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Dublin, Ohio-based STG is looking for exponential growth with Amazon locally after this first deal.
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New warehouse opening to support Amazon
Dublin, Ohio-based STG is looking for exponential growth with Amazon locally after this first deal.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59748
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The Memphis Museums of Science and History former leader Kevin Thompson resigned at the end of 2025.
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MoSH searching for new executive director after Thompson exit
The Memphis Museums of Science and History former leader Kevin Thompson resigned at the end of 2025.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59742
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“Feral live sets” or jazz and soul? A “sonic memoir” or folk concert meets theater? February brings plenty of concerts to Memphis stages, with a range of sounds.
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February warms up with 5 must-see concerts
“Feral live sets” or jazz and soul? A “sonic memoir” or folk concert meets theater? February brings plenty of concerts to Memphis stages, with a range of sounds.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59732
about 1 hour ago
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Shelby County Chancellor Melanie Taylor Jefferson ruled that Shelby County commissioners “exceeded their authority” in passing a resolution that placed all nine MSCS board seats on the ballot last fall.
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Only four MSCS board seats will appear on 2026 ballot, judge rules
Shelby County Chancellor Melanie Taylor Jefferson ruled that Shelby County commissioners “exceeded their authority” in passing a resolution that placed all nine MSCS board seats on the ballot last fall.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59751
about 2 hours ago
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Standouts from Harding, Houston, MUS and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
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Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Harding, Houston, MUS and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
https://dailymemphian.com/section/sportshigh-school-sports/article/59725/vote-daily-memphian-high-school-boys-basketball-player-of-week#/questions
about 3 hours ago
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A former house of worship could be your new home — a pretty rare occurrence in the local residential market.
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Rare church-to-home conversion brings 4-bedroom ‘sanctuary living’ to Cooper-Young
A former house of worship could be your new home — a pretty rare occurrence in the local residential market.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59729
about 4 hours ago
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The mayor’s choice succeeds Keenon McCloy who retired in January.
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Mayor Young chooses educator with early childhood experience as new libraries director
The mayor’s choice succeeds Keenon McCloy who retired in January.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59730
about 4 hours ago
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Standouts from Harding, Houston, MUS and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
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Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Harding, Houston, MUS and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59725
about 5 hours ago
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Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III the same quiet, hard-worker he was at Arlington High School according to his former coach.
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Super Bowl MVP Walker hasn't changed much since Arlington High School days
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III the same quiet, hard-worker he was at Arlington High School according to his former coach.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59731
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Also happening this week: MSCS board decides on what to do about a superintendent, GloRilla plays in an NBA game and Valentine’s Day is here.
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This Week in Memphis: Young's State of the City and MSCS board in court
Also happening this week: MSCS board decides on what to do about a superintendent, GloRilla plays in an NBA game and Valentine’s Day is here.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59567/this-week-in-memphis-state-of-the-city-address-mscs-board-election-lawsuit
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Wilburn intercepted two passes in Washington’s 1988 Super Bowl XXII victory over Denver.
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Memphian Barry Wilburn, Melrose, Ole Miss and Washington Super Bowl standout, dead at 62
Wilburn intercepted two passes in Washington’s 1988 Super Bowl XXII victory over Denver.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59727
about 7 hours ago
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Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
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Sudoku: Feb. 9
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
https://dailymemphian.com/article/58436
about 8 hours ago
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Hattiloo Theatre will bring Black theater companies from Norway, Nigeria and South Africa to Memphis for two-week residencies.
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Hattiloo to host international Black theater festival
Hattiloo Theatre will bring Black theater companies from Norway, Nigeria and South Africa to Memphis for two-week residencies.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59720
about 8 hours ago
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about 9 hours ago
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Today’s puzzle is of a snowy Downtown street and was taken by Mark Weber.
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Daily Jigsaw: Snow school
Today’s puzzle is of a snowy Downtown street and was taken by Mark Weber.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59663
about 9 hours ago
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How a young lawyer saved a Midtown greenspace — and died before he could enjoy it.
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The bittersweet history of Midtown’s John Corlew Park
How a young lawyer saved a Midtown greenspace — and died before he could enjoy it.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59709
about 9 hours ago
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Also in the political roundup, Steve Cohen says next step in federal government funding centers on DHS and ICE; and Bill Lee talks about childhood visits to Memphis, as well as the tragedy that shaped his entry into politics.
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Young's next steps for a Rising Memphis, and a mayoral contender opens HQ
Also in the political roundup, Steve Cohen says next step in federal government funding centers on DHS and ICE; and Bill Lee talks about childhood visits to Memphis, as well as the tragedy that shaped his entry into politics.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59710
about 10 hours ago
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A mix of bedside instruction and video calls put long-term patients at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in classrooms with their 3-year-old peers at the University of Memphis.
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Connecting hospital rooms and classrooms for Le Bonheur’s youngest
A mix of bedside instruction and video calls put long-term patients at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in classrooms with their 3-year-old peers at the University of Memphis.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59718
about 10 hours ago
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The restaurant, located in the former Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Ave., officially opens with a ribbon-cutting Monday, Feb. 9.
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Where there’s smoke: Fuego Vivo brings live-fire, global menu to East Memphis
The restaurant, located in the former Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 5110 Poplar Ave., officially opens with a ribbon-cutting Monday, Feb. 9.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59673
about 11 hours ago
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Mark Schonwetter spent years hiding from the Nazis as a boy. He came to Memphis this week to talk about the journey of survival, the persistence of hate — and a lesson his mother taught him about joy.
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Calkins: Why did a Holocaust survivor visit Graceland? A story about hate, survival — and the importance of joy
Mark Schonwetter spent years hiding from the Nazis as a boy. He came to Memphis this week to talk about the journey of survival, the persistence of hate — and a lesson his mother taught him about joy.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59683
about 11 hours ago
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Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
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Daily WordRow: Feb. 9
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59721
about 12 hours ago
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It’s easy to see why Penny Hardaway bet on himself when he realized he had a chance to land Aaron Bradshaw from the NCAA transfer portal last offseason.
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How Memphis, Penny Hardaway helped Aaron Bradshaw shed the ‘Old A.B.’
It’s easy to see why Penny Hardaway bet on himself when he realized he had a chance to land Aaron Bradshaw from the NCAA transfer portal last offseason.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59719
about 12 hours ago
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Defenses dominated Sunday’s Super Bowl LX, but former Arlington High running back Kenneth Walker III stood out as one of the only outstanding offensive players and earned the Most Valuable Player award.
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Arlington's Kenneth Walker III wins Super Bowl MVP
Defenses dominated Sunday’s Super Bowl LX, but former Arlington High running back Kenneth Walker III stood out as one of the only outstanding offensive players and earned the Most Valuable Player award.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59724
about 19 hours ago
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The Memphis Tigers may have found a frontcourt combination that works. But will they stick with it?
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Buckley: Thierno Sylla knocked the 'pretty' out of Aaron Bradshaw. And Memphis knocked Charlotte down.
The Memphis Tigers may have found a frontcourt combination that works. But will they stick with it?
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59717
about 23 hours ago
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Also happening this week: MSCS board decides on what to do about a superintendent, GloRilla plays in an NBA game and Valentine’s Day is here.
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This Week in Memphis: Young's State of the City and MSCS board in court
Also happening this week: MSCS board decides on what to do about a superintendent, GloRilla plays in an NBA game and Valentine’s Day is here.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59567
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The body will set the ground rules and timeline for filling the open seat. Meanwhile, the commission will deal with two grants Ford proposed just before his resignation and another effort to activate the County Ethics Commission.
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What's next for Shelby County Commission after Edmund Ford Jr.'s exit?
The body will set the ground rules and timeline for filling the open seat. Meanwhile, the commission will deal with two grants Ford proposed just before his resignation and another effort to activate the County Ethics Commission.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59712
1 day ago
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Memphis jumps out to a 20-point halftime lead and cruises to a conference win over Charlotte.
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Memphis crushes Charlotte to regain footing in American Conference race
Memphis jumps out to a 20-point halftime lead and cruises to a conference win over Charlotte.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59715
1 day ago
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Here is the box score for Memphis’ game against Charlotte on Sunday, Feb. 7, at FedExForum.
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Box Score: Memphis 77, Charlotte 54
Here is the box score for Memphis’ game against Charlotte on Sunday, Feb. 7, at FedExForum.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59716
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Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Super Bowl, starting with the very first one.
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These Memphis-area high school football players made it to the Super Bowl
Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Super Bowl, starting with the very first one.
https://dailymemphian.com/subscriber/article/59432/memphis-high-school-football-players-super-bowl-lx-60-2026
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Former Arlington High standout Kenneth Walker III is the key to Seattle’s ground game as the Seahawks prepare to play New England in Super Bowl LX.
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Former Arlington High standout 'just really wants to win the Super Bowl'
Former Arlington High standout Kenneth Walker III is the key to Seattle’s ground game as the Seahawks prepare to play New England in Super Bowl LX.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59491/kenneth-walker-seattle-seahawks-running-back-arlington-high-school
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Presbyterian Day School has launched a $7 million campaign to reshape its campus to better support community, outdoor learning and student development.
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PDS launches $7M campaign focused on community and outdoor learning
Presbyterian Day School has launched a $7 million campaign to reshape its campus to better support community, outdoor learning and student development.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59589
1 day ago
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Opinion: 'Checking out a company anywhere in the country on
bbb.org
is quick, easy and free.'
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Opinion: Do research before hiring a contractor
Opinion: 'Checking out a company anywhere in the country on bbb.org is quick, easy and free.'
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59705
1 day ago
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Pregnant Tennesseans may get a new benefit: prime parking spots. A new bill would allow them to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
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Some pregnant Tennesseans could park in handicap spots if new bill passes
Pregnant Tennesseans may get a new benefit: prime parking spots. A new bill would allow them to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59688
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Kai Stowell's cooking videos rack up hundreds of thousands — sometimes millions — of views, but Kai Stowell’s most recent videos have an altruistic side.
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This Memphis influencer feeds the algorithms by feeding the hungry
Kai Stowell's cooking videos rack up hundreds of thousands — sometimes millions — of views, but Kai Stowell’s most recent videos have an altruistic side.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59603
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Calvary leaders and parishioners have been wrestling and reckoning with a disturbing truth: In the mid-1800s, people were sold outside their church.
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Memphis' oldest church is wrestling with its past, planning memorial for thousands of enslaved people
Calvary leaders and parishioners have been wrestling and reckoning with a disturbing truth: In the mid-1800s, people were sold outside their church.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59698
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A group of homeschool students from Olive Branch is headed to Washington, D.C., to compete in a national robotics competition.
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Nuts, bolts and national goals for a DeSoto robotics team that engineered a path to Washington
A group of homeschool students from Olive Branch is headed to Washington, D.C., to compete in a national robotics competition.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59694
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Memphis Theological Seminary marks the second closure of an institution of higher learning in Memphis this decade following the Memphis College of Art.
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Memphis Theological Seminary closing its doors in July with the property likely going up for sale
Memphis Theological Seminary marks the second closure of an institution of higher learning in Memphis this decade following the Memphis College of Art.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59687
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Tennessee Flight Training recently expanded to Millington-Memphis Airport. Part of the reason was to address a global pilot shortage, its founder said.
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Helping solve a global pilot shortage: Tennessee Flight Training expands to Millington
Tennessee Flight Training recently expanded to Millington-Memphis Airport. Part of the reason was to address a global pilot shortage, its founder said.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59621
1 day ago
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Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
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Sudoku: Feb. 8
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/58435
1 day ago
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Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
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Daily WordRow: Feb. 8
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59549
1 day ago
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Today’s puzzle is the interior of Manu Handroll Bar and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
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Daily Jigsaw: Sushi handrolls
Today’s puzzle is the interior of Manu Handroll Bar and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59656
1 day ago
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Javon Small and Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored career-highs, but another the Grizzlies’ lead over Portland came apart in the fourth quarter.
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Two-way players reach career highs, but Blazers quench Grizzlies' fire
Javon Small and Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored career-highs, but another the Grizzlies’ lead over Portland came apart in the fourth quarter.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59711
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NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ Saturday night game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
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Box score: Trail Blazers 122, Grizzlies 115
NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ Saturday night game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59713
1 day ago
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Kent Wunderlich has died. He was board chairman of Financial Federal bank, and a member of several Memphis civic organizations, including Shelby Farms Conservancy.
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Local banker and civic leader Kent Wunderlich dies
Kent Wunderlich has died. He was board chairman of Financial Federal bank, and a member of several Memphis civic organizations, including Shelby Farms Conservancy.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59714
2 days ago
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See the photos: For the third year, the owners of Fat Tuesday Memphis and Esco Memphis restaurants brought back their Mardi Gras in Memphis celebration.
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Photo Gallery: Memphians celebrate Mardi Gras
See the photos: For the third year, the owners of Fat Tuesday Memphis and Esco Memphis restaurants brought back their Mardi Gras in Memphis celebration.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59708
2 days ago
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On Transit Equity Day, more than 60 MATA riders and others gathered to express their frustrations and hopes for better public transportation in Memphis.
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MATA riders' pleas for better service met with piecemeal progress
On Transit Equity Day, more than 60 MATA riders and others gathered to express their frustrations and hopes for better public transportation in Memphis.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59706
2 days ago
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Tsunami, the Cooper-Young restaurant that helped launch the Midtown neighborhood as a place for dining and entertainment, will close Feb. 21.
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Tsunami to close after 28 years in Cooper-Young
Tsunami, the Cooper-Young restaurant that helped launch the Midtown neighborhood as a place for dining and entertainment, will close Feb. 21.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59707
2 days ago
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Coming off a win over UAB and preparing to play Charlotte, the Tigers seem to be having fun again.
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What to watch when Memphis faces Charlotte
Coming off a win over UAB and preparing to play Charlotte, the Tigers seem to be having fun again.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59693
2 days ago
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Ready for today’s sudokus?
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Sudoku: Feb. 7
Ready for today’s sudokus?
https://dailymemphian.com/article/58434
2 days ago
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Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
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Daily WordRow: Feb. 7
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
https://dailymemphian.com/article/59544
2 days ago
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