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Saturday, May 14, 2022

 
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Today's weather in Memphis:

88°/63°
Mostly sunny
Air qualityGood
 
 

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
 
County delays $18M lawsuit settlement as debate continues
 

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the county administration say they agree on dollar figures, but not a solution to the dispute. 

 
Wanda Halbert seeks recount in primary loss
 
 
DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator' act
 
 
Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
 
 
The Early Word: School takeover board comes to life, and a law firm is dead
 
 
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Business
 
Hernando's Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
 

The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.

 
This Memphis teenager's nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it's just getting started.
 
 
Long-vacant Holiday Inn, FedEx campus on Lamar gets new owner
 
 
AutoZone earnings climb as new mega-hub stores beat sales expectations
 
 
Inked: Downtown's The Daily News building has a new owner
 
 
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Sports
 
Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case
 

Allen entered a guilty plea in Poinsett County Circuit Court on May 27.

 
Herrington: My Memphis Grizzlies draft board for all three picks
 
 
Update
Fred Smith Jr. to participate in Memphis basketball workouts, his father says
 
 
Tigers coach Penny Hardaway took a personality test, and learned something about himself
 
 
Projecting the Tigers' starting five as they enter summer workouts
 
 
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Food
 
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
 

Josephine Estelle is not the place to be watching carbs. It has nine housemade pastas on the menu, ranging from spaghetti with meatballs to agnolotti stuffed with rabbit.

 
Pie, oh pie! Longtime Tonica staffer starts new bakery
 
 
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Suburbs
 
DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator' act
 

Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.

 
New Eats: Josephine Estelle and Rosie’s Tavern give Germantown a double dining boost
 
 
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Arts & Culture
 
Hernando's Hide-A-Way in Whitehaven goes international
 

The honky-tonk was just featured in a new video series by Brand USA that is meant to encourage more international tourism to the U.S. and Tennessee.

 
This Memphis teenager's nonprofit for neurodivergent youth has gone global. And it's just getting started.
 
 
More Arts & Culture Stories
 
 
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Opinion
 
Opinion: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
 

“The DOWD Award de-emphasizes industry achievement and places greater importance on commitment to our neighbors. These trailblazers show up for Memphis outside the spotlight.”

 
Herrington: My Memphis Grizzlies draft board for all three picks
 
 
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Podcasts
 
The AM/DM podcast: Giddy-up and ring the bell
 

Here’s what’s ahead this week. 

 
GOP nominee for county mayor defends state intervention in city and county
 
 
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Games
 
Daily Jigsaw: Harry's Pizza
 

Today’s puzzle is the pizza from Harry’s Italian Restaurant in Millington and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.

 
Daily WordRow: June 1
 
 
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