Calkins: Emoni Bates ends the drama — and begins the dreams
Emoni Bates put an end to a crazy day of recruiting by announcing he’ll be attending the University of Memphis. Could one kid possibly be worth such drama? In a word: Yes.
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August 2021
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Calkins: Emoni Bates is listed in the Memphis student directory! And, yes, this whole thing is (wonderfully) insane
Memphis fans discovered Wednesday that Emoni Bates is listed in the student directory. It’s the latest twist in a recruiting saga that has been understandably over the top.
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Commission’s veto override of ethics panel takes another turn
Commissioners made changes Monday to the blue ribbon ethics panel it created despite a veto by county Mayor Lee Harris. The changes didn’t go down well with those who wanted the group to report directly to the commission and not the county Ethics Commission.
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Collierville will benefit from ‘James Lewellen era’
James Lewellen’s 26 years in Collierville will come to a close in a few months, but the impact he had on the suburb will surpass his time with the town.
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Grizzlies: Five things to think about before training camp
Are you willing to pay $23 a month to cut the cord and get the Grizzlies on television? And will Memphis get an additional alternate uniform this season?
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COVID-19’s probably a ‘forever virus’
The 1918 influenza pandemic killed tens of millions worldwide, but 30 to 40 years later, it had evolved into a much less serious disease. COVID-19 will likely follow a similar path — never going away, but becoming less deadly over time.
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Nursing ranks are gutted; those left feel unappreciated, overworked
Travel nurses filling the gaps make two to three times more an hour than staff RNs; it rankles, nurses say. But there are other reasons, including appreciation, exacerbating the nursing shortage.
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Tubby Smith payout off books, easing U of M athletic budget
Unspecified auxiliary revenue from the University of Memphis will take care of the over $3.5 million the former basketball coach is still owed, allowing for job openings to get filled.
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What 5 college coaches say about Hardaway’s hires
Five coaches and a former NBA executive, granted anonymity for their opinions, point to knowledge and expertise, but also a couple of negatives about the University of Memphis’ formidable basketball coaching staff.
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Board to Beers blends brews with favorite board games
East Memphis pub has a bounty of board games for guests to play as they munch snacks and sip beverages.
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Conaway: Knowingly exposing children to COVID is not a right, it’s morally wrong
In fact, Governor Lee’s stupidity could quite literally take your breath away and the breath of those you love.
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Settlement would pay millions to those wrongfully jailed in software rollout
Shelby County “lost” potentially thousands of people in the county court system during the launch of a digital management software system by Tyler Technologies in 2016.
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Sanford: Our governor is failing us just when we need leadership the most
How did a seemingly rational, successful, God-fearing businessman – albeit with no previous political or government experience – so easily become a wavering tool of the far right without exhibiting so much as a shred of credible leadership?
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Calkins: Rasheed Wallace is yet another reason Emoni Bates should pick Memphis
On the day Emoni Bates began his official visit to Memphis, Rasheed Wallace became the newest member of Penny Hardaway. The presence of Wallace is just another reason Bates should pick the Tigers. But we went through them all.
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Bates to Memphis? And DeAndre Williams is in ‘heaven’
There is talk that the Tigers are the front-runners, but that visit to Oregon looms.
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Opinion: Growing list of variables facing global supply chain
I believe our current situation is temporary, but it will likely remain through the end of 2021 as we rebuild inventories and reestablish routines.
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Charles Bankins brings NFL approach to Tigers special teams
Bankins is placing his players in the best position to produce quality film for potential NFL scouts.
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Herrington: After a rough year downriver, Steven Adams is poised for a Memphis comeback
Centers Steven Adams and Jonas Valanciunas are different players. The former has long been known as a dirty-work guy. The latter is a buckets-and-boards machine. But I’m struck by the similarities.
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Main Street’s final furniture-only store to close
Jesse Chapman Sr. stopped parking cars for a living about 75 years ago to open the Downtown store now called Chapman Furniture. His children just sold their building at 335 and 341 S. Main St. and plan to close shop within six months.
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Idea born in Victorian Village spreads throughout city
EcoPro Services, a division of Empower Employs, provides jobs to the disadvantaged who sanitize agencies working with the homeless in Memphis.
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Pro-consolidation voices see business boom, but others not so sure
While proponents of merging the City of Memphis and Shelby County governments cannot promise that consolidation would mean a spike in economic development, they believe it is the straightest line to major growth. Opponents aren’t so sure and worry about negative fallout.
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Collierville parents’ mask meeting ends abruptly
A gathering for Collierville residents to discuss the school mask mandate ended before it began. The parents and others gathered at Suggs Park got up and walked to their cars when members of the media arrived.
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Stax student headed to Metropolitan Opera
The local 12-year-old is getting his shot at the big time as the understudy in a production by the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
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Tigers use competition to forge new offensive line
Tigers offensive line coach Jim Bridge is counting on position battles improving the overall work ethic of his group.
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Battle of the robots: Memphis’ Chopsticks vs. Boston’s Stretch
Dextrous Robotics is a Memphis startup. Boston Dynamics has been making attention-getting robots for 29 years. Which firm has designed the better robot to unload bulk packages from truck trailers and shipping containers?
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