced their role as 'underdogs.'

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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 21h

A new comedic crime caper and the 25th anniversary encore of a notorious Japanese cult film are on Memphis movie screens this week.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Roofman,’ ‘Battle Royale’

A new comedic crime caper and the 25th anniversary encore of a notorious Japanese cult film are on Memphis movie screens this week.

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