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Can leaders turn the tide on the Mid-South’s population drain?
About 11 people leave the Mid-South daily, which could lead to an economic downward spiral for generations that spreads far beyond Memphis’ city limits, if the region’s elected officials and…
Sports
Ty Jerome’ s career-high 45 points leads Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over Jazz
By Clay Bailey Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a third-quarter rally en route to a 123-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday…
New clubhouse at The Links at Audubon golf course aims to open doors for Memphis youth
Children in Memphis can easily find a basketball court. Hoops are everywhere — schools, parks, driveways. But golf? Golf calls for acres of land, clubs, instruction and someone to actually…
Southern Heritage Classic lives up to its name in double-overtime thriller
In an unbiased media universe, Saturday’s Southern Heritage Classic would have been the lead story on major sports networks, rather than a brief mention in a football roundup for historically…
Lifestyle & Culture
“Jesse Jackson: The Last Interview and Other Conversations” reads like history repeating itself
“Jesse Jackson: The Last Interview and Other Conversations” with an introduction by Al Sharpton, c.2026, Melville House Publishing, $20.99, 175 pages Even as a young man, the Rev. Jesse Jackson…
Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday for Memphis premiere of Alicia Keys’ award-winning musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical musical, “Hell’s Kitchen,” is set to premiere in Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre, March 16-21, 2027. Tickets are on sale now for the Tony Award-winning…
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Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General’s Office
By Sophie Bates JACKSON, Miss. — The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer…
Polls make TN governor and U.S. House race interesting
With the election a mere three days away, two Memphis area Democrats continue to defy the odds and are now in…
Former MSCS superintendent Marie Feagins faces allegations of sexual harassment, creating a hostile workplace
Former Memphis-Shelby County School Superintendent Marie Feagins faces allegations that she exposed herself to her special assistant in a federal employment…
Clyburn brings history, political wisdom and voting message to Memphis in final election push
Congressman James Clyburn came to Memphis with a history lesson, a little political wisdom and a reminder of what political representation…