Memphis budget woes spark worry from bond rating agency
The outlook change signals that Fitch Ratings has concerns and could downgrade the City of Memphis’ bond rating.
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July 2024
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Penny Hardaway’s candle collection included in Nike gift to Olympians
The candle included in 1122 Candles’ Instagram post is white in a clear glass jar with black writing displayed on it that reads: “KEEP PARIS LIT,” followed by Nike’s Swoosh logo.
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DeSoto County could see new state Senate district
“The Mississippi Legislature effectively cracked the majority-Black community in Horn Lake across three districts and split Horn Lake and the historically Black town of Jago rather than keeping them together,” a federal court wrote.
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Southwest hackers sought ransom in cyberattack
This makes at least the fourth ransomware attack on a Tennessee public college or university in less than three years.
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How do Memphis Tigers ratings stack in the College Football 25 video game?
The Daily Memphian browsed through College Football 25 on the PlayStation 5 and noted some of the top rated Memphis players and team ratings.
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Sterick developers have plans for newly named Stereo Alley
The historic alleyway runs east from Second Street now to Fourth Street between Court and Madison avenues. Stuart Harris, a developer who spearheaded a renaming effort, said the “in-between” place holds “a lot of possibility and magic.”
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Proposed recovery home in Midtown sparks neighbors’ concern
“In the meeting, (a neighbor) asked, ‘Are we getting violent offenders?’ (A company representative) said he’s not allowed to discuss that.”
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Crosstown Mound development moving forward
The development, which includes affordable housing units and a park, should be completed in three years once construction starts, which depends on when the mound is leveled.
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Meet the MSCS senior leadership team
Superintendent Marie Feagins’ group is significantly different from the cabinets of previous Memphis-Shelby County Schools administrations.
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Mississippi pushes for more time to redraw Black-majority districts
Earlier this month, a federal court affirmed that new state House and Senate districts drawn in 2022 diluted the power of Black voters.
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What to Order: Pizza, veal piccata and more at Brooklyn Bridge
The East Memphis neighborhood gem serves a wide variety of Italian classics, including 20 different pasta selections.
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Vietnam memorial coming to Lakeland
The wall is a three-fifths scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Steelers’ Rodney Williams doesn’t take high school experience for granted
Williams’ appreciation for his alma mater is why he traveled back to Germantown High and helped with the 11th annual Make the Right Call football camp Saturday.
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Olympians set to compete at Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis
The 2024 Olympics get underway July 24 in Paris. This week, however, track and field fans can see some high-level competition — and some Olympians to boot — right here in Memphis.
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GG Jackson took Zach Edey to sushi. The Grizzlies’ new center is on a roll
GG Jackson can’t stop saying nice things about Zach Edey, even though the Grizzlies’ newest lottery pick said he doesn’t take compliments very well.
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Maia McCoy’s Olympic odyssey: A lost opportunity but a newfound perspective
Despite a pair of silver medals in high-caliber meets, the former Whitehaven standout doesn’t get the call from Liberia.
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Mayor Young appoints interim leader of Memphis Animal Services
Memphis Mayor Paul Young made the appointment announcement at a Thursday night meeting of his administration with more than 35 animal advocates from across the area.
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The Early Word: MAS has new interim leader, and The Walk is still walking
Early voting is open, Stereo Alley is official and the old Muddy’s Grindhouse has been put to “Good” use.
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Memphis theaters are hotter than July
Four shows open in July with topics ranging from opera to Greek tragedy to pop music to new works but all are women-centric.
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Conaway: Mongo, the chimp, a new suit and all our Memphis stories
“I took the chimp’s hand. He walked me to the men’s suits, and stepped back as if to say, ‘You look like a 38 regular.’”
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Food Files: Good Groceries opens; Longshot closes
Plus, a Memphis chocolatier has an Olympic deal.
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Grizzlies Insider: GG Jackson seeks improvement in Las Vegas
GG Jackson has set a high bar for himself. He is hoping for a better showing at summer league in Las Vegas than he had in Salt Lake City.
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The Early Word: Half Shell is sold, and Ron Olson has a meow-ment
Marie Feagins celebrates 100 days, Zach Edey sits out with ankle pain and we’ve got a recipe for potato chip-coated chicken tenders.
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Sanford: GOP court clerk candidate faces a challenge, and she can thank her own party
Early voting starts Friday, July 12, at 26 polling sites throughout Shelby County. And the stakes could not be higher for local Republicans.
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Half Shell sold as longtime Memphis restaurateur retires
With the sale of The Half Shell, Danny Sumrall looks back at the restaurant and his more than 40 years as a part of the restaurant community, having opened or purchased several of Memphis’ popular dining spots.
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