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Atoka twin brothers take cybersecurity idea to top five in Ohio college’s Shark Tank-style competition
John and Josiah Hardaway have always moved through life side by side. Now college seniors, the Hardaways are among five finalists in Cedarville University’s Shark Tank-style competition, The Pitch, presenting…
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Memphis trades Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz in eight-player deal, launches rebuild
Memphis Grizzlies brass have shipped franchise cornerstone Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz as the centerpiece of an eight-player trade deadline transaction Tuesday, Feb. 3. The rebuilding Grizzlies will…
TSU, Jackson State to renew rivalry in Nashville — not Memphis
For the first time since 2022, Tennessee State and Jackson State will clash again on the gridiron, renewing a rivalry dating back to the 1940s. It should be classic. But…
ANALYSIS: Grizzlies share some responsibility in Ja Morant drama
For years now, before he ever wore a Memphis Grizzlies jersey, an image from the animated movie “Tangled” has been at the top of Ja Morant’s Twitter/X feed. In the…
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Ketanji Brown Jackson’s ‘Lovely One’ adapts the Supreme Court justice’s memoir for young readers
“Lovely One: A Memoir Adapted for Young Adults” by Ketanji Brown Jackson, c.2026, Bright Matter Books, $20.99, 351 pages You knew it years ago. When you were little and people…
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Memphis’ influence on American music echoes loudly on the Grammy stage
When Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell stepped forward to accept his latest Grammy Award at the 2026 Grammys, which aired Sunday, Feb. 1, it was more than a personal victory. It was…
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From classrooms to community hub: Northside Square revitalizes former high school
After years of planning and preparation, the first phase of the Northside Square redevelopment project is officially open. The former Northside…
Shelby County voters face crowded field in 2026 midterm primaries
Shelby County’s table is being set for the 2026 midterm primaries. This year, voters have an opportunity to choose from a…
Mississippi synagogue damaged in fire; suspect allegedly confessed
By Molly Minta and Michael Goldberg The man suspected of setting fire to Mississippi’s largest synagogue allegedly confessed his crimes to…
10 Things we learned from the killing of Tyre Nichols (so far)
RowVaughn Wells had been dealing with a headache for days when she stepped to the mic to make remarks on the…