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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

 
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The infant formula shortage has been caused by the closing of an Abbott Labs facility in Sturgis, Michigan, as well as the greater global supply chain crisis.

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The one-mile section, which includes the Greenway bridge and a boardwalk, formally opened Tuesday, May 17.

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Williams remains in the NBA draft process, but the addition of transfer Kendric Davis and more NIL opportunities keep Memphis in the picture.

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Here are the top eight Grizzlies players in the rankings, taking into account improvements, regressions and contract status.

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William “Bill” R. Hughes was one of the first Black Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies and the first African American superintendent of the Shelby County Penal Farm.

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“We’re not interested in making it harder to get contraceptives,” Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday after a previous, national news story was headlined that the governor “doesn’t rule out banning contraception if Roe falls.” 

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“This new law is not about ‘truth;’ it is about severity,” writes Just City’s executive director. 

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Hitkidd is restoring Memphis’ place in crunk. His latest, a song from local artist Glorilla, has rapper Saweetie preparing to hop on the remix. 

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Freshman center Jalen Duren will have a particular interest in how tonight plays out.

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Taking in age and contract status, among other factors, here is a look at what the value might be for Grizzlies players ranked No. 17 to No. 9. 

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The eateries will be a part of Crawford Place commercial subdivision.

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The Tigers transfer says his college career wouldn’t have been the same without the influence of Bane.

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As part of Lyft’s new partnership with micro-mobility business Spin, Memphians will now be able to rent e-bikes and e-scooters using the Lyft app. 

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After a month at Liberty Park, some folks think it would be a fine permanent home for Memphis in May. Others are ready to be back on the river, which MIM president Jim Holt says is where they’ll be in 2023.

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“I had a customer come pick up his ‘21 model Hyundai Palisade to drive it around with no rear bumper because we’ve had it since February,” said one body shop owner. “Nobody can even tell us when the bumper is coming.” 

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The former Shelby County Republican Party chairman and member of the Republican National Committee, as well as its general counsel, died over the weekend at the age of 72. 

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“Voters on both sides of this issue believe that lives are at stake, so it is the voters who should ultimately control the outcome of the debate.”

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Metro
 
Orange Mound Library breathes new life into old Melrose High building
 

The $17 million renovation is the first public library in Orange Mound. Mayor Paul Young said the project is an answer to the gunfight last week in the community that killed two and wounded seven.

 
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Deputies fatally shot man after he drove into them
 
 
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Business
 
Liberty Bowl names Dinstuhl's owner as president
 

Rebecca Distuhl, owner and president of Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company, is a longtime board member and volunteer with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. 

 
FTC bans noncompete clauses; objectors quickly file suit
 
 
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Sports
 
Veatch bids Memphis farewell: 'We had a great run'
 

When Laird Veatch was introduced as the new athletic director at the University of Missouri, he acknowledged those at his most-recent stop.

 
Team Thad eager to play as Nike EYBL brings top talent to Memphis
 
 
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Food
 
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part two
 

Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield riff on Memphis barbecue and hot slaw as the Tennessee state foods, wine menus and water pet peeves.

 
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Suburbs
 
Bartlett City Schools board approves 2024-25 fiscal budget, with a focus on teachers
 

With help from state funds, Bartlett’s school district will give teachers an increase in pay for the coming fiscal year.

 
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Arts & Culture
 
Playhouse resurrects a forgotten Broadway musical
 

The Tony-winning musical “Your Arms Too Short to Box with God” hasn’t been officially produced since 1982 but will return to the stage in Memphis.

 
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Opinion
 
Sanford: Orange Mound shooting spree struck a nerve. But we cannot concede defeat.
 

We’ve had plenty of rallies, vigils and marches. We’ve created one anti-violence group after another. We’ve floated balloons as well as ideas. And still, the deaths keep coming.

 
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Podcasts
 
Sound Bites: Quizzing Daily Memphian staffers, part two
 

Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield riff on Memphis barbecue and hot slaw as the Tennessee state foods, wine menus and water pet peeves.

 
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Games
 
5 by 5 crossword: April 26
 

Ready? It should only take a minute.

 
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