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Universal pre-K funding uncertain as Harris disputes First 8 spending, enrollment
Universal pre-K in the coming months is up in the air as Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris continues to balk at the direction of the funding. The standoff comes as…
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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…
Grizzlies edge Spurs 106-105 to snap four-game skid
By Clay Bailey Cam Spencer scored 21 points, including five in the final 1:26, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat San Antonio 106-105 on Tuesday night, offsetting 30 points by 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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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ makes Oscars history with record 16 nominations
By Jake Coyle Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar…
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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…
Mayor Harris names Jerri Green interim chief public defender for Shelby County
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced in a news release Tuesday, Jan. 6, he will appoint Jerri Green as the interim…