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July 2022
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Performing Arts ‘Elvis’ actress found dead in Nashville
Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in this year’s movie about Elvis Presley, was found dead Thursday at her home in Nashville.
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Metro Biden Admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom’s life at risk
The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.
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State Government Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access
The White House said Biden will speak Friday morning “on protecting access to reproductive health care services.”
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June 2022
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High School Sports Collierville’s Dougherty, in surprise start, leads Ole Miss at College World Series
Jack Dougherty, normally a reliever, retired 15 batters in a row as the Rebels beat Oklahoma, 10-3. A win Sunday would give Ole Miss its first national baseball title in school history.
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State Government Free legal clinic on wheels launches for TN clients
The Tennessee Supreme Court has launched a free legal clinic on wheels called the Justice Bus. The blue sprinter van will mostly travel to rural areas where residents may not have internet access.
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Metro Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
States are now allowed to ban abortion. Some, such as Tennessee, already have trigger laws in place to do so with the decision.
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Public Safety Rooming house manager charged in machete killing
Leaford Anderson, 53, has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge in the Sept. 17, 2021 death of Edward Lee Brooks, 52, the Shelby County district attorney’s office said.
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Health Care CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
U.S. health officials on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.
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Metro Southern Baptists vote to keep way to track accused sex abusers
“It will take a few years to change the culture and direction,” said Bruce Frank, whose task force has recommended reforms. “But without action to act differently, there is no repentance.”
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May 2022
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Metro Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Texas school shooting
At least 19 students and two adults were killed at the elementary school. The gunman also was killed.
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Warriors 110, Grizzlies 96
May 13, 2022: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 134, Warriors 95
May 11, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum.
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Warriors 101, Grizzlies 98
May 9, 2022: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Grizzlies lose lead in final minute, drop Game 4 to Warriors
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2022 NBA Playoffs
Memphis GrizzliesBox score: Warriors 142, Grizzlies 112
May 7, 2022: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score, Game 2: Grizzlies 106, Warriors 101
May 3, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum.
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Metro Report: Supreme Court draft suggests Roe could be overturned
A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states and could have huge ramifications for this year’s elections.
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2022 NBA Playoffs
Memphis GrizzliesBox score, Game 1: Warriors 117, Grizzlies 116
May 1, 2022: The Golden State Warriors defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
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April 2022
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 114, Timberwolves 106
April 29, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis to win the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs.
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Grizzlies come back in fourth quarter to close out Minnesota
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score, Game 5: Grizzlies 111, Timberwolves 109
April 26, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum.
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Grizzlies comeback, Ja’s layup take Game 5 from Timberwolves
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Timberwolves 119, Grizzlies 118
April 23, 2022: The Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center in Minneapolis.
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 104, Timberwolves 95
April 21, 2022: The Memphis Tigers defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis.
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That happened: Grizzlies complete 26-point comeback to take Game 3
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Memphis Grizzlies Box score: Grizzlies 124, Timberwolves 96
April 19, 2022: The Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum.
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Metro Court ruling creates mishmash of transportation mask rules
Major airlines were some of the first to update their rules after the court decision. United, Southwest, American, Alaska, Delta and JetBlue announced that, effective immediately, masks would no longer be required on domestic flights.
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2022 NBA Playoffs
Memphis GrizzliesBox score: Timberwolves 130, Grizzlies 117
April 16, 2022: The Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
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