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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
 
County primary election results have been certified, but there may be a challenge
 

The second-place finisher in one of the MSCS board Democratic primaries — the closest race in the May 5 county primaries — is reportedly weighing a recount.

 
Why a federal judge denied an injunction against TN's new congressional map
 
 
Chancery Court hears arguments for, against congressional maps
 
 
Update
Memphis man granted 1-year stay after his execution was called off
 
 
TBI investigating second fatality involving Task Force in a week
 
 
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Business
 
Airport board approves $172M budget
 

The airport is also in the early planning stages of a new rental-car facility. 

 
The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant's leg
 
 
Inked: New industrial buyer, SRM expands and Village Mart adds 10th local store
 
 
Germantown office building bought for $5.5 million
 
 
'A great, great run:' After more than half a century, Outdoors Inc. closing landmark East Memphis store
 
 
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Sports
 
Spring Fling 2026: Thursday's best, Friday's schedule
 

Here are Thursday’s top performers, including a lot of Collierville girls track and field athletes, along with a look ahead to Friday’s one event. Houston’s baseball team plays for the state title at 11 a.m.

 
Spring Fling 2026: Collierville girls three-peat in Class AAA track
 
 
Spring Fling 2026: Tipton-Rosemark captures first title in 12 years
 
 
Tigers earn 2 victories in conference tournament for first time in 10 years
 
 
Mike Miller's 15-year dream is realized, and it's bringing some of the NBA Draft's top prospects to Memphis
 
 
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Food
 
$15 Deal: Wild Beet's steakhouse salad
 

Writer Gracie Driver watched as her beautiful salad, with gems of tomato and sliced avocado, was chopped to smithereens before her eyes. 

 
After six years, a new Enjoy A|M restaurant to open
 
 
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Suburbs
 
Spring Fling 2026: Collierville girls three-peat in Class AAA track
 

Collierville girls win the state track title while Houston baseball advances to Friday’s championship game. Briarcrest soccer and St. George’s baseball fall in the state championship finals.

 
Interim county prosecutor appointed and special election set for DeSoto County
 
 
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Arts & Culture
 
How New Memphis Institute recruits and retains talented people
 

As they’ve done for more than 40 years, New Memphis Institute is working to do a not-so-simple thing: connect talented people not just with companies in Memphis but with other talented people here or thinking about moving here.

 
The River Run, the Sunset Symphony and lemon drops in the park
 
 
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Opinion
 
Calkins: Memphis to join Power 4 in 2028? So says Charles Huff.
 

Memphis coach Charles Huff said Memphis plans to join a Power 4 conference in 2028. Was it a guarantee? Not exactly. “I think you’ve got to speak things into existence,” he said. 

 
Herrington: Notes from the NBA Draft Combine and playoffs
 
 
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Podcasts
 
How New Memphis Institute recruits and retains talented people
 

As they’ve done for more than 40 years, New Memphis Institute is working to do a not-so-simple thing: connect talented people not just with companies in Memphis but with other talented people here or thinking about moving here.

 
The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant's leg
 
 
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Games
 
Sudoku: May 20
 

Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus. 

 
Daily WordRow: May 20
 
 
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