Calkins: My genius, foolproof (and highly cynical) plan for hiring Larry Brown
Penny Hardaway is reportedly targeting Larry Brown for an assistant coaching job with the Memphis Tigers. Here’s how to do that without making things worse with the NCAA.
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June 2021
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Prep notes: Magnifico wants to change culture, build next generation in new spot
Former Memphis Tigers standout wants to make football fun again at St. Benedict.
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City and county budget paths get more interesting as fiscal year nears
The path of the two budget seasons and the use of federal funds to close financial gaps — plus other topics — are the focus of a reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”
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Braking the pumps: Planners advise against another Memphis gas station
Memphis already has six gas stations per 10,000 residents, 50% above the U.S. average. But the Department of Planning & Development cited even more reasons why a C-store with gas should not be built at Sam Cooper at Tillman.
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Mysterious Cossitt Library painting recalls blue period for landmark
The late 1950s or early 1960s painting of the Cossitt Library surfaced last month. It was set aside during a cleanup of the Downtown landmark, and the rediscovery marks a turn in fortune with a renovated Cossitt set to reopen in the fall.
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Why an offer from Memphis was so special to this 2023 point guard
London Johnson, out of Georgia, was blown away after receiving an offer from Penny Hardaway.
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Calkins: My highly controversial plan for the Grizzlies’ offseason
Here are the two things the Memphis Grizzlies absolutely have to do this offseason if they want to contend for an NBA title. I believe they’ll do both.
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70% in Shelby County immune; once that would have been herd immunity
With the more contagious U.K. variant, a safe point of herd immunity is now 80% or more.
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Tax assessor’s response disappoints Germantown flood victims
Germantown property owners whose houses were damaged by a 2019 flood say the Shelby County Assessor promised to meet with them to discuss how their homes’ values increased despite the destruction. But Melvin Burgess’ representatives say no such gathering will occur.
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County Commission contemplates definition of stable property tax rate
The Monday, June 7, session of the County Commission could mark the end of the 2021 budget season with a series of final votes on a $1.4 billion consolidated budget and a county property tax rate considered stable if it drops from the current $4.05 to $3.45.
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Germantown Charity Horse Show returns after pandemic
The horse show in Germantown is a treasured tradition for many generations. The 72nd show will take off Tuesday after a one year pause.
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How one former Tiger is taking 7-on-7 to help propel local players
Former Memphis DL Christian Johnson formed 901Phenom during the pandemic for high school players who had no teams.
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Set it and Forget it: Tax Rate, Budgets and Nonprofits
BLDG Memphis’ Deveney Perry and Stand for Children Tennessee’s Cardell Orrin join host Eric Barnes to discuss the budget priorities for 2021-22 budgets for the City of Memphis and Shelby County. In addition, guests talk about local economic issues the new budgets are and are not addressing.
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Opinion: A road trip from Memphis to Memphis
We haven’t been on the big road trip in two years — the one we used to take every year to visit family and friends. We haven’t seen our son-in-law in two years, our daughter in a year and a half. Our dogs haven’t seen their dogs. -
Memphis-area housing market hits ‘go-mode,’ sales rise 42%
The number of homes sold in Shelby, Tipton and Fayette counties last month rose 42% from May 2020. While prices continued rising, so did the number of homes on the market.
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Collierville commission stands by Byhalia convenience store denial
Collierville’s Planning Commission decided to stick with a decision it made last month and did not rescind its denial of a convenience store on New Byhalia Road near Maynard Way.
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Calkins: ‘We’ll be back,’ says Morant. And Memphis can’t wait.
Yes, the Utah Jazz bounced the Grizzlies out of the playoffs Wednesday. But their 20th season in Memphis will go down as one of the most promising in franchise history.
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Fresh off an NCAA title, Rachel Heck turns attention to U.S. Open
Stanford freshman enters major on a five-tournament winning streak.
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Renovation coming to another historic building in the Edge
A new owner plans a historically sensitive renovation of a 103-year-old warehouse with a shopfront on Monroe in the Edge District. The plan is one of four applications to be reviewed Wednesday, June 2, by the Design Review Board.
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Opinion: Do your due diligence before buying overseas real estate
The FTC and BBB recommend discussing with experts plans to invest in any real estate development outside the U.S.
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New Heights: Old retail center will again embrace Summer sidewalk
A real estate investor and two construction contractors bought a prominent, nearly century-old shopping center in Highland Heights. Their plan includes returning The Heights center to its roots by embracing the sidewalk again.
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Calkins: The Grizzlies are down 3-1 — but Memphians should be thrilled
The Grizzlies lost to the Utah Jazz Monday to fall behind in their playoff series. So how come it felt like another great night for the Grizz?
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UTHSC building base at Regional One; chancellor, Methodist tight-lipped
Executive dean of College of Medicine outlined staffing assignments in mid-May; UT’s leader, Methodist CEO say plans are not final and it’s too early to comment.
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May 2021
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Why critical race theory is a hot topic in education
Critical race theory is being banned from classrooms across the nation. Here’s what it is and why educators of color are fighting back.
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County Commission Scorecard: Part of a penny and voting as Governor is signing
The commission scorecard looks at smooth sailing for the county budget season past the money left on the table from part of a penny, and why the commission’s resolution on the state’s critical race theory ban still matters.
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