The Early Word: NCAA time runs out for the Tigers, and ex-Sen. Katrina Robinson won’t do time
The Memphis Grizzlies deliver a win over Houston, two MLGW board members step down and local parks are on the verge of a renaissance.
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March 2022
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Calkins: Yes, it was heartbreaking. But Memphis basketball is back.
You will remember this one forever, won’t you? The Tigers’ season may have ended with Saturday’s loss to Gonzaga. But the game delivered an emphatic message to the country. Memphis basketball is back.
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Guest column: FTC cracks down on abusive debt-collection tactics
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act governs collection agencies and other third-party collectors.
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Calkins: It’s Memphis vs. Gonzaga. Just like Penny Hardaway dreamed.
Nearly four years to the day since he accepted the Memphis job, Penny Hardaway will lead the Memphis Tigers as they take on No. 1 Gonzaga. It’s been a long journey to get to this moment. But the Tigers are back where they belong.
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The Early Word: Tigers beat Broncos, and kangaroos hop into the Memphis Zoo
The new Outage Improvement Advisory Team holds its first meeting, Midtown gets a new Spanish restaurant and Hernando can’t seem to settle on a site for its animal shelter.
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Conaway: The United States of Gunnysack and Whatabout
“Both approaches are the desperate acts of people who can’t counter an argument with salient facts or pertinent positions, people reduced to talking points, perhaps, screaming points.”
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Memphis-Gonzaga is the matchup we all wanted — and deserved
The second-round West Region game will feature two likely draft lottery picks and two experienced big men going at it.
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Calkins: Lomax and Hardaway win one for the city
For Penny Hardaway and Alex Lomax, the Tigers’ win over Boise State wasn’t just a first-round NCAA Tournament victory. It was why they signed on four years ago. And it was exactly what they dreamed.
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Malone Park construction enters second phase
The Uptown development got underway last year with the first phase completing 11 cottages in June.
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Grizzlies Insider: All Brandon Clarke knows is catching lobs
“Hey, that’s always what I wanted to do,” Clarke said. “Just catch lobs.”
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The Early Word: New homes from Uptown to Olive Branch and school news for Germantown
A Memphis attorney faces prison time, ESPN is coming to Memphis and lots of development projects are moving along.
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Sanford: Mason should keep its charter, but must welcome financial help
The bottom line is Mason’s elected leaders were right not to surrender the charter. They have a legitimate right to exist as an incorporated town.
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Table Talk: St. Patrick’s Day and sushi come back to Cooper-Young
St Patrick’s Day returns full-on to Celtic Crossing; Dō Sushi returns for a popup next week; sad news about a Downtown restaurant and good news for East Memphis beer lovers.
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How Boise State will test the Memphis Tigers
Something to be wary of: The Broncos might not have the most prolific offense. But they held one opponent to 37 points this season.
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A Mountain West associate coach offers his take on Tigers, Boise State
It’s the young and fast Memphis Tigers vs. the older, deliberate Broncos.
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Calkins: The Tigers are back in the tournament! (And Emoni Bates may be back, too)
It’s not enough that the Tigers will play in their first NCAA Tournament in eight years. Now there’s the chance Penny Hardaway may bring back Emoni Bates. Either way, Thursday will be a compelling day for Memphis basketball.
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NCAA tourney notebook: AAC loss still weighs on them, but bright lights lifting Tigers’ mood
Jalen Duren unfazed by Boise State’s big man; what to make of Landers Nolley II?
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The Early Word: The Grizz are (bleeping) good, and the fores may be with us
Young Dolph’s autopsy report is released; a civil rights pioneer passes; and Southern Heritage Classic owners sue.
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20 years later, chef returns ‘home’ to McEwen’s
Chef Joe Cartwright returns to McEwen’s, the restaurant he said not only defined his career but set his path for life.
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Inked: South Main Trek Bicycle closes
Bite Ninja opens, Trek Bicycle closes and Memphis region employment recovers to pre-pandemic levels.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. says Grizzlies are just ‘bleeping’ good. That’s all.
His teammates can point to one reason or another to explain the Grizzlies’ record. Jackson relies on their knowledge and goes about his business.
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Behind enemy lines: Q & A with Boise State writer reveals key info about Broncos
The Broncos’ defensive versatility makes them formidable, but they haven’t faced pressure from a defense like the Tigers’.
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The Early Word: College Park gets RAD, book banning is back and residency requirements are out
The state House passes bills banning residency requirements and allowing parents to ban books, a Memphis Tigers coach is leaving, and a local woman will go on QVC2 today.
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Dillon Brooks talks ‘dreadful’ rehab, finding the right fit
On a drive to the basket against the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 8, Brooks stepped on the foot of a defender, badly spraining his ankle. It took him more than two months to make his eventual return, which came on Sunday against Oklahoma City.
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Herrington: Dillon Brooks’ return, Ziaire Williams’ all-rookie odds, more
Here is a closer look at the efficiencies of Grizzlies lineups, and if you’re watching the NCAA Tournament, who might be of interest.
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