New school Grizzlies: How forward-thinking is the franchise willing to be?
The Grizzlies hired Noah LaRoche last month as the head of player development and an assistant coach. Does the hire signal anything about the team’s process moving forward?
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June 2024
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Brent Taylor addresses crime, ‘making Memphis matter’ in Collierville
Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, spoke at Collierville’s Rotary Club Tuesday, saying if Memphis doesn’t handle its crime issue, it will become an “example of a failed American city.”
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Award-winning East Memphis restaurant to close
The restaurant from Chef David Krog and his wife Amanda opened to acclaim, receiving national attention for its innovative dishes and use of local and seasonal ingredients.
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Arlington approves Hawthorne’s project master plan
The overall plan includes up to 37 townhomes, 114 individually owned stacked flats, 600 rental apartments and more than 50,000 square feet of retail.
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Calkins: Superlo is celebrating its 80th anniversary! Why do Memphians love it so?
Superlo is celebrating its 80th anniversary this summer. In recognition of this moment, we attempted to discover why Memphians are so crazy about this grocery store. The answer? It isn’t just the fried chicken. (But the fried chicken doesn’t hurt).
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The Early Word: Council, Commission talk taxes, Memphis gets (Super)lo
Memphis dips into rainy day fund for FedExForum, airport giant Larry Cox remembered and Tiger coaches talk.
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The Early Word: Showboats end on a win, Pearson hits trail and a final Memphis pizza duel
A new law expands GPS monitors as a bail condition, Showboats end with a win and a final pizza duel.
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DMC’s ‘last resort’ in its toolkit is blight lawsuits
The Downtown Memphis Commission’s anti-blight committee files lawsuits against blighted properties in Memphis that are inhabitable. The DMC said the litigation is the effective, but “last resort.”
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Hill: Liberty Bowl’s ‘distinguished citizen,’ Joe Theismann, is one of us
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann reached Memphis later in life, but his accomplishments after football have made him a celebrated addition to the community.
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GPS monitors ‘cheaper than building more jails’ for Shelby County
Proponents of the GPS monitoring devices would like to see Shelby County fund them again but say that financial and logistical challenges stand in the way.
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Showboats end tough UFL season on a high note
It was the first win for Memphis since the team beat the Roughnecks in the season opener on March 31.
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NASA taps Regional One doc to improve space travel safety for astronauts
Dr. Tony Alleman of Regional One Health’s Wound Care Center is one of the nation’s leading experts on hyperbaric oxygen therapy — the only known cure for decompression sickness or “the bends,” which affects both divers and astronauts.
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Mexican hibachi? Mount Moriah food truck carves out (and grills) its own niche
Alnova XV owner Luis Rivas blends Mexican spices and recipes with the techniques he learned from working at Japanese restaurants.
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David Jones’ time at Memphis is over. Here are the top candidates to fill the Tigers’ void.
Even this deep into the offseason, there are still a handful of viable candidates available for the Tigers to replace a player the caliber of David Jones, who officially left for the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday.
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Tennessee booting, towing law goes into effect July 1
Adrian Rios pulled his tractor-trailer into a Memphis gas station one morning and, shortly after his arrival, watched a man pull up, jump out, disconnect the truck’s air lines and attach a disabling “boot” device to his tires.
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Buckley: ‘No doubts the Showboats will continue in Memphis,’ marketing man says
The Memphis Showboats aren’t leaving Memphis. Marketing man Steve Macy shouts it from the rooftop.
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May 2024
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Broken Bottles suspect facing 10 years in prison on new burglary charges
A man who received a 10-year diversion for his role in a city-wide theft ring is facing time behind bars after being caught breaking into a retail store.
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Memphis ranks No. 1 in advanced-industry job growth among peer cities
The report uses data from 2019 to 2021 to compare Memphis to peer cities using 31 indicators in three categories: economic foundation and stability, economic enablers for growth and economic outcomes.
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Food Files: Frank Grisanti’s has closed
Also: Memphis’ first Waldo’s Chicken and Beer is now open and Plant Based Heat Express is making some changes at its Downtown location.
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Bailey: Millington is the infirmary for injured Navy instruments
When a musician with the U.S. Navy needs a repair of their instrument, the damaged goods end up in Millington.
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The Early Word: Aldi eyes spot near Downtown, and one Grisanti is gone
City’s elected officials in D.C. have mixed reactions to Trump verdict, predatory towing gets the boot and why you should watch out for ticks this summer.
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Conaway: In the Sunset Symphony, then and now, there is magic
The Sunset Symphony at the Overton Park Shell was testimony that people, thousands of them, will rise above the claims and clamor of crime to gather in Overton Park at night for the reality of a shared and celebratory experience.
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Collierville considers $107.8M budget
The budget is one of the most impactful decisions annually. It funds day-to-day operations and outlines the town’s priorities from July 1 until June 30, 2025.
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Herrington: 9 players the Grizzlies should consider at No. 9
A look at nine players Chris Herrington would consider the Grizzlies taking with their No. 9 overall pick in next month’s NBA Draft.
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Martin: David Jones is gone. What’s next for Memphis?
It’s a blow because of the timing, but the Tigers should have enough going for them to recover with what’s still left in the portal after the NBA Draft deadline.
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