Becoming Ja: For Morant, Dalzell, S.C., is everything
“Everybody who knows me knows that I’m always going to mention where I’m from with everything that I do, because everything that I do is for the place that I’m from.”
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February 2022
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With deadline nearing, some candidates struggle to get signatures
The deadline to get on the ballot is noon, Thursday, Feb. 17, and there were a lot of political moves up to the 24-hour mark for candidates to file their qualifying petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission.
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How Jermaine Johnson helped Memphis fix its ‘22’ full-court press
Johnson’s return to the staff is paying off in a big way for the Tigers’ defense.
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Table Talk: Wednesday is corn dog day at Sweet Grass
Sweet Grass makes Wednesdays fun with corn dogs and half-price bottles of wine, Beale Street Brewing’s new beer and catching up with Gus’s Wendy McCrory.
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Calkins: By any name, this Memphis Tigers winning streak is sweet
So what if the ESPN crew couldn’t actually pronounce the names of Memphis players Tuesday night? If the Tigers keep playing like this, they’ll be headed to (say it with me, ESPN!) the NCAA Tournament.
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The Early Word: MLGW board terms expired; Memphis basketball is inspired
The airport lands a huge renovation project, state lawmakers focus on helping Memphis (but only Memphis) and insider insight into Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
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The Early Word: Voting ban, ice storm post-mortem, and barbecue chocolates
Collierville appoints its first Black director, the Memphis Tigers battle the Cincinnati Bearcats, and towing companies may be forced to accept credit cards and Venmo.
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Scouting report: Memphis, Cincinnati trending in opposite directions
The Tigers have won five in a row; the Bearcats just lost to an 8-15 Tulsa team.
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Herrington: In a basketball climate of broken promises, Grizzlies have delivered
Amid teams in turmoil with ill-fitting personalities, the Grizzlies have been a refreshing example of fun.
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Scouting report: Hardaway expects Cincinnati rematch to be grimy, physical
The Bearcats have won four of their past five since losing to Memphis and have risen to No. 68 in the latest NCAA Net Rankings.
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Gus’s no overnight success, but owner Wendy McCrory’s a bit of a sensation
Wendy McCrory was 25 years old when she bought her Gus’s franchise; 22 years later, she has 34 across the country and she’s not slowing down.
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The Early Word: A proposal for MLGW, JSU comes back, love and basketball
We’re seeing a “bare market” at area grocery stores, a former Shelby County Health Department staffer is suing and Tom Lee will be surrounding by heroes.
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The Kent to open in Uptown, first project of Snuff District redevelopment
The long-vacant, 30,000-square-foot building at 61 Keel Ave. is set to open its doors again as an event venue.
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Calkins: Memphis gets ‘humongous’ win the program deserved
The Memphis Tigers ended Houston’s 37-game home winning streak. It was a win they desperately needed. And that everyone connected with the program — coaches, players and fans — richly deserved.
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Having tasted postseason, 901 FC has to reset for another go
New faces join an established returning core as city’s USL Championship team begins preparations for its fourth season.
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Inked: A planned mixed-use community in Binghampton; an Amazon facility in North Memphis
Encompassing 15 acres near the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on Walnut Grove Road, the Maslow Shared Community would include a school, mixed-income housing, health and wellness facilities and workforce development opportunities.
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Scouting report: Tigers treating matchup with Houston as ‘game of the year’
The Tigers are taking Saturday’s game against one of the best teams in the country personally.
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Conaway: Stormy weather, thousands of miles away, but never far from home
After a harrowing flight to Minnesota, a young adman learns three important lessons, one of which is you’re never very far from Memphis.
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The Early Word: What could expedite MLGW repairs; Grizzlies choose their guys
A Memphis attorney’s federal appointment moves forward despite Blackburn, a baker plans to open on Union Avenue and even the number of COVID-19 briefings are decreasing.
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Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Cherry has 20-20 vision for top-ranked Trojans
Junior standout leads the way in a pair of region victories.
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Grizzlies Insider: Remembering the 3-point contest that almost went to Memphis
Grizzlies guard Wesley Person almost won the 3-point contest in 2003, but a re-do gave Peja Stojakovic his second crown.
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The Early Word: Storm survival stories; Tigers on a wave of wins
Seven local baristas make national news, we get an open-air tour of Liberty Park and we now know exactly which company is locating just north of Nike near Frayser.
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Calkins: Better ingredients, better Tigers. Why Memphis can still get this done.
Why should Memphis fans believe the Tigers can win two of their next three games against Houston, Cincinnati and SMU? Well, they have Jalen Duren for starters. Ask Tulane how hard it is to stop that guy.
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January home sales down 13% from last year
“It’s competitive when making an offer, especially with inventory running a little low,” MAAR president Bill Stewart said in a statement.
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Why did Downtown Loews hotel deal collapse?
“The pandemic put challenges on the hotel market and the lending market, making the economics of our proposed transaction remarkably difficult.”
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