Today's weather in Memphis:
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82°/73°
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Mostly cloudy w/ t-storms
Air qualityGood
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Jordan Ware matched last year’s performance while Bartlett’s Kylan Bernard swept both hurdles races. In Class A girls, East’s Alyssa Raymond wins three events.
By John Varlas
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The left-hander helped Philadelphia reach the World Series in 1993. He was a 1983 graduate of Craigmont High in Memphis.
By John Varlas
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This season the Grizzlies got younger and still got better, but ultimately came up short of their potential. With Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. in place, the future is bright. It’s also pressing. What’s next?
By Chris Herrington
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The Grizzlies ended their season with a loss to the Warriors Friday. Was it the best season ever? Maybe. It was absolutely the most fun.
By Geoff Calkins
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The pool at the Mike Rose Aquatics Center on the U of M campus will be named in honor of the man who had an “endless belief in people.”
By John Varlas
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The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest concludes at Liberty Park as winners are announced, and hope sizzles for a return to Tom Lee Park in 2023.
By Alicia Davidson
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Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.
By Abigail Warren
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Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland went after critics of his backing of the state truth in sentencing law and his description of 201 Poplar as a “revolving door” for criminals during a lively interview on “Behind The Headlines.”
By Bill Dries
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The problem that delayed the certification was combining tabulations from two different systems into a single statement of votes cast.
By Bill Dries
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Cornbread salad is a staple at the Big Bob Gibson family supper during the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and a great addition to your summer picnics and cookouts.
By Jennifer Biggs
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It’s getting hot around here. Record heat pounded competitors at the Division 2-AA regional track meet; flames licked meat at the 2022 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest; a Downtown mural includes sizzling new technology, and it doesn’t get any hotter than FedExForum when the Grizzlies win.
By The Daily Memphian Staff
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Stop Poverty with Policy is hosting a community forum and picnic for Memphis Area Transit Authority public transit riders.
By Daja E. Henry
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The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.
By Michael Waddell
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Douglass’ Juneteenth art auction has been postponed due to COVID-19. However, the festival is still set for Father’s Day weekend.
By Daja E. Henry
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Black Seeds Urban Farms’ event will feature music performances from local artists and food from vendors like Sun of a Vegan and Street Kitchen.
By Daja E. Henry
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Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.
By Michael Waddell
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The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.
By Michael Waddell
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“Until our society can see the truth about abortion, we will continue failing the women who need us the most. People like my grandmother.”
By Leigh Ann Roman
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The emphasis on creative thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and engaging with the real world is one of the things that differentiates XTH from other high schools throughout Shelby County and around the country.
By Kerry Hayes
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Two former University of Memphis basketball players prepare for the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 18-20.
By Steven Johnson
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The Memphis gathering was one of several Planned Parenthood rallies in cities across the United States. The marches were organized after a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion leaked May 2 suggesting the landmark Roe v. Wade law could be restricted or overturned in the future.
By Alicia Davidson
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This Week in Memphis: Budgets galore! Plus, Tom Lee flyway, city pools open
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Also happening this week: A funeral service will be held for Judge Jon McCalla and Dr. Mary McCalla.
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Sunday forecast is all wet
Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.
UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
'Whoever somebody wants to be, that’s fine with me'
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After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
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“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
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Former Memphis news anchor starts PR firm to help clients ‘command the moment’
UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building
Work starts on $70M Smokey City Market in North Memphis
Bailey: Ramble on Summer finally ramblin' through Bartlett approval process
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Redbirds recap: Memphis takes walk-off win against Louisville
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The win keeps Memphis tied in the International League with the Nashville Sounds, whom they face next at AutoZone Park.
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Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs' home opener
Martin: University of Memphis still has eyes on the big prize
Herrington: The Grizzlies will try to trade Ja Morant. Where? For what? We can only speculate.
Hill: Ja Morant may bounce back, but does he fit the Grizzlies' new timeline?
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After 27 years, The Blue Monkey is closing its doors in Midtown
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“It’s been difficult for quite some time, but it just got to the point where, you know, we just really didn’t have much of a choice,” said partner and general manager Mike Johnson as the restaurant closes its first of two locations.
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No billboard, no problem. Lunch crowds find their way to Pesce's Deli
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Where we droppin' boys? Navy levels up recruitment efforts with East Memphis esports facility
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In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.
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Daily Memphian boys postseason track and field awards: Central's Nesmith repeats
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Arts Beat: How Memphis artists can get funding wishes granted
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Grant opportunities are now open to local visual artists and nonprofit or government organizations that want to address community issues through art.
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'Legally Blonde' and ‘Falsettos’ musicals opening in Memphis
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Buckley: Fun was name of the game at Memphis Hound Dogs' home opener
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“Man, it’s fun playing football,” added Sky Forest, a Lausanne football player who took over at quarterback for the Hound Dogs after starter Kevin Taylor was injured Saturday. “You can’t beat that.”
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Opinion: 'The joy doesn't lessen the grief'
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Democratic sheriff nominee takes wait-and-see approach on cooperation with federal immigration
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Anthony Buckner talked about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail in a wide-ranging interview on “Behind The Headlines”.
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The AM/DM podcast: Pizza witches, Filipino fest and Pride
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Daily Jigsaw: Spring Fling soccer
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Today’s puzzle is of Christian Brothers goalkeeper Ari Usdan at the Class AAA state boys soccer tournament at Spring Fling in Murfreesboro and was taken by Mark Humphrey.
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Daily WordRow: June 7
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