How do Memphians feel about raising taxes? Poll offers clues
A late 2023 poll indicates how voters felt about a tax increase as perception of crime worsened and the city geared up for a municipal-election season.
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April 2024
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Keep the power on or keep it green? The paradox of tree trimming
Foliage has historically caused about 40% of power outages in Memphis, but thick canopies shelter residents from the sun and harsh winds, meaning tree trimming is a balancing act for MLGW.
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New Eats: JEM serves eclectic food, warm vibes in Edge District
“Eclectic” is an overused term, but it’s a good word for when hamachi crudo, chicken liver pate, spinach dip and a double cheeseburger all appear on the same menu.
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FedEx will lose about $2B in business when postal contract expires
Last fall, a FedEx official told supervisory-level pilots that he expected losing the postal contract would eliminate half the company’s daytime flying hours. That means FedEx could have 200 to 300 excess pilots by October.
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Brother and sister team come out of ‘Shadow’ with new tequila
Siblings Teddy and Tiara Jasper, who grew up in Frayser, are bringing their successful tequila line back to their hometown.
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Memphis playwright pours herself into project honoring literary hero
For two decades, Ann Perry Wallace collected stories of pluck and moxie about her hero. Stringing them together and performing all herself, she tells the life of Zora Neale Hurston, author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”
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Political Roundup: Marquita Bradshaw’s back; so are Whitehaven Republicans
Marquita Bradshaw is running again statewide after a surprising Democratic primary victory four years ago in her first Senate race. Meanwhile, Whitehaven has a new Republican organization.
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New quarterback, same ol’ bad fortune for the Showboats
With usual starting quarterback Case Cookus hurting, Coach John DeFilippo had Troy Williams step in. But the Showboats still lost to the Michigan Panthers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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What to know: Kroger security guard’s murder trial to start
The trial for former contract security guard Gregory Livingston — who is accused of fatally shooting Alvin Motley after an altercation at an East Memphis gas station — is scheduled to begin Monday, April 29. Here’s some background on the case.
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Grizzlies Insider: Draft workouts start and other Memphis offseason notes
April 27 is the final day for college players and international early entrants to put their name in the NBA draft-player pool, meaning the Grizzlies will soon begin working out prospects of interest.
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Showboats look to fix second-half woes, end losing streak
The Memphis Showboats have been outscored in the final two quarters of every game played this season by a combined margin of 45 points.
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Vietnamese pop-up goes from one-off to two permanent locations
Mochi and Mi is opening in Southaven in May, but it’s already serving bahn mi sandwiches, vermicelli bowls and — of course — mochi donuts in Memphis.
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What Mike Miller said about adding new client Ja Morant
Mike Miller believes Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will show the world he’s a top five NBA player, the former Grizz-turned-NBA agent said in the wake of Morant hiring Miller and his agency to represent him.
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Playhouse resurrects a forgotten Broadway musical
The Tony-winning musical “Your Arms Too Short to Box with God” hasn’t been officially produced since 1982 but will return to the stage in Memphis.
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Waste Pro takes over Southaven sanitation services May 1
With the change, Southaven residents will begin paying $17.64 for sanitation services, compared to the $12 a month they paid with Waste Connections. Some will also see their collection dates shift.
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Bailey: If Buc-ee’s is coming, I guess I’ll have to get in line
The first Buc-ee’s in West Tennessee could be headed to the Gallaway exit of Interstate 40, close enough to make a run for some brisket, jerky and sparkling restrooms.
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Tennessee Legislature to remove two local judgeships
The bill to remove two Shelby County judgeships was faced with opposition after the removal of the Division 9 seat, formerly held by Melissa Boyd.
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The Early Word: Morant, Miller ink a deal; Mapco rises from Hop-in’s ashes
General Assembly ends for the year, Kevin Ritz gets grilled and BluffCakes is closing (but you can still order giant cookies).
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Buckley: Rejoice Memphians. Buc-ee’s, the happiest place on Earth, is coming close to the city
The most-awesome gas station and rest stop chain in America will soon be opening a location in Fayette County, and Memphians who haven’t been there don’t know what they are missing.
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Food Files: BluffCakes’ owner says closure is reinvention, not goodbye
Plus, Casarap is closing, and the Starbucks in Millington is remodeling.
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New Brookhaven restaurant approved, gas station on Poplar returning
The undisclosed restaurant will have more than 2,700 square feet of indoor space.
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New FACS coach Shelvie Rose embraces high expectations
The state champion in 2023 at Overton is betting on himself at his destination job.
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Buckley: Veatch accomplished much at Memphis. Who takes Tigers to next level?
“Whoever succeeds Laird Veatch as the Memphis Tigers athletic director will be handed a silver platter full of gifts realized under his watch.”
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As Blake Watson awaits NFL Draft call, Tigers running backs move forward
“Blake Watson is an NFL running back,” Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield said as the 2024 draft approaches. With Watson gone, South Carolina transfer Mario Anderson and others line up to replace him.
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Suburban schools push back on arming teachers
School leaders respond to a bill that could allow Tennessee teachers to carry guns on campus.
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