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Saturday, May 14, 2022

 
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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
 
Candidates make it official for November elections
 

The November ballot is taking shape as suburban candidates decide where their name will appear on the ballot and file appropriate paperwork.

 
12 things to know from the state’s MSCS audit
 
 
The AM/DM podcast: A weekend off the beaten path
 
 
The Early Word: Boozer oozes confidence; plus, the tea on matcha
 
 
Task Force returns as issue in August primaries
 
 
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Business
 
Downtown DoubleTree owners want to invest $63M in renovating hotel
 

Developers hope to pump new life into the Downtown DoubleTree hotel with the help of tax incentives.

 
Tallest tower in East Memphis for sale
 
 
North Memphis manufactured home park wins approval despite flooding concerns
 
 
IKEA's attempt to change a street name in Cordova 'could cause a little chaos'
 
 
Developer sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner
 
 
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Sports
 
Cam Boozer is a regular teenager — who might take Memphis to new heights
 

At home, Cam Boozer isn’t different than your average 18-year-old. But for the Grizzlies, he’s the future of the franchise.

 
Year 10 is special for Ed Murphey Classic
 
 
Penny Hardaway hires director of scouting
 
 
Martin: As May takes Mavs job, it's hard not to think about Penny
 
 
Memphis Classic exhibition lineup set
 
 
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Food
 
Belly Acres owners have beef, according to two lawsuits
 

Two court filings shed light on the long fight to control the Belly Acres restaurant brand. 

 
Recipe Exchange: Hog Wild's savory, summer avocado dip
 
 
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Suburbs
 
Candidates make it official for November elections
 

The November ballot is taking shape as suburban candidates decide where their name will appear on the ballot and file appropriate paperwork.

 
Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
 
 
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Arts & Culture
 
Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
 

With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.

 
Memphis writer exploring conservation and faith in the South
 
 
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Opinion
 
Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
 

“The legal challenges making news this week seem to be name-calling, accusations and publicly shaming others.”

 
Opinion: Risks of SpaceXAI data center outweigh benefits
 
 
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Podcasts
 
The AM/DM podcast: We're going where for dinner?!?
 

Restaurant names aren’t always the easiest to pronounce. 

 
The art of Paris cafe society comes to the Dixon
 
 
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Games
 
Daily Jigsaw: HiFi Memphis
 

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of a five-story building at 158 Madison Ave. where the Memphis Public Market is planned. It was taken by Andy Ashby.

 
Daily WordRow: July 10
 
 
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