Strickland: USFL can boost Memphis’ bid for state money
Memphis Tourism’s Kevin Kane sees the Showboats as a vessel for positive exposure showcasing the city, which is seeking funding for its $684 million sports venue enhancement plan.
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November 2022
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Chickasaw Oaks store keeps your gifts under wraps
Last Christmas, in a mountain of boxes, wrapping paper and ribbon, the on-site gift-wrapper at Saddle Creek had an epiphany.
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Love It, Like It or Hate It: Reviewing Memphis’ season-opening win over Vanderbilt
“For those guys to come into this environment,” Tigers head basketball coach Penny Hardaway said, “and come in here and fight, man, that’s Big Memphis all the way right there. That’s love. That’s representing the city at the highest level.”
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Here’s the best starting lineup for Penny Hardaway
John Martin: “He didn’t ask me, but here’s the starting five I would roll with against VCU.”
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MSCS: Germantown offers $5 million for namesake schools
Negotiations are underway related to the Germantown namesake schools, but it’s unclear if an agreement will be reached prior to deadline.
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Showboats don’t come free to Memphis
But the city’s financial commitment for the expansion USFL franchise appears to be minimal in the first year of what Mayor Jim Strickland hopes extends to a three-year contract.
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What will local law enforcement agencies use if Twitter fails?
The Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation all rely on Twitter to get information out to the public.
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City waiting for FedExForum price tag
Memphis leaders haven’t publicly disclosed how the proposed sports venues enhancement funding would be allocated between the FedExForum, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, AutoZone Park and a proposed new soccer stadium. But it’s clear that the Forum and former Liberty Bowl are the top priorities.
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‘Memphis made me a man:’ Tiger football seniors say goodbye
As they head into their final home game on Saturday, Nov. 19, Quindell Johnson and Asa Martin prepare their goodbyes to Memphis.
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The Early Word: Strikers close Starbucks (and a latte coffee news)
The alleged mastermind in Young Dolph’s slaying pleads not guilty, 901 FC’s coach quits and the Tigers ask boosters to pay up.
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‘He just struck a gold mine:’ Hardaway’s peers weigh in on his recruiting class
The Daily Memphian asked three college basketball coaches about Hardaway’s recruiting, granting them each anonymity to get their unvarnished thoughts.
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Conaway: We have models; what will we be?
“These are the women who raised my generation — the boomers — and taught, supported and sustained us — and amazingly have received only history’s condescending pat on the head for the effort.”
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Grizzlies Insider: A reason for optimism in Memphis’ 3-point defense
“The biggest takeaway from the last two games for us is the 3-point line,” Danny Green said. “We haven’t guarded it as well as we should have, but also teams have just been shooting it well. It’s a combination of both.”
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Blue Suede Vintage offers eco conscious clothing
The store gives Casey O’Rourke space to hang decades of her fashion finds — from 1930s to early 2000s — and a place that will be ground zero for her gospel of reuse over support of the fast-fashion industry, which is responsible, by some counts, for up to 10% of global carbon emissions.
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The Early Word: Carrefour sets ‘The Standard'; Arcade’s Harry Zepatos left a legacy
Developers release a timeline for 100 N. Main project, Penny Hardaway recruits his son and Silky O’Sullivan’s has new owners.
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Carrefour redevelopment returns to Germantown with new plan, new name
The new plan for the property adds 40 luxury condos and also encompasses more of the original site.
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Sanford: Renaming VA Medical Center for Luke Weathers appropriate honor
“And there is no Memphian, past or present, more deserving of the recognition. Weathers’ story is one of resilience, courage, perseverance and heroism.”
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Memphis retail market booms despite challenges
Building permits, which traditionally take a week to process, are taking nearly a month now, causing delays in leasing and development in the retail market.
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Calkins: They didn’t grow up in Memphis. They sure made it better.
Andy Branham, Bob Leopold and Dr. Van Snider didn’t grow up in the city. But they rolled up their sleeves and got to work when they arrived. Three men who made Memphis a better, more hopeful place.
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Table Talk: Talking turkey, tequila trucks and Whataburger winners
Thanksgiving is almost upon us and before we get to eating, we’ve got to get to cooking — or ordering. We’re ready to help.
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Calkins: Why have the Showboats returned to Memphis? Answer: Fred Smith.
Why are the Showboats returning to Memphis? The answer involves Fred Smith. And even if the team doesn’t flourish, its existence can only help the city. Here’s why.
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Buckley: What to know about the new Memphis Showboats
A question-and-answer primer explains the expansion USFL franchise planning to play at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium starting in 2023.
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Calkins: The Tigers lost to Saint Louis. And you know what? It’s fine.
The Memphis Tigers gave up a whopping 90 points in losing to Saint Louis Tuesday night. Is that something to worry about? Not yet, certainly. This team is going to be fine.
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The Early Word: Showboats are back; plus, Tom Lee news you otter know
The Mississippi River is on the rise, GloRilla is nominated for a Grammy and giant animals have landed in Tom Lee Park.
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Inked: YogaSix to open Downtown; Sephora coming to Cordova
YogaSix plans to open at 372 S. Main St. next year, and Sephora is headed to the Kohl’s at 2335 N. Germantown Parkway in Cordova.
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