Herrington: Grizz-Thunder was a bitter reminder, and a hopeful preview
Grizzlies vs. Thunder wasn’t the playoff-race battle once expected. Instead, it was a tantalizing preview of coming attractions, with potential lessons for Memphis’ future.
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March 2024
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Former mariachi musician finds rhythm of restaurants
Abraham Valenzuela got his start in the food business playing mariachi music in local restaurants. Now, he owns two restaurants in Olive Branch, one in Memphis and another on the way to Germantown.
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Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya’s newest AP Top 25 ballot
How did Upadhyaya’s Top 25 compare to the way the NCAA Tournament selection committee seeded teams for the Big Dance?
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Security breach could impact some patients treated at Regional One
Information stored on an affected server included the personal health information of patients who received OB-GYN services from UTHSC residents at Regional One Health over a nine-year period.
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Contentious North Memphis tree upcycling project scrapped
Memphis Urban Wood planned to turn a vacant 10-acre property on North Watkins Street into a facility that transforms wood waste into lumber and wood compost.
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Buckley: Liberty Stadium renovation really is happening. What a time to party.
With renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium about to begin in May, the Memphis Tigers have reason to celebrate. And they will soon have a new party plaza where they can do it.
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Grizzlies Insider: The annual Grizzlies-centric March Madness preview
Six Memphis Grizzlies have their college team playing in the NCAA Tournament this week.
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The Early Word: Tigers won’t go to NIT, but the Big Dance is coming here
A judge tests positive for drugs, questions remain around DeSoto County Jane Doe’s death and Black-owned eateries offer dining deals this week.
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Mississippi State’s DJ Jeffries may show Penny Hardaway’s next move should be the middle ground
Former Tiger and Olive Branch wing DJ Jeffries is likely headed to the NCAA Tournament with Mississippi State. Can the Bulldogs be a blueprint for building a roster at Memphis?
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Calkins: Memphis basketball was left out of Selection Sunday. It better not happen again.
“Memphis basketball was left out again on Selection Sunday. It better not happen next year. Not if Memphis basketball is going to continue to be a dominant force in this city — or if Penny Hardaway is going to continue as the head coach.”
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Bailey: Someone mentioned Publix and the area is all aflutter
Again, someone mentions Publix thinking about Shelby County and the excitement begins before anything solid is announced.
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The Early Word: Tigers are out, and Judge Melissa Boyd may be, too
Senate passes ban on traffic stop bans, Belltower Coffee is opening a third spot and something big is coming to Huey’s in East Memphis.
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Conaway: In the end, there’s honey
All across Memphis, like the hives of Thistle & Bee, people are hard at work to bring fellow Memphians back from the ravages of poverty, abuse, neglect and the companions of those conditions — crime, addiction and exploitation.
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Food Files: Belltower opens doors; Huey’s closes — temporarily
Plus, Rendezvous will have special hours for March Madness.
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Grizzlies Insider: Bane’s return, Morant’s assist and Goodwin’s tooth
Desmond Bane has been updated on the Memphis Grizzlies’ injury report, Marcus Smart is mentoring Jordan Goodwin and Luke Kennard has new Nike Ja 1 sneakers.
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Buckley: A rough season for Penny Hardaway. Personally. Professionally.
Trying times at home and an early exit from the AAC Tournament leaves Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway hurting.
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Operations postponed due to lack of anesthesiologists at Methodist
Five of the 14 operating rooms at Germantown Methodist are closed due to the shortage of anesthesia care.
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Mississippi Senate passes early voting bill
The Senate bill was sent to the Mississippi House for consideration, would replace the state’s in-person absentee voting system and open early voting to anyone who is registered, regardless of whether or not they meet absentee requirements.
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New I-55 bridge construction could last through 2030
While I-55 bridge repairs are underway, the Tennessee and Arkansas departments of transportation are waiting to hear how much the federal government will contribute to the cost of replacing the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge.
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Bartlett appoints YMCA advisory board
With the YMCA on the verge of taking over operation of the Bartlett Recreation Center, the suburb has appointed an oversight board to make sure things go smoothly.
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The Early Word: New school costs rise, and Overton Park preps new trails
Steve Cohen’s garage burns down, SmokeSlam selects barbecue teams and a fancy new hotel is coming to 100 N. Main.
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Local business contest adds 5 permanent tenants at Collierville mall
The winning businesses were given marketing help, a stipend to decorate their space plus three months of free rent.
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New Frayser high school overview
Latest cost estimates for the proposed Frayser area high school
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From MLK Prep to Trezevant and back again
While the new Frayser high school is being built on the current site of MLK Prep, those students will have to attend another school. Then, once the new school is built, Trezevant High School will close.
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New Cordova high school overview
Cost estimates for the new high school proposed for the Cordova area.
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