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Saturday, May 14, 2022

 
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Today's weather in Memphis:

101°/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
 
Some riders say MATA needs more than new buses. They want reliable transportation.
 

MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses on Sept. 2. Agency officials remain hopeful, as do critics — but the latter still have many questions about reliable service. 

 
Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
 
 
Lakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage
 
 
Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid
 
 
Task Force agent's bullet killed Memphis man in May, autopsy reveals
 
 
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Business
 
Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum leader to depart after 23 years
 

John Doyle was instrumental in the museum’s growth and helped launch the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2012.

 
Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
 
 
Downtown exterior refreshes and new apartment complex to go before board
 
 
Food Files: Food-truck operator to open in former Crazy Coop space
 
 
FedEx Freight leader fired
 
 
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Sports
 
Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
 

With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.

 
Varlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.
 
 
Memphis rushing attack lifts Tigers to 42-24 win over Arkansas State
 
 
'I brought him with me for a reason:' Memphis coach on RB Jaylin Carter
 
 
Freshman quarterback accounts for 5 touchdowns to lead Tennessee over Furman
 
 
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Food
 
Black Restaurant Week returns with new name, new leader
 

Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.

 
Recipe Exchange: Rawgirls founders' lentil soup
 
 
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Suburbs
 
New interactive walking trail to highlight Arlington's history
 

A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.

 
Bailey: It's possible Ken Adams had reason to resist Parton recognition
 
 
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Arts & Culture
 
New interactive walking trail to highlight Arlington's history
 

A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.

 
There’s nothing cookie-cutter about ‘living museums’ in Central Gardens
 
 
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Opinion
 
Hill: On Saturday, Ed Scott was an usher. Can a new-look stadium usher Memphis to a better league?
 

With a new coach and new-look stadium, Memphis football may have found “the momentum” it was looking for.

 
Varlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.
 
 
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Podcasts
 
Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
 

The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”

 
Sound Bites: Meddlesome's approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene
 
 
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Games
 
Sudoku: Sept. 6
 

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

 
Daily WordRow: Sept. 6
 
 
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