Art Gilliam’s WLOK radio stations still stand for activism
Gilliam’s influence allowed many Black voices to be heard through WLOK.
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February 2023
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Olive Branch’s ‘antiquated’ schools need plan, mayor says
The mayor and Board of Aldermen made its request last year and reiterated it again this month after DeSoto County Schools asked Olive Branch to approve putting classroom trailers at Career Tech East.
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County leaders consider potential hip-hop museum
The museum project is still in early stages, but County Commissioners have already provided feedback.
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As hip-hop turns 50, where does Memphis fit into its future?
One of the hottest performers in hip-hop right now is from Memphis. And with local business leaders promising more investment into music, could Memphis become an entertainment industry city? Moreover, should it?
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Conaway: Why does Memphis try so hard to be Philadelphia?
We’re showing all the originality of a bad band covering somebody else’s song, and not even a Memphis song at that.
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Calkins: Tigers win ‘by any means’ necessary
The Memphis Tigers are battered, weary — and now they’re missing a key player who broke his hand punching a door. So how do they keep winning games? By any means necessary. On a Memphis team that richly deserves a trip to the NCAAs.
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The Early Word: Trans youth care ban moves ahead; Tigers win a close one
FedEx pilots are closer to a strike, Grizzlies lose in the final minute and Ikea has meal deals for days.
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Health care groups and big political donors silent on trans youth bill
None of the health care-related organizations that contribute the most heavily to Tennessee politicians is publicly opposing legislation that bans transgender health care for youth despite support for that care from leading medical associations.
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The Early Word: More Tyre Nichols video may be coming; JJJ’s pants are nothing but net
Former SCORPION supervisor has a troubled past, Music Fest will be smaller and we remember Geoffrey Redd.
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What to look for in Memphis’ road game against Wichita State
Memphis, which is No. 40 in the NET rankings and No. 37 in KenPom, can’t afford to slip up to Wichita State if it hopes to stay on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble.
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Grizzlies Insider: Examining two national television narratives
The Grizzlies are 5-7 in nationally televised games this season. Seven of their next 10 games will be played on TNT or ESPN.
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Martin: No doubt that Penny Hardaway is the guy for Memphis
Overall, Hardaway — the favorite son of Memphis and program legend — is doing a solid job as the coach at Memphis.
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The Early Word: Tyre Nichols lawsuit looms; Wanda Halbert gets an adviser
Shelby County will study reparations, critics bash new third-grade retention law and Chick-fil-A wants to bend the rules.
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Sanford: Deadly violence by an out-of-towner only adds to our city’s woes
“Let’s pay tribute to one of the good ones who, by losing his life, reminded us again how dangerous policing can be.”
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Tyre Nichols’ death could cost Memphis taxpayers millions
The expected civil lawsuit in the Tyre Nichols case means taxpayers could pay a significant sum.
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Bartlett’s Maggie Graham takes aim at local wrestling history
Former football lineman and jiu-jistu practitioner has sights set on a fourth state championship.
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Table Talk: New restaurant opening in former Rizzo’s space, and fish is back
A new restaurant is coming to South Main, and it was a sad week in the restaurant world.
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Parents, local leaders speak out against MSCS security staff using pepper spray
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has contended that allowing school security staff to use pepper spray against students to break up fights is generally safe, but some still don’t agree with the practice.
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Meet the Memphis man behind Jaren Jackson’s ‘net’ pants
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. made a stir at NBA All-Star Weekend with his Memphis designed fit.
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Hard seltzer sales lead to hard debate
Years after the wine in grocery stores battle was fought, a new battle is brewing — over spirit-based seltzers.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. talks vacation, All-Star outfits
“Bro, you have to level up each day, and every day I’ve killed every fit,” Jackson said. “And I don’t really be saying that out loud. This was the best I have ever dressed.”
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MLGW leaving TVA could save $49 million annually, consultant says
While there are real savings if MLGW buys power outside of TVA, according to EnerVision, it’s not a figure that will transform MLGW or the City of Memphis’ budget, but ratepayers would feel its impact.
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Calvary Episcopal’s preaching series turns 100 with a roster full of favorites
The Lenten Preaching Series celebrates its 100th birthday this year, starting Wednesday when Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham will be in the pulpit.
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The Early Word: Car crimes are on the rise; All-Stars get their game on
Whitehaven and Arkabutla experienced mass shootings, a Memphis Police officer is dead and the Tigers fell to Houston.
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Tennessee Republicans toy with the idea of shunning more federal money
House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Gov. Bill Lee say they don’t want to deal with the requirements that accompany federal funding for education and HIV prevention and Tennessee is in the financial shape to replace it.
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