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Create One Advertisement Get the news FOR SUBSCRIBERS Suffrage in the South: Fighting racism, sexism at once African American women's fight to vote — once smothered and nearly erased from the history books — has reemerged in 19th amendment... FOR SUBSCRIBERS How win over Houston affected Tigers’ NCAA Tournament hopes Meet the first black woman to lead a FedEx company Most Recent 16-year-old fatally shot on Kings Crown Dr., SCSO says Jaren Jackson Jr. out at least two weeks for left knee sprain Sunday Sports Brunch: Griffith’s shooting touch helps SW Tennessee Weathersbee: MLGW’s payday lender arrangement hints at deeper problem FOR SUBSCRIBERS Giannotto: Memphis needed to experience win over Houston U of M alum, singer on cruise ship, tested positive for coronavirus Quick Links Register To Vote TN Voter's Guide The 9:01 Suburbs Memphis Tigers 901 Hoops Newsletter Things to do Ted Evanoff Tonyaa Weathersbee TN Opioid Crisis Crosswords Memphis Bicentennial 2019 Memphis Most Advertise with Us Small Town Sports Awards The American South Women of the Century Soccer Blog Weathersbee: MLGW’s payday lender arrangement hints at deeper problem Memphis Light, Gas and Water had been accepting payments at ACE Cash Express since 2016. For poor people, that might their only banking option. Tonyaa Weathersbee | 22 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS State workers are worried paid family leave won’t happen Gov. Bill Lee initially hoped to make family leave paid through an executive order. Now, he is pushing legislation instead. Politics | 7 hours ago 16-year-old fatally shot on Kings Crown Dr., SCSO says The teen was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later died, police said. Local | 9 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Giannotto: Morant’s secret weapon is his family Behind Ja Morant's spectacular rookie season is a family that moved to the Memphis area to ensure his NBA career goes off without a hitch. Mark Giannotto | 3 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Edge District: How a 2014 tweet helped spur development Memphis' Edge District is in the middle of a transformation. Here's how a tweet from 2014 helped make it happen. Development | 5 days ago Grizzlies’ Jackson leaves Lakers game with knee injury Jackson suffered left knee soreness in the second quarter and did not return Grizzlies | 1 day ago Authorities release new photo of Evelyn Boswell, search continues The search continued for missing 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell on Sunday night. Crime | 49 mins ago View All Photos 31st annual Youth Villages Soup Sunday 15 hours ago Get the Eat Drink Memphis Email Newsletter The latest restaurant and food news from around Memphis. Thanks for signing up for the Eat Drink Memphis newsletter We're sorry. something went wrong. Please try again soon, or contact Customer Service at 901-529-2666 Sign up for more Newsletters FOR SUBSCRIBERS Orange Mound builder hopes tiny homes can fix big problem Dwayne A. Jones, a builder who lives in Orange Mound, thinks tiny homes can help transform his neighborhood. Tonyaa Weathersbee FOR SUBSCRIBERS Giannotto: Memphis needed to experience win over Houston Memphis basketball upsets Houston for a win it needed badly for so many reasons besides its NCAA Tournament hopes. Mark Giannotto | 1 day ago FBI involved in search for toddler Evelyn Boswell The sheriff's office is also warning against a mysterious GoFundMe page. The 15-month-old girl from Blountville was reported missing February 18. Crime | 15 hours ago 5 digital benefits of a CA subscription You can play a vital role in supporting local journalism that you and your community can trust. News Why some in Memphis’ Sikh community see interfaith dialogue as a matter of ‘oneness’ Members of Memphis' Sikh community have begun meeting with people of other religions, hoping to share more about the Sikh faith to foster understanding and unity. News | 3 days ago CLOSE Richard Shaw talks Youth Villages Soup Sunday Richard Shaw, chief development officer for Youth Villages, talks about the organization's Soup Sunday event. 14 hours ago U of M alum, singer on cruise ship, tested positive for coronavirus In a Facebook post, Luke Hefner wrote that he is in Japan receiving treatment for "very mild" symptoms. News | 1 day ago FBI searches Memphis nursing school founded by state senator The Healthcare Institute, a Memphis for-profit college that provides nursing training, was founded by Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson. News | 1 day ago Dog rescued from meat processing plant in Memphis McGregor the dog needed a helping hand, so MAS officers suited up, and descended into a meat processing pit at a Memphis plant. Local | 2 days ago National Margarita Day: Tips to make one at home Just in time for National Margarita Day, Babalu beverage director Michelle Laverty shares her tips and tricks for making the perfect margarita. Dining | 2 days ago Grizzlies see how tough playoff road is loss to Lakers The Grizzlies stayed close with the Lakers but familiar issues have them 0-3 against them this season Grizzlies | 1 day ago Giannotto: Wiseman was failed by the adults around him James Wiseman's interview on ESPN Friday night only reinforced how badly he was failed by the adults surrounding him. Mark Giannotto | 1 day ago View All Photos Photos: DeSoto Central High School through the years 2 days ago 2 fugitives questioned in search for missing toddler Evelyn Boswell Evelyn Boswell, a toddler, went missing from Sullivan County, Tennessee, in mid-December but wasn't reported missing until last week. Crime & Courts | 1 day ago Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Game time, TV info Will the Grizzlies fall into the trap of a full weekend off in Los Angeles? Grizzlies | 41 sec ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Capitol Notebook: Ex-lawmaker joins lobbyist club The latest politics news from the USA TODAY Network - Tennessee Politics | 48 sec ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search CLOSE Taylor Jenkins on how Grizzlies will adjust after injury to Jaren Jackson Jr. Taylor Jenkins on possible lineup changes and relying on his depth after Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss two weeks due to injury 12 hours ago CLOSE Grizzlies’ Jackson on staying upbeat with knee injury Jaren Jackson Jr. will be out at least two weeks following a sprained left knee 12 hours ago Jaren Jackson Jr. out at least two weeks for left knee sprain Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered the injury in Friday's loss to Lakers and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. 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