The Early Word: City may ban assault weapons; car break-ins plague diners
Highland Street shooter is charged, Germantown says no to Waffle House and Dillon Brooks gets the boot.
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May 2023
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Prep notes: With title already in hand, Collierville prepares for arch-rival
Dragons have secured the top seed in the district soccer tournament, but that all goes out the window when Houston visits for Wednesday’s regular-season finale.
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‘We’ve got to stand up:’ Witness recounts one of two Sunday shootings at Memphis businesses
A shooting on Beale Street at 3:15 p.m. Sunday resulted in the injuries of two people, and a shooting at Huey’s Restaurant at 7:13 p.m. in East Memphis between a car break-in suspect and an off-duty officer resulted in the suspect being critically injured.
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Miles away, years apart: When geography impacts destiny, everything plays a part
The almost 20-year difference between estimated life expectancies across Shelby County is a product of differences in food, education, crime rates and access to all sorts of resources.
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Topgolf poised for success, commercial real estate investor says
Topgolf is bringing more dwellings south of Germantown. One real estate investor believes the entertainment venue picked a location that will drive its success.
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The Early Word: Beale, Huey’s shootings lead to crime fears; traffic stop leads to reform calls
The five-year mayoral residency rule is in effect, FedEx plans to furlough workers and Penny Schwinn steps down.
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Five proposed state laws on sentencing delayed or defeated
Among those were two bills introducing blended sentencing for juveniles, two bills creating harsher sentences for adults and one making it easier to transfer kids to adult court.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis shows appreciation for Xavier Tillman Sr.
“I’m extremely proud,” Tillman said Sunday. “I feel like I showed myself that I can be resilient through any situation.”
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Hopes for Parkview restoration high, but details few
The massive job to refurbish the century-old structure next to Overton Park is on the drawing board, but there is no concrete plan for when the work will start or finish.
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Strickland wants to dip into sales tax funds for police and firefighter raises
The move is the latest in Strickland’s push to boost Memphis police numbers.
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April 2023
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Calkins: At long last, Grizzlies aim to talk less, win more.
Grizzlies executive vice president Zach Kleiman said Sunday the team will have a “different approach” next season. The new approach seems to involve less talking and less youth. And, maybe, more wins?
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Coaching for Literacy uses sports to promote reading
The nonprofit organization that uses sports to raise awareness and financial support for childhood literacy celebrated a successful 2022-23 season with a gala.
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How the historic Sterick Building could be reborn
In the 1920s, the Napoleon Hill mansion was razed to make way for the skyscraper. But the land itself would be passed down through the decades to the descendants of the original family.
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Calkins: Lakers teach a humiliating lesson. Now, will the Grizzlies learn?
The Los Angeles Lakers humiliated Memphis Friday to win their playoff series, 4-2. It could turn out to be a “pivotal” moment for the Grizzlies. But only if they treat it as such.
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Martin: What should Memphis do with Mikey Williams? Four coaches weigh in
The Daily Memphian asked four college basketball coaches (three assistants and one head coach) what Memphis should do about Mikey Williams and granted them each anonymity so that they would speak freely.
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Tigers Talk: Upadhyaya, Martin on Mikey Williams’ future with Memphis, Jaden Bradley and more
Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin weigh in on Mikey Williams’ legal situation and what that means for Memphis, Malcolm Dandridge’s possible return and Alabama transfer Jaden Bradley.
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Memphis’ mayoral residency issue is confusing. Here are the key takeaways.
The City of Memphis’ five-year residency requirement for elected officials goes back to 1905. So why is it up for debate now? And when will we know who is eligible to run for Memphis’ next mayor?
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The Early Word: Superintendent finalist wants back in; plus, mayoral residency 101
DOJ sues state over trans youth care ban, the airport taps a new CEO and we remember Jack Parnell (and his voice).
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Conaway: $787.5 million worth of lies, give or take
“Lies are fluid, based on fiction rather than fact, floating on a septic sea of deception, changing course to suit the lie, navigating an ever-false course, seeking an ever-false destination.”
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Review: Restaurant Iris isn’t brand new — except it is
Iris 2008 and Iris 2023 are just not the same thing, maybe not even kissin’ cousins. It’s been 15 years and many changes, and what happened when Iris moved to Laurelwood is precisely what should have happened: It’s become a new restaurant.
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Talented athletes, culture of cooperation keep Central track in front of the pack
Warriors have some of Tennessee’s best athletes — Jordan Ware and Zavien Wolfe in particular — but the program’s success is a byproduct of considerable investment from all involved.
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Quindell Johnson seeks to extend the Tigers’ draft streak to a decade
The University of Memphis has had at least one player taken in the NFL Draft for the last nine years. Former Tigers safety Quindell Johnson hopes to keep the streak alive.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis players tell Taylor Jenkins ‘keep challenging us’
Now comes the most difficult challenge: Winning on the road, where Memphis is 16-27 this season.
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Calkins: Desmond Bane says the Grizz are ‘going to be back’ for Game 7. Who are we to doubt?
Desmond Bane said the Grizzlies would win Game 5. Now he says they’re coming back to Memphis for Game 7. After watching Bane and the Grizzlies smash the Lakers Wednesday, 116-99, maybe it’s time to trust the man.
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The Early Word: Grizz stay alive in game five; new eats in Silo Square
FedEx is closing pilot bases, Ya Ya returns to China and pizza is coming to Orleans Station.
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