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Saturday, May 14, 2022

 
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Today's weather in Memphis:

90°/74°
Partly sunny w/ t-storms
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
 
The AM/DM podcast: Complex texts, TikTok attention spans
 

Culturally, we’re all probably reading a little less. But what does that mean for a place like Rhodes College, which prides itself on teaching students the classics?

 
The Early Word: MSCS takeover board is ready to roll, and so is a new Sonic
 
 
Tami Sawyer indicted, faces federal corruption charges
 
 
County Commission sets (tentative) property tax rate
 
 
Judicial candidates blossom during election year spring
 
 
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Business
 
US government says Grok helped it bomb Iran
 

The legal fight over SpaceX’s private power plant in Southaven, Mississippi, became a matter of national security on Monday, June 15. 

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Four Memphis-area Wendy's getting an update
 
 
Memphis meatpacking plant to close, lay off 208 workers
 
 
A $30M renovation turned an apartment complex into a fresh start for 200+ families
 
 
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Sports
 
How can the Memphis Tigers get 'more butts in seats?' Maybe a $7 value meal and a new scoreboard.
 

While giving an update on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation project, Tigers athletic director Ed Scott shared his ideas for making game day more affordable for big families. 

 
Herrington: Are trade, draft landscapes shifting for Grizzlies as offseason begins?
 
 
Redbirds recap: Joshua Báez hits 4 home runs in Memphis win over Nashville
 
 
Huff explains why 2028 is target date for conference realignment talks
 
 
Tigers football tracker: Which 2027 recruits are headed to Memphis?
 
 
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Food
 
Around the world in 80 plates: How a woman and her grandpa are exploring Memphis' restaurant scene
 

Almost every Friday, Mara Daniele and her grandpa, Doug Duncan, meet for lunch for their “Around the World in 80 Plates” series. So far, they are about a fourth of the way around the world. 

 
$15 Deal: New breakfast items at Central BBQ
 
 
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Suburbs
 
Reeves appoints new chancery judge for DeSoto area
 

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed a new Chancery Court Judge who will serve DeSoto County for now. 

 
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s drone delivery drop-off descending into Memphis-area market soon
 
 
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Arts & Culture
 
Cardboard and creativity: How 901 Games brings Memphis’ gaming community together
 

How a Midtown business creates community and space for gamers of all ages and creeds.

 
A new act for Humes: Arts and tech school planned for Elvis' alma mater
 
 
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Opinion
 
Herrington: Are trade, draft landscapes shifting for Grizzlies as offseason begins?
 

Will Cameron Boozer be available when the Grizzlies pick at No. 3? Will trade-market tremors shake up Ja Morant’s future? Does Memphis have a “Cam” quota?

 
Echols: A celebration of architecture — right here in Memphis
 
 
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Podcasts
 
The AM/DM podcast: Why North Mississippi's child predator problem may be perception
 

Over the past year, several headlines out of North Mississippi have centered on child endangerment, and members of the community have begun to wonder what is going on. 

 
The AM/DM podcast: Juneteenth, local breweries and don't forget Dad
 
 
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Games
 
Sudoku: June 16
 

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

 
Daily WordRow: June 16
 
 
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