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Saturday, May 14, 2022

 
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Today's weather in Memphis:

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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. 

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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The problem that delayed the certification was combining tabulations from two different systems into a single statement of votes cast. 

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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.

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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.

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Stop Poverty with Policy is hosting a community forum and picnic for Memphis Area Transit Authority public transit riders.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.

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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.”

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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. 

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Two former University of Memphis basketball players prepare for the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 18-20.

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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.

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Metro
 
Tennessee's felony law when local officials vote for 'sanctuary' policies is ruled unconstitutional
 

Earlier last year, the GOP-supermajority state Legislature and Republican Gov. Bill Lee approved legislation to aid the Trump administration with immigration enforcement.

 
What should be done about 201 Poplar? Democratic county mayor candidates share their ideas.
 
 
US attorney hires more — but says help still needed with Task Force caseload
 
 
Man accused of killing Campbell Clinic doctor will face hearing
 
 
Cohen, Kustoff, Hagerty, Blackburn react to Trump speech
 
 
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Business
 
East Memphis momentum spawns new mixed-use development along South White Station Road
 

The $10 million development at 621 S. White Station will have 18,145 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 6,000 square feet of office space on the second floor.

 
U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
 
 
Inked: So long Smart Mart, ICE in East Memphis and a deal Downtown
 
 
Food Files: Yemeni coffee shop to open in Memphis, franchise to follow
 
 
New Cook Out coming to old Back Yard Burgers, with headquarter plans in the works
 
 
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Sports
 
Who has the edge in NBA's reverse standings race?
 

The Grizzlies’ injury situation may help their NBA Draft Lottery positioning, but the team’s remaining schedule is tricky. 

 
Box score: Grizzlies 124, Mavericks 105
 
 
Grizzlies 25: Desmond Bane wasn't drafted to be a star. He became one anyway.
 
 
Memphis follows familiar script to fall to Wichita State for fifth straight loss
 
 
Standouts from Houston, Bartlett win Player of the Week fan vote
 
 
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Food
 
On the rocks: State system delays leave DeSoto liquor stores running dry
 

Problems at the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control has led to delays in the delivery of spirits to DeSoto County businesses, bars and restaurants.

 
Swamp Lounge to open in former Second Line space
 
 
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Suburbs
 
Millington resident will repair sidewalk by mid-May
 

A Millington homeowner who was cited earlier this year for problems with a cracked sidewalk is working with the city to correct the problem before her home sale is complete in May.

 
Bartlett dirty-pop soda shop owners swinging for fences with new venture next door
 
 
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Arts & Culture
 
Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians
 

A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.

 
Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library
 
 
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Opinion
 
Opinion: Why immigration enforcement is not the same struggle as the Civil Rights Movement
 

“Supporting local charities and advocating for legislative reform are reasonable paths forward; interfering with active law enforcement is not.”

 
Opinion: Memphis, are you still thinking about the Roman Empire (and Yellow Fever)?
 
 
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Podcasts
 
The AM/DM podcast: Tulips and a steamy show
 

This weekend isn’t for wallflowers. 

 
The AM/DM podcast: In med school, students can do no harm to first patient
 
 
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Games
 
Sudoku: Feb. 27
 

Ready for today’s sudokus?

 
Daily WordRow: Feb. 27
 
 
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