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Saturday, May 14, 2022

 
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Today's weather in Memphis:

69°/52°
Mostly cloudy
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
 
Reality check? Dropping crime numbers meet the first spring weekend on Beale Street
 

A violent Friday night Downtown stokes the ongoing debate about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s effectiveness. 

 
Two state senators are trying to add more judges in Shelby County
 
 
Dries: Looking back before Trump's visit at memorable presidential stops in Memphis
 
 
'It’s not just a bike ride. It’s a sisterhood.'
 
 
Changes to how sales tax revenue is divvied up will take effect in July
 
 
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Business
 
Fantastic Fans building is gone but owner still fixes wobble
 

The Union Avenue landmark was demolished last Friday.

 
Dental hygiene program tackles rural care gap
 
 
The Medical District is about to get sweeter
 
 
Ask the Memphian: Why do TV stations interrupt shows like the Oscars for weather coverage?
 
 
Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out 'shockingly unusable' state of local public transit
 
 
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Sports
 
'A Tiger for life’: Julius Thedford will return to Memphis for 2026-27 season. What's next for the Tigers?
 

Julius Thedford, who averaged 8.4 points and a team-high five rebounds in 2025-26, is staying with Memphis. But the Tigers have more work to do.

 
Box score: Hawks 146, Grizzlies 107
 
 
Tigers spring ball preview: Who will start at quarterback this season?
 
 
After high-stakes Olympics, figure skaters will celebrate their wins at Stars on Ice tour
 
 
Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
 
 
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Food
 
What to order: 'Sushi simplified' at Memphis handroll restaurant
 

Jennifer Chandler reviews Maru Handroll Bar, where Japanese hamachi, whole blue fin tuna, scallops and uni make up the “tiny” but “well-curated” menu.

 
Memphis chef is cooking up community
 
 
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Suburbs
 
New developer revives long-stalled Lake District townhouses
 

A new developer plans to deliver on more than 100 townhouses for The Lake District, bringing progress to Lakeland’s mixed-use development after bankruptcy and foreclosure.

 
Playing their cards right: American Contract Bridge League opens public gaming hub at local headquarters
 
 
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Arts & Culture
 
Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
 

Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community. 

 
Purple, pink, yellow, green and more colors of powder covered those celebrating Holi at Shelby Farms
 
 
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Opinion
 
Opinion: Art is enduring
 

“We should recognize the power of art as an ever-evolving representation of who we are as a city.”

 
Opinion: In Memphis, school decisions carry history. This one carries hope.
 
 
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Podcasts
 
The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey
 

Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.

 
The AM/DM Podcast: Collierville Chick-fil-A saga continues
 
 
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Games
 
Sudoku: March 23
 

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

 
Daily WordRow: March 23
 
 
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