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Saturday, May 14, 2022

 
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Today's weather in Memphis:

99°/73°
Partly sunny w/ t-storms
Air qualityModerate
 
 

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
 
NextUp901 offers career prep and placement to Memphis youths
 

“I used to think that if one door closed, that was it. Now I know that if one door doesn’t work out, there’s always another one.”

 
Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says
 
 
Special judge appointed in Sugarmon vandalism case
 
 
The Early Word: County commissioner goes to jail, and Halbert left a backlog
 
 
The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
 
 
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Business
 
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
 

Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.

 
Memphis library's book sale returns without longtime partner
 
 
Local company buys Sycamore View Plaza
 
 
Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute
 
 
Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
 
 
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Sports
 
Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week
 

The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington. 

 
Cutting the cord: There is a new way to watch Grizzlies basketball on DAZN
 
 
Former Tiger's case dismissed, will not impact Memphis
 
 
Houston girls soccer coach is the 'bad guy,' but the team is really good
 
 
Alcorn-UAPB to meet for second consecutive Southern Heritage Classic
 
 
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Food
 
$15 Deal: Ciao Bella's capellini Toscana
 

Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers balance out a melange of briny artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and capers.

 
French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
 
 
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Suburbs
 
Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
 

Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.

 
Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
 
 
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Arts & Culture
 
She quit her job and shaved her head. Now, the era of indie rocker Keer is here.
 

Just a few years ago, Keerthana Manoj was working a nine-to-five with a pastime passion for music. Today, she’s a full-time musician with a debut EP, and it’s only the beginning.

 
Mid-South Fair announces music lineup
 
 
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Opinion
 
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
 

Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.

 
Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
 
 
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Podcasts
 
The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
 

Earlier this summer, pictures of black bears in Tennessee sparked a flurry of responses on social media. 

 
Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
 
 
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Games
 
Daily Jigsaw: Southwind holds off Lausanne
 

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.

 
Daily WordRow: Sept. 10
 
 
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