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Wynne native competing in ‘Top Host’ contest
WYNNE — A Wynne native is competing in the “Top Host” contest sponsored by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Hana Settles is currently first in her group in the Top 15 voting round, which ends Thursday. Settles is the daughter of former Cross County football coach Steve Williams and longtime Wynne teacher Joni Williams.
The Commercial Appeal
First Watch plans to open new restaurant in Memphis
This story has been updated with additional information from First Watch. First Watch plans to open a second restaurant in the Memphis area. A permit filing with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development shows plans for the restaurant chain to open a new location in the Wolfchase area at 8101 Giacosa Place, previously home to On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina . Expected to open in summer 2027, the new restaurant will be approximately 6,600 square feet and will feature a bar, more than 200 seats and a locally inspired mural, according to First Watch. WHERE TO EAT IN MEMPHIS?: 5 surprising dining spots you may have missed The Wolfchase restaurant's opening will create about 30 jobs, with hiring for a new restaurant typically starting about one month before opening, First Watch said. According to the permit filing dated Oct. 15, the project is estimated to cost $1 million. First Watch opened its first Memphis-area location at 7810 Poplar Ave. in Germantown on Sept. 22, 2025. The Bradenton, Florida-based First Watch is known as a daytime dining concept, serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch. Popular items include avocado toast, lemon ricotta pancakes and the "Million
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Lenny’s Day Returns Wednesday, October 21
Lennys Grill & Subs celebrates 28 years with $2.99 sandwiches. MEMPHIS, TN / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2026 / Lennys Grill & Subs, your favorite neighborhood sub shop, is celebrating 28 years with the return of Lenny’s Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21. As part of Lenny’s Day, guests can get any 7.5″ sandwich for just $2.99 with the purchase of a drink at all Lenny’s locations nationwide. To find your neighborhood Lenny’s, visit Lennys.com/locations.
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Two Arkansas lottery players win combined $170,000 in recent Powerball and Mega Millions drawings
Springdale, Arkansas – Two Arkansas lottery players are celebrating a successful weekend after winning a combined $170,000 in prizes from recent Powerball and Mega Millions drawings. According to lottery officials, a Powerball ticket purchased in Portia won $150,000 in the October 17 drawing, while a Mega Millions ticket sold...
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Wynne Rotary plans chili cook-off Oct. 30
WYNNE — The Wynne Rotary Club will hold a chili cook-off Friday, Oct. 30. The event will be held at the Wynne Church of Christ. Chili entries must be checked in by 5:30 p.m., with judging beginning at 6 p.m. There is a $25 entry fee for the cook-off....
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The Commercial Appeal
These Memphis restaurants earned perfect health scores in September
The Tennessee Department of Health conducts hundreds of routine health inspections of food-service establishments, hotels, tattoo parlors and more in Shelby County every month. The vast majority of restaurants inspected score 90 and above, with 45 restaurants, bars and food trucks receiving a perfect score of 100 in September. Full inspection reports for Shelby County restaurants can be found on the website of the Tennessee Department of Health . From fine dining like Felicia Suzanne's to local favorites like Staks Kitchen and popular national restaurant chains, such as Chili's, these recognizable restaurants earned a perfect heath score of 100 in September: Felicia Suzanne's TacoNGanas #9 TacoNGanas #6 Staks Kitchen Papa John's Austin Peay Highway Guthrie's Elvis Presley Blvd. Taco Bell Covington Pike Wendy's Frayser Blvd Delicious Queen Baron's Speakeasy Taqueria Y Pupuseria Ellizabeth Beale Sweets Sugar Shack Chick-fil-A Madison Ave. Wolf River Brisket Company Chili's Cordova Willie B's Smokehouse Bond's Kountry Kitchen More great food: 12 new Memphis restaurants about to shake up the dining scene These food trucks also received perfect 100 scores: Mean Wingz & Thingz Ask what's on the menu Baja Grill Dainty Morsels Sabor Chapin Grandeza Dorada Chile Verde Trompo Loco Memphis Crawfish Company Mi Tuxtepec
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Powerball Ticket Worth $150,000 Sold in Portia
PORTIA, Ark. — A Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was sold at a Portia convenience store for Saturday’s drawing and remained unclaimed as of Monday, according to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The ticket was purchased at Jordan’s Kwik Stop 50, 2917 Highway 63, for the Oct. 17 drawing.
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JRN Pets of the Week: Froth and Jed
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Finding a new best friend often starts right in our own backyard, and bringing a rescue pet into your home brings unmatched reward. Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.
Memphis Flyer
Lou’s Lounge to Open November 5th
Get ready for Lou’s Lounge, an event center slated to open November 5th at 80 East G.E. Patterson Avenue. Kevin Helms, owner of KH 525 LLC and KH Executive Security Consultants LLC, is the owner of Lou’s Lounge as well as Lou’s Podcast (Speakeasy), which will open October 20th. He also owns Lou’s Patio, which he plans to open October 20th, at 525 South Main Street.
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Powhatan Historic State Park Ghost Walk
(POWHATAN, Ark.) – Powhatan Historic State Park will host its “Ghost Walk” programs Saturday October 24. Programs begin at 6:00p.m. at the 1888 Courthouse and run every 30 min until 8:30p.m. Participants will visit historic buildings, hearing the many ghost stories, folk tales, and legends about the...
WREG
Happy Mexican on Winchester closed by Health Department
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Happy Mexican restaurant on Winchester has been closed by a Health Department order, according to signs posted on the front doors. A notice from the Shelby County Health Department states the building must not be occupied Wednesday due to “multiple health violations.” Another handwritten note states “Temporarily closed until further notice!” A […]
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Jonesboro Veterans Day Parade seeks participants for America's 250th anniversary
The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation is calling on local businesses and organizations to take part in Jonesboro’s annual Veterans Day Parade, which will also celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The parade is set for Saturday, November 14, in downtown Jonesboro, beginning at 10 a.m. Participants should check in...
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Chalk Art and Local Music Take Center Stage at Batesville’s 10th Artoberfest
Downtown Main Street in Batesville will transform into a vibrant canvas of sound and color as local painters, sculptors, and musicians gather for the 10th annual Artoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 17. Hosted by the Batesville Area Arts Council, the free community arts and music festival runs from 10 a.m. to...
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West End Neighborhood Association to Host Annual ‘Treasure Hunt’ Charity Rummage Sale
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Residents looking for unique finds and local bargains will have the chance to shop for a cause this month at the Annual “Treasure Hunt in the West End” Charity Rummage Sale. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct....