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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
 
Affidavit points to former student in St. George's alleged sexual assault
 

The search warrant and accompanying paperwork are the latest information regarding the alleged sexual assault that occurred in the private school’s athletic facility in Collierville on Oct. 8. 

 
Marie Feagins running for Shelby County mayor
 
 
WWII hero and pioneering scientist dies at 100
 
 
More than 850 National Guard personnel in Memphis
 
 
The Early Word: Lee to appeal guard ruling; leaders may go after feds next
 
 
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Business
 
Tires, tech and the Egg King: 3 small businesses plan their new looks
 

Multiple South Memphis businesses received a total of $75,000 in small business loans.

 
WWII hero and pioneering scientist dies at 100
 
 
Downtown restaurants and nail salon awarded $50K for renovations, Baron Von Opperbean to get more money soon
 
 
FedEx co-leads $160M funding for EV manufacturer, orders more than 50 EVs
 
 
New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis
 
 
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Sports
 
TSSAA quarterfinal football playoff preview: By the numbers
 

Six teams are looking to advance to the semifinals, while in Division 2 Lausanne has its eye on a BlueCross Bowl berth.

 
Tigers set to face TCU in NCAA second-round match
 
 
Where might Memphis football go bowling this season?
 
 
The AM/DM podcast: With Tigers and Grizz struggling, what's a fan to do?
 
 
What to watch in Memphis' game against No. 1 Purdue in the Bahamas
 
 
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Food
 
What to order: Felicia Suzanne’s West Indies crab salad
 

Felicia Suzanne’s, one of four Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants in Memphis, has a menu that feels like a love letter to Southern cuisine through the application of classic French technique. 

 
It's hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that's about to change.
 
 
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Suburbs
 
Affidavit points to former student in St. George's alleged sexual assault
 

The search warrant and accompanying paperwork are the latest information regarding the alleged sexual assault that occurred in the private school’s athletic facility in Collierville on Oct. 8. 

 
New judge appointed in high-profile Whiteside case
 
 
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Arts & Culture
 
Memphis was a character in several of Todd Snider’s songs. Here are the best of them. 
 

Todd Snider died Friday, Nov. 14, at age 59. Chris Herrington looks at Snider’s best songs where Memphis was a character.

 
A guide to Memphis-made holiday gifts and experiences
 
 
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Opinion
 
Opinion: TVA should finish the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
 

“Our low energy costs, abundant land, strong distribution network, and leadership in advanced manufacturing give Memphis a competitive edge. But we’ll only keep that edge if we expand generation capacity now.”

 
Opinion: The high price of the social media highlight reel
 
 
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Podcasts
 
The AM/DM podcast: With Tigers and Grizz struggling, what's a fan to do?
 

It’s not a great time to be a Memphis sports fan. But is it the worst time? 

 
The AM/DM podcast: South City represents the end of an era for Memphis housing
 
 
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Games
 
Sudoku: Nov. 18
 

Ready for today’s sudokus?

 
Daily WordRow: Nov. 18
 
 
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