Recent public-news developments around this place, gathered from public sources.
The Memphis Safe Task Force, led by U.S. marshals, is marking its one-year anniversary in the city. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller said the federal operation has no set timeline to end, with over 300 agents currently in Memphis. Residents should expect the federal presence to continue, since no end date has been announced.
The Daily Memphian · Sep 29, 2026Shelby County Assessor Javier Bailey warned that the county's tax base is shrinking. He said government costs are rising with expensive projects while revenue falls from commercial properties and hotel stays. The assessor said the shrinking tax base could affect county residents as costs continue to rise.
The Daily Memphian · Sep 29, 2026Officials at Briarcrest Christian School released a statement reaffirming the school's commitment to the TSSAA. CBHS and MUS will play football as independents in the 2027 and 2028 seasons. Families and fans of these schools will see both teams compete as independents for two seasons.
The Daily Memphian · Sep 29, 2026The Southern Foodways Alliance will honor BJ Chester-Tamayo, owner of Alcenia's, at its 2026 annual symposium in Memphis. It is the third time in nearly 30 years the symposium has met outside Oxford, Mississippi. The event puts a Memphis restaurant owner in the spotlight at a gathering usually held elsewhere.
The Daily Memphian · Sep 29, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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The Memphis Grizzlies started training camp with better health and a new plan, which is hoped to build a better foundation. Drew Hill covers the team and has experience writing about college athletics throughout the South before coming to Memphis.
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Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes stated that he feels more comfortable in the offense compared to when the season began. This comment was made as the Tigers are a third of the way through their schedule. The article also mentions coverage details for the Memphis Tigers by Frank Bonner II.
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Memphis University School and Christian Brothers High School are leaving the TSSAA Division II football schedule next season. Both schools plan to go "independent," scheduling their own 10-game regular season culminating in a bowl game. This move comes as Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) influences high school sports.
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Memphis University School and Christian Brothers High School are leaving the TSSAA Division II football schedule next season. Both schools plan to go "independent," scheduling their own 10-game regular season culminating in a bowl game. This move comes as Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) influences high school sports.
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Officials from Briarcrest Christian School released a statement reaffirming the school's commitment to the TSSAA. Additionally, CBHS and MUS will play as football independents in 2027 and 2028. The article also mentions other local high school sports news developments.
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Christian Brothers University is taking an important step toward joining the NAIA’s Mid-South Conference. This move is in preparation for the 2027-28 athletic season. The article notes this development regarding the university's athletics program.
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The Daily Memphian is recognizing a high school football player of the week, with readers able to vote for their favorite. Standouts from Brighton, Center Hill, Collierville, Fayette Academy, and Whitehaven are up for consideration. Voting ends on Thursday, Oct. 1.
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Ty Jerome noted his positive impressions of the Grizzlies rookie, Cameron Boozer, despite being unfamiliar with his high school state championships. Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner who has covered college athletics throughout the South before coming to Memphis.
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Mexican player Karim López arrived at the Memphis Grizzlies Media Day stating he is fully recovered and ready for his first NBA season. He spoke about his physical condition following a summer injury that limited his Summer League play. López invited the Hispanic community to support him and the team.
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